Students with fewer than 24 hours of college credit from an accredited institution must provide an official high school transcript or GED score. Applicants are placed on a waiting list to be scheduled for the EXD Program Foundations of Adult Learning Seminar. EXD Program applicants awaiting a seminar date and enrollment may begin earning transferable credit through The College of Continuing Studies Division of Independent Study , or through other residential or correspondence programs at regionally accredited institutions of higher learning. From the 128 semester hours needed for graduation, applicants have the option of earning 96 semester hours from any regionally accredited institution prior to attending a seminar. Approximately three months prior to the assigned seminar date, applicants receive an official invitation.
Prospective students attend the three-day seminar and are assigned an academic advisor.
Prospective students who satisfactorily complete the seminar requirements are officially accepted into the EXD Program and enrolled as a student of The University of Alabama. The student will then receive three semester hours of residence credit from The University of Alabama for successfully completing the seminar requirements. Many corporation and nonprofit institutions encourage employees to complete their degrees by offering financial assistance, matching funds, or other educational benefits. Be sure to check with your place of employment. Honors and Graduation Outstanding EXD Program students, graduates, and faculty are recognized with special awards during The University's Honors Week and Commencement.