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Choosing a Program

Going to college as an adult learner may cause some unique challenges. Adults have educational needs that may be different than traditional students who are just out of high school. Therefore, many colleges have programs especially designed for the adult learner. Explore your options.

Evening & Weekend Classes
Some colleges may offer the classes you need to complete your degree in the evenings and on weekends. The coursework is often intense but allows you to complete your studies in the same amount of time as a full-time student.

Accelerated Programs
These programs are flexible and offer the adult learner the opportunity to complete a degree in less time than a traditional program, even while working full-time. The classes usually cover large blocks of information and employ tools to illustrate the subject matter.

Branch or Satellite Campus
Many colleges or universities offer branch or satellite campuses which allows greater accessibility. You may not need to live near the main college campus to receive the same education close to home.

Community College
You may begin your college degree at a community college and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete your degree. This option might offer benefits, such as lower tuition costs than some other options.

Online Programs
Online programs allow you the flexibility to complete coursework and participate in class via the Internet. You can complete your class from anywhere with a computer and an Internet connection.

Distance Learning
Allows you to complete your degree without attending a college campus. Lecture or course information may come through media such as the Internet, video tapes or the ICN.
Search for distance learning courses available from Iowa colleges and universities.