COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering degree- or certificate-seeking students a chance to take fast-track classes during the winter holiday break. These “Intersession” classes are fully online, allowing students to work on a schedule that fits their needs.
Intersession classes start Monday, December 8, 2025, and end Monday, January 5, 2026.
Registration for Intersession opens Monday, November 3, 2025, and ends on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 pm. Last day to drop with no grade and receive a full refund is December 9, 2025, by 5:00 pm. After this date students are not eligible for a refund.
These select classes are ideal for students who need prerequisite courses or who want to accelerate their time to completion, maximize enrollment if they are part-time, or return to or maintain athletic eligibility.
“We have heard from our students that they want options to accelerate learning. Southwestern is committed to our students’ success and completion, which is why we are making these classes available. A fast-track, four-week online class is rigorous, hard work. The College is here to support students who want an extra opportunity to excel,” said Ali Mageehon, Vice President of Instruction and Student Services at Southwestern.
This special Intersession Term includes six, four-week classes:
- ANTH 221 50 – Intro to Cultural Anthropology
- BA 156 50 – Essentials of Economics
- BA 285 50 – Human Relations in Organizations
- COMM 218Z 50 – Interpersonal Communication
- FN 225 50 – Nutrition
- SOC 208 50 – Sociology of Sport
All six classes are eligible for financial aid. Students are responsible for tuition, fees, and cost of textbooks.
Register for Intersession classes via the myLakerLink portal. Search for courses under the “2025-2026 Winter Term” drop down. When registering, take note of the begin (12/8/25) and end (1/5/26) dates of a class to be sure you are registering for the Intersession Term and not regular winter term. You can also identify Intersession courses by their section number, which will always be 50.
- NOTE: If you are currently attending another college and want to register for an Intersession course at Southwestern, please complete the Community Education and Personal Enrichment Form accessible via the myLakerLink portal. You will not need to complete an Application for Admission.
Students can also register for courses at the Laker One Stop in Dellwood Hall on the Coos Campus (1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay), or at the Curry Campus front desk (96082 Lone Ranch Parkway, Brookings).
For more information or for help registering call the Laker One Stop at 541-888-7352, or email onestop@socc.edu. Curry Campus students can call 541-813-1667.
