The center for adult studies offers support and services for nontraditional students including a quick-admit procedure and day and evening classes.

Nondegree is an academic term for "not formally accepted into a degree program". It is a great way to start your college career or to gain personal and professional growth. As a nondegree student you take the same courses as everyone else and you earn the same college credit.

You may attempt a total of 18 credits (usually about 6 courses) as a nondegree student. After that, you will have to apply for admission. If you're a college graduate and have no intention of pursuing another undergraduate degree, you can take as many courses as you want. Nondegree students can take a maximum of 11 credits each semester.

You can be a nondegree student if:

• You have graduated from high school or received your GED three or more years ago.
• You have fewer than 30 credits from another college or university with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
• You have earned a college degree and want to take courses for professional or personal development.
• You are a high school student with a letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor or principal.

West Chester University recognizes and awards credit for life/learning experience that can accelerate a student's degree by as much as a full year.
ACCELERATE THE TIME IT TAKES TO EARN YOUR DEGREE

Are you self-motivated, have prior knowledge, and/or are willing to study independently? You can take a year off the time it takes to earn your degree and save up to $4,000 in tuition! West Chester University has three options available for you to earn college credit:

• Credit by exam ($25 fee): If you feel you already know the material taught in a course, you may demonstrate this knowledge y applying for credit by exam.
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ($58 fee): Demonstrate knowledge gained independently or learn new material through this structured program. You can complete most of your general education requirements through CLEP.
• Portfolio Assessment (one-half the tuition of the course): You may choose to develop a portfolio demonstrating competency rather than take an exam. The portfolio is developed for a specific course, demonstrating and documenting your learning experience relative to the course.

For additional information about these options, contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Extended Education
at 610-436-1009 or e-mail gradstudy@wcupa.edu