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Course Formats: Length and Duration

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UCLA Extension organizes its courses into three main formats. These include: 

  1. Regular format: these traditional, quarter-long courses require 6 or more weeks of instruction
  2. Short format: are intensive or accelerated courses that have 2 to 5 weeks of instruction.
  3. Alternative format: are typically single-session workshops or events.

Each course format has its own set of important deadlines for enrollment, refunds, and grade changes, all listed on the UCLA Extension Academic Term Calendar. For full details and to view the complete academic calendar, please visit: UCLA Extension Academic Term Calendar.

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