Maybe you have always wanted a college degree and life got in the way. Or, perhaps the current economy has you thinking about a degree. Dr. Patricia Jefferson, Dean of the School for Adult Learning at the Universtiy of Indianapolis has some guidance for you.

First, You CAN finish a college degree in a reasonable period of time.  Many adults fear that scheduling courses around family and work obligations means it will take them a decade or longer to finish a bachelor's degree program.  That doesn't have to be the case.  The University of Indianapolis has accelerated classes for adult learners that will get you there in just a few years - perhaps sooner, if you have transfer credit.  

Your life experiences ARE important.  You may not have taken formal college courses, but the knowledge and skills you've gained on the job or while raising a family can translate into course credit.  Don't undervalue what you've learned in your lifetime.

Some people-even those closest to you- may not believe in you.  There is support for you in college- from advisors and professors, to writing and math labs.  At the  University of Indianapolis, you get help brushing up on rusty skills; there's even a free "Topics in Math" class to prepare you for your first math class.

Don't assume you can't afford college.  There is state and federal financial aid out there, as well as sources of scholarship money.  The university will help you navigate the system, which is confusing to college applicants of any age.

You can expect to earn a lot more money in your lifetime with a college degree than without one.  In fact, whlie no job is recession-proof, individuals with high school diplomas are more vulnerable to reductions in workforce than those with college degrees.

Our summer classes begin May 4th.  You have time to begin classes this summer.   Call Laurie at 317-788-3393  or email her at sal@uindy.edu to find out more about our accelerated degree program for adults.