Weekend College

A Saturday-Only Program for Working Adults

Weekend College Graduates at the commencement ceremony

Earn Your Degree on Saturdays

The Weekend College at Houston City College is designed for working adults who want to earn an associate's degree or certificate in two years or less, while only attending classes on Saturdays. Whether you need a degree for career advancement or to transfer to a four-year university, don't just take individual classes - complete a full program and earn a credential.

Classes are offered in 8-week sessions in a hybrid format. By taking two classes at a time, you can focus deeply on each subject. You'll study with a cohort of fellow adult students, meeting face-to-face with your professor each Saturday while completing some work online each week. As a full-time student taking four classes per semester (two classes each session), you'll be eligible for financial aid. A few courses may also be available fully online.

We've mapped out your entire schedule so there are no surprises. From day one, you'll see the step-by-step pathway and course schedule for the next two years. We guarantee that all required classes will be offered as planned.

In addition to flexible Saturday classes, we provide support through your entire college journey with admissions, registration, academic advising, and assistance applying for financial aid. Free tutoring is also available on campus or online.

Our mission is your success. Earn your degree while keeping your career - enroll in the Weekend College today.

The Weekend College Advantage

Complete your degree on your schedule with the Weekend College's personalized support and flexible format. Our mission is to support your success through graduation and beyond.

  • Small Classes with Personal Attention - Classes are kept small so professors can get to know you personally and support your individual needs.
  • Graduate in Just Two Years  -  Our mapped schedule allows you to complete an associate's degree in only two years by attending on Saturdays.
  • Network with Fellow Career-Focused Students - Meet and connect with other working adults seeking to advance their careers through education.
  • Network with Fellow Career-Focused Students - Meet and connect with other working adults seeking to advance their careers through education.
  • Academic Support Every Step of the Way - Free tutoring, advising and other resources keep you on track to graduation.
  • One-Stop Campus Convenience - No long commutes - we're centrally located near public transit for easy access.
  • Relaxed Campus Environment - Enjoy stress-free Saturdays on our park-like campus with plenty of free parking.

Let our personalized approach and flexible format empower your success. Enroll in Weekend College today!

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Attend an Information Session

All prospective students are encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the Weekend College program and application process. At the sessions, advisors will be available to assist with admissions applications, course registration, and financial aid questions for students planning to enroll for the Fall semester.

Please bring unofficial copies of transcripts from any previously attended colleges, including any prior HCC coursework. Advance registration for the information sessions is not required.

Upcoming Information Session Dates:

  • June 22 and 29
  • July 20 and 27
  • August 10

Face-to-face and Virtual Sessions will be held from 11:30am-12:30pm

For more details or to have your questions answered, contact our Weekend College advisor Shannah Hamilton at shannah.hamilton@hccs.edu . Please allow up to 48 business hours for a response. 

We look forward to guiding you through the enrollment process at an upcoming information session.

Additional Information

HCC is an open-admissions college. Although we will provide assistance with your admission in the Information Session, you might like to review the admissions process on the main webpage.

(See “Apply Now” on the HCC website: www.hccs.edu)

The expanded Weekend College will offer the following degree and certificate programs:

  • AS -- Biology Major & Pre-Medical Programs (60 credit hours) at Northline and Eastside
  • AAS -- Business Administration-Management Specialization (60 credit hours) at Central
  • AAS -- Accounting (60 credit hours) at West Loop
  • AA -- Business Administration (60 credit hours) at Central
  • Certificate -- Construction Management (15 hrs) at Central
  • Certificate -- Welding (15 hrs) at Eastside
  • Certificate -- Logistics and Global Supply Chain (30 hrs) at Eastside
  • Certificate -- Real Estate-Residential--Level 1 (16 hrs) at Eastside

The 60 hour degree programs will be offered in 6 consecutive eight-week sessions over fall, spring, and the the summer session.  The Certificate Programs are generally completed within one calendar year.

For example, the courses in the AAS in Business Administration-Management Specialization will be offered in the following manner: two-eight week sessions in fall, two eight week sessions in spring, one eight week session in summer for a period of two years.

Fall 2021

  • EDUC 1300
  • ENGL 1301
  • BMGT 1327
  • BUSI 1370

Spring 2022

  • BMGT 1301
  • HRPO 1311
  • BMGT 1341
  • BUSI 1301

Summer 2022

  • BCIS 1305
  • BUSG 2309

Fall 2022

  • MRKG 1311
  • ECON 2302
  • ACCT 2301
  • HRPO 2301

Spring 2023

  • Core Elective
  • HRPO 2307
  • MATH 1324
  • HUMA 1301

Summer 2023

  • BUSG 2305
  • BUSG 2380

The selection and pattern for courses for all programs will be distributed to students at the required Information Sessions.

Support Every Step of the Way

  • The Weekend College team of faculty and staff are fully dedicated to your success. With smaller class sizes, you'll develop strong relationships with professors who are invested in your progress. 
  • Dedicated academic advisors follow your journey from admissions through graduation. They ensure you stay on track each semester to complete your program on schedule. Our structured pathway eliminates delays so you can focus on your end goal.

Modern Learning Facilities

  • Your classes will meet in state-of-the-art learning spaces outfitted with the latest technology. This includes multimedia classrooms, computer labs, collaborative work areas, and well-equipped science labs as needed for your program. 
  • The comprehensive library is conveniently located at each College Campus with a Weekend College. On campus eateries and vending machines offer mealtime options outside of class hours. Personal microwaves are also available for students.

Easy Access and Parking 

  • Free parking is abundantly available in the student lots on Saturdays. Our Campuses are located just steps from either the Metro light rail station, Metro trains or Metro buses across Houston.
  • With our dedicated support staff and modern facilities, we've removed barriers, so you stay focused solely on your educational success.

HCC is one of the most affordable colleges in the region with student tuition determined by residency. Students are coded one of the following:  in-district (in the taxing district of HCC), out-of-district, or out-of-state/international.

For students taking 12 credit hours a semester, the cost for tuition is roughly the following:

  • In-district: $1020.00
  • Out-of-district: $2172.00
  • Out-of-state: $2730.00

These rates are found on the Tuition Calculator.

Also, since 12 credit hours is the threshold for being considered a full-time student, students fully enrolled in The Weekend College are eligible for financial aid through Pell Grants, Texas Grants, or one of the many scholarships available through the HCC Foundation (www.hccsfoundation.org)

VA Benefits are available for The Weekend College.

Weekend College at HCC

For more information please reach out to:

Dr. Darin LaMar Baskin

Executive Director, Weekend and Honors College 3100 Main, Houston, TX 77002