Adult
Weekend College
Weekend College for Women - Basic Facts:
Weekend College has multiple majors for greater
choice. They can be completed entirely in the Weekend College timeframe.
Majors:
Business &
Management
Management Accounting
Marketing Management
International Business
Professional Communication
Community Leadership
(non-profit management)
Communication Management
& Technology
RN to BSN for registered
nurses
Support Areas (minors)
include:
Computing & Information
Technology
Humanities
Business & Management
Professional Communication
Elective Studies
Adult Education (offered
late afternoons & evenings)
Weekend College Bulletin
Weekend
College Bulletin (pdf)
Weekend
College Bulletin (interactive)
Additional benefits of Weekend College:
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Weekend College is a full bachelor's degree
program
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Students can attend Weekend College full time
and complete their undergraduate degree in four years
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A semester of Weekend College is equal to a
semester of regular college.
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Weekend College meets every other weekend (two
weekends a month).
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Courses are offered Friday evening, all day
Saturday and all day Sunday.
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Some weekend and evening courses are available
in the summer.
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Students can choose to attend part time (6-11
credits) and take as long as they would like to complete their
undergraduate degree.
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Students who have attended other accredited
institutions are welcome to submit transcripts for a transfer
evaluation.
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Students are not required to have previous college
credit; the full four-year sequence of courses are offered at
Alverno.
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Students who wish to take a Weekday College
major, but need to continue to work during the week, can begin
in Weekend College for later transfer to the Weekday timeframe.
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A student who finds it necessary to "stop
out" of school for one to four semesters can become a student
on leave. She does so by filling out a form that is available
in the Advising Office.
Nationally Acclaimed Curriculum
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National magazines have rated
Alverno as an effective education and an educational "buy."
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Full semesters enable students
to grasp course content and develop complex levels of learning.
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Projects, research papers and
presentations help students gain experience in communication,
analysis, problem solving and other areas pertinent to career
advancement.
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Assessment is a powerful learning
too that, through feedback, helps students know how to apply
knowledge to real-life situations. Instead of a grade, students
receive a thorough analysis of their strengths and areas needing
improvement.
Admission
to Weekend College
- Request an information packet from Alverno College.
- Apply online
or submit the paper Application for Admission.
- Submit official transcripts of High School or
GED, as well as college or university official transcripts. Official
transcripts are sent directly from the originating school to Alverno
College.
- Participate in our Communication Placement Assessment
scheduled through the Admissions Office.
- For information about the Communication Placement Assessment and sample assessments in selected areas click here.
- Registration information will be provided after
acceptance and the Communication Placement results.
Individual appointments are encouraged. Contact
Mary Claire Jones, Weekend College Admissions Counselor, at 414-382-6106,
800-933-3401 X 6106, or e-mail Mary
Claire Jones. Evening and Saturday appointments are available.
Financial
Aid
Weekend College students are encouraged to file for financial
aid. Scholarships are available for students with a strong academic
background. Tuition reimbursement can be used with the financial
aid system.
Tuition
and Payment Options
Visit
Alverno
We'd love to have you visit! You can do so the following ways:
- Schedule an individual appointment
with the Weekend College Admissions Counselor. Appointments are
available daytime, evenings and Saturdays.
- Attend an Information Session
or Open House.
Call 414-382-6100, 800-933-3401,
x6100, or e-mail Admissions.
Additional Information
While the average age of students is mid-thirties, younger and older
students attend Weekend College. Coursework is designed to develop
the adult working woman, challenging her to greater ability. Individual
feedback instead of grades helps students understand their strengths
and areas that need to be developed further. Alverno alumnae are
known for their ability to think and speak at a moment's notice,
creative problem solving, willingness to take on challenges and
collaborative work strategies.
Services Available
Weekend College students receive the same individual
attention as do Weekday College students. They have access to support
services, professional advising and career counseling. They are
encouraged to join one of many student organizations for networking
and organizational experience.
Childcare is now
available on Weekend College Saturdays for students enrolled in
Weekend College. Children ages 3-12 years will participate in a
variety of activities geared for their age.
Find
out more!
Weekend Housing
Students who drive from a distance, or who
want extra campus time to focus on homework, can live on campus
on Weekend College Weekends. The computer center in the Campus Center
is available 24 hours a day. Laundry facilities, kitchens, Dining
Services, TVs and VCRs are available. Parking is free and convenient.
Weekend College students have the option of a single room or roommate,
depending upon availability of rooms.
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