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We recognize the tremendous experience of adult learners and are delighted with the level of diversity, experience, and academic excellence that you bring to our campus. 聽Our faculty and staff understand the many responsibilities and obligations that adults have and do their best to accommodate your needs. 聽Starting or returning to 小猪视频官网 is a huge step and we are here to help you with the process.
As an adult learner, you can join others who are:
鈥⒙犅 聽starting 小猪视频官网 for the first time
鈥⒙犅 聽returning to complete a degree or professional certificate
鈥⒙犅 聽pursuing training to re-enter the workforce or seeking a career change
鈥⒙犅 聽interested in career development
鈥⒙犅 聽exploring interests for personal growth
Who is an Adult Learner?
An adult learner is a person deemed as an independent student defined as one of the following:
鈥⒙犅 聽At least 24 years old聽聽 聽
鈥⒙犅 聽Married聽聽 聽聽
鈥⒙犅 聽A veteran
鈥⒙犅 聽A member of the armed forces
鈥⒙犅 聽An orphan
鈥⒙犅 聽A ward of the court
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Support for Challenges
Successful students attend class and make time to do the class work. 聽We understand that adult learners often have to juggle family, work and 小猪视频官网. 聽That can be tough. 聽Traditional classes require quite a bit of work, and while online classes offer flexibility, students need to be aware that online classes require much self-discipline and have the same amount of homework and assignments. 聽Never hesitate to ask for help as we are glad to listen and help you find solutions to your challenges.
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Four Convenient Locations
Classes are offered at four locations so you can build a schedule that works for you.
Online classes are also a great option for adult learners to maintain a flexible schedule.
- Gallatin
- Cookeville
- Livingston
- Springfield
Hours of Operation and Appointments
When classes are in session, including final exams:
- Monday 鈥 Thursday
- 8:00 am 鈥 4:30 pm office hours (Gallatin Campus)
- 4:30 pm 鈥 6:00 pm (phone or virtual appointment only)
- Friday
- 8:00 am 鈥 4:30 pm office hours (Gallatin Campus)
During Summer sessions and when classes are not in session:
- Monday 鈥 Friday
- 8:00 am 鈥 4:30 pm office hours (Gallatin Campus), with after-hour appointments available upon request
Appointments can be scheduled:聽/appointments, select Adult Learners & VA (or select ALVA-Military Affiliation, if you need Veteran Affairs assistance)
