Lana J. Kelly & Courtney Beach Saint Louis University
The Non-Traditional Student The Challenges of the Non-Traditional Student Why is this population important? Background of SLU for Busy Adults What we are doing for this population
Students who are older than typical college aged students (18-25) This could also be students who choose to attend school in a different format in scheduling such as night classes, online and accelerated.
School is not first priority—often full time job and family to compete with Time management Lack of confidence with school Finances
Only 16% of college students fit the traditional model: age years old, attending college full-time, and living on- campus The “over 25” population is the fastest- growing student segment in higher education and has consistently increased during the last three decades
The growth markets in higher education: 1.Adult students, including seniors 2.Commuter students 3.Part-time students 4.Women (of almost all ages)
Accelerated online, evening and weekend classes at Saint Louis University Admission Criteria: 22 years of age 3 years of work experience 2.5 transfer GPA Average age 36
We offer certificates, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs Majority of students are transferring in course work Diverse population
a PDF file of our Catalog & Student Handbook Skype Remote placement testing Global Communications
On ground session & online Presentations from departments on campus on how to become successful Offered through Wimba During lunch hour & after work hours Live Q & A with admission counselors Archived sessions
Faculty Chairs lead presentation on each program Offered through Wimba During lunch hour 12-1 CST Archived on our website
1 session per term Topics: Financial Aid Career Services Writing Services SLU Technology Live Q & A Gather topics from student polls
Busyadults.slu.edu Harms, Brenda. Stamats' 2008 Adult StudentsTalk Study. Rep. Cedar Rapids: Stamats, Print.
Lana J. Kelly Admission Counselor (314) Courtney Beach Admission Counselor (314)