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How UM-Flint helped Annette Courtier complete her degree after 35 years
"I'll tell anyone that the University of Michigan-Flint and the brain tumor actually saved my life," said Annette Courtier. Her college experience looks a bit different than that of most students. Instead of four or five years, it took Courtier 35 years to complete a bachelor's degree. Along with worrying about assignments and exams, she[…]
UM-Flint students share Accelerated Online Degree Completion experiences
Earlier this year, the University of Michigan-Flint launched an innovative pathway that makes earning a college degree accessible for working adults and busy transfer students: the Accelerated Online Degree Completion program. Every aspect of AODC was built with accessibility in mind. The accelerated, seven-week courses are offered in a totally online, asynchronous format. The faculty[…]
What is a Degree Completion Program? | University of Michigan-Flint
What Is a Degree Completion Program? Do you know that 40% of undergraduate college students drop out without finishing their degrees? When it comes to earning a bachelor's degree, most people think of the traditional route of going to a four-year college right after high school. However, this conventional pathway might not work for everyone.[…]
UM-Flint's Accelerated Online Degree Completion program launches Aug. 29
There are more than 1.6 million Michiganders who have earned some college credits but have no degree to show for it. A new offering from the University of Michigan-Flint is taking aim at changing that. Beginning Aug. 29, the Accelerated Online Degree Completion program offers a quality education that acknowledges the realities adult learners and[…]
Finishing Your Degree Online—5 Things You Should Know | UM-Flint NOW
Should You Finish Your Degree Online? Five Things You Should Know In recent years, an increasing number of non-traditional students aged over 25 decided to return to college with the aspiration to advance their careers, increase their competencies, or change their career paths. For many adult learners who want to balance full-time work with going[…]
How to Balance College and Full-Time Work? | UM-Flint Now
How to Balance College While Working Full Time? The Dos and Don'ts You choose to go back to college while working full time because you are an ambitious go-getter wanting to advance your career, sharpen your skills, and earn a respected degree. You are ready to accept the challenge, even if going back to school[…]
Is Completing Your Bachelor's Degree Worth It? | University of Michigan-Flint
Is Completing Your Bachelor's Degree Worth It? When you think about returning to college and finishing your degree as an adult learner, there are probably many factors that go into your consideration. How long will it take to complete my degree? Is it going to be very costly? How much will a bachelor's degree help[…]
UM-Flint creates Accelerated Online Degree Completion program, offers scholarships
More than 1.6 million Michigan residents have earned some college credits, but no degree. The Accelerated Online Degree Completion (AODC) program at the University of Michigan-Flint is built to help these students complete a respected bachelor's degree and gain skills valued by employers. Thanks to an entirely online format, scholarships, and dedicated support services, AODC[…]
How to Complete a Quality Bachelor's Degree Fast | University of Michigan-Flint
How to Finish Your Bachelor's Degree Faster You want to return to college and finish your bachelor's degree, but you are worried that you won't have enough time for it because of the commitments you have to your job and family. You wonder if there is a way to fast-track your path to a respected[…]