At Nexford University, we offer a learning model that balances flexibility with a clear structure to help you manage your studies effectively and progress through your courses. Here’s what you need to know about course completion timelines and deadlines.

Overall Course Duration and Structure

• Each Nexford course is typically designed to be completed within an 8-week period (approximately 56 days).
• Courses are generally divided into six (6) modules, followed by a final project or summative assessment.
• The deadline for submitting all course assignments, including the final project, is usually Day 51 of the course (counting from Day 1, which is the first day of the month when the course officially opens). The remaining days of the 8-week period are typically for final grading and course wrap-up by faculty.

Flexible Pacing Within Your Course

Want to move fast? Nexford's "Flexible Start Model" for modules allows you to begin working on the content of a new module as soon as you have completed the key learning activities or requirements of the previous one. This means you can work ahead of the suggested module pace if you choose.

Prefer to take your time? That's also an option. However, to ensure you successfully complete all six modules and the final project within the overall course timeframe, it's important to maintain a steady pace and meet key submission deadlines for each module.

This system is designed to give you control over your learning speed while providing a clear structure to ensure you complete your coursework and achieve your educational goals in a timely manner.

Module Completion Deadlines

To help you stay on track and successfully complete your course within the ~7-8 week active learning period, Nexford sets the following general deadlines by which key work for each module should typically be submitted. These apply consistently across most courses:

• Module 1: by Day 10
• Module 2: by Day 17
• Module 3: by Day 24
• Module 4: by Day 31
• Module 5: by Day 38
• Module 6: by Day 45
• Final Project: by Day 51

Important Note: While these are general progression deadlines for modules, always refer to the "Assignments" tab in the left-hand navigation menu of your Canvas course for the precise due dates of each individual assignment, quiz, or project. Also, keep an eye on course Announcements from your professor for any updates or specific guidance.

Questions About Pacing or Deadlines? If you have any questions about managing your study pace, understanding module deadlines, or specific assignment due dates, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Success Advisor.