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Earn or complete your degree at DeSales, online or in person—it's always personal. Going back to school is a big decision, and at DeSales, we wholeheartedly encourage self-knowledge and exploration. We're here to help you find the program that meets your needs.
All we require is your high school diploma or GED and the desire to learn.
DeSales offers:
- rolling admissions — start any time throughout the year
- 6-, 8-, and 3-week accelerated courses, with an option to take traditional day courses
- online, on campus, or flex classes — which combines the best of both
- a generous transfer credit policy — transfer up to 75 credits
* Our 15-Month Accelerated BSN second-degree program is a full-time program with a special application process and admissions requirements.
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If you have a high school diploma or GED and the desire to learn, you meet DeSales' basic requirements for the Adult Studies program. Anything beyond these basics puts you on an even faster track to earning your DeSales degree or certificate.
You are welcome to apply as long as you meet one* of the following:
- you have a career and other significant non-academic responsibilities (e.g., being self-supporting, working full-time, having financial dependents) that conflict with traditional college experiences;
- you are out of high school for 5+ years at the time of first undergraduate registration, or have a 2-4 year interruption in his/her undergraduate education;
- you are a veteran or active duty service member;
- you need to be enrolled in an online program due to significant non-academic responsibilities (e.g. being self-supporting, working full-time, having financial dependents);
- you must take fewer than 12 credits due to significant nonacademic commitments (e.g. being self-supporting, working full-time, having financial dependents);
- you are pursuing post-baccalaureate studies (e.g., certificate, second degree), primarily with undergraduate courses.
If you have already attended some college...
We will be happy to evaluate your prior college courses to the number of credits you may be able to transfer toward your DeSales' program.
- DeSales accepts up to 75 credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities.
- All transferred credits must be applicable to some curriculum offered at DeSales University.
- You must complete at least 15 three-credit (or more) courses at DeSales University to earn a degree from DSU.
- Only credit is transferred, your grades for transfer courses are not calculated into the your GPA at DSU. (Exception: grades earned at LVAIC institutions via the cross registration process are included in the calculation of your DSU GPA.)
The DeSales Adult Studies program can award college credits for knowledge and skills gained outside of traditional college settings. Our prior learning assessment helps you show what you've learned. Examples of non-college learning may include:
- Work experience
- Military training
- Non-traditional training
We use a number of assessment tools, including:
- College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examination
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DSST)
- DeSales University Challenge Examination
- Portfolio Assessment
For more information, please contact adultstudies@desales.edu.
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You’re ready to continue your studies and further your career. We’re here to support you. An admission counselor will walk you through the process for your intended program.
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