That's been the starting time of many night classes for undergraduates, and it has served the traditional student resident population well. But it's not convenient for working adults in the Miami Valley who are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree but can't get to campus until later in the day. In August, the University will start an adult degree program at reduced tuition to serve students who are 24 years old and older and interested in pursuing undergraduate degrees in business management, communication, psychology, general studies and engineering technology. The reduction, according to Carol Shaw, associate dean for continuing education at UD, is in line with the benefits the adult students will receive as compared to full time students who take part in residential, recreation and counseling programs.
Adult students can make full use of the library as well as advising and career counseling services.
The University also recognizes that working adult students are rarely eligible for financial aid, Shaw said. Current UD students who meet ADAP guidelines will be accepted into the program. ADAP will serve a new market of students, but it will also enhance the educational experience of UD's traditional undergraduates. Older, more experienced students bring a new perspective to classroom discussions and to discussions outside the classroom. A marketing survey conducted by the College Board, a nonprofit association for educational institutions, helped UD administrators make program, cost and scheduling decisions.