hit the jackpot with non-traditional students!

Lana J. Kelly & Courtney BeachSaint 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 18-22 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 students3.Part-time students4.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

Email 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, 2008. Print.

Lana J. KellyAdmission Counselor(314) 977-2164lkelly12@slu.edu

Courtney BeachAdmission Counselor(314) 977-3620cbeach3@slu.edu