Since 1974, Heidelberg College has provided special programs to serve the non-traditional student whose family or job commitments take priority. Each semester, an average of 250-275 students enroll in these programs through the Office of Lifelong Learning. In January 1989, Heidelberg initiated its degree-completion program in Maumee, its first branch campus. An accelerated schedule offers five, eight-week academic terms each year.
Most classes meet for four hours one night per week.
The Maumee Branch is located in the at 1757 Indian Wood Circle in Arrowhead Park. Portfolio Credit Students can earn credit for college-level learning done outside the classroom by describing their acquired knowledge from jobs, hobbies or community service in a portfolio. The portfolio is assessed by the Consortium of East Central College, which recommends credit to be awarded.