Adult Students

Who is considered an adult student? An adult student is any student who has been out of a traditional academic setting for several years.

Where You Study Matters

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Academics

Finance Your Education

Resources for Adult Students

Campus Locations

Summit College, in downtown Akron
Medina County University Center, in Medina, Ohio
Wayne College, in Orrville, Ohio
Midpoint Campus Center, in Brunswick, Ohio
UA-Lakewood, in Lakewood, Ohio
Distance Learning

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Start dates for future terms

Summer 2012 begins Monday, May 14, 2012
Fall 2012 begins Monday, Aug. 27, 2012
Spring 2013 begins Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
Summer 2013 begins Monday, May 20, 2013

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Types of Degrees and Training

Noncredit programs

Workshops, seminars or courses that improve skills for professional development but do not lead to academic degrees. Learn more.

Certificates

Documents granted by colleges and adult career centers after completion of study for specific occupations. Certificates usually require a full-time six month to one year program of required courses or its part time equivalent. Certificate programs are listed in the Undergraduate Course Catalog.

Associate Degrees

Degrees granted by colleges after students complete required courses. Associate degrees are offered by Summit College.

Bachelor's Degrees

Degrees granted by universities or colleges after students have satisfactorily completed required courses, taking at least four years of full-time enrollment or its part-time equivalent. Bachelor's degrees offered at UA.

Advanced Degrees

Master's or doctorate degrees earned after bachelor's degree, taking at least two years for full-time students to complete. Advanced degrees offered at UA.