A growing focus on accelerated terms is reshaping how institutions design online programs for adult learners. University of Central Florida is redesigning an RN to BSN online track and is using an evidence base from research suggesting eight- and 10-week formats can improve passing rates compared with traditional 15-week structures. The redesign approach described emphasizes “page one” planning rather than compression—reorganizing pacing, assessments, and weekly learning activities while protecting instructional quality. The strategy targets scheduling flexibility that better matches working students’ needs, including health-care schedules. The implication for higher education operations is clear: term-length decisions are becoming part of student success infrastructure, especially as nontraditional enrollment remains a key driver of course and delivery innovation.