Center for Adult Programs

FAQs

  1.  How long will it take to earn my degree?

It will take approximately the same amount of time it would take a traditional undergraduate student who attends full-time. If you enroll with no prior college coursework and attend full-time with no breaks in enrollment, you can expect to complete your Bachelor’s degree in approximately four to five years. Some students find that, depending on the courses, they are able to complete more classes per semester than are scheduled for their learning group, thereby shortening their completion time.

  1. How many hours will I attend classes each week?

If you follow the scheduled cycle of classes, taking no additional classes, you will attend class for four hours a week on one weeknight, and for eight hours on approximately one Saturday a month. Please note that nursing classes meet for eight hours on Fridays only.
      

  1. I attended college years ago.  Can I still transfer those credits? 

Courses completed at other institutions accredited as degree-granting at the time you attended can be transferred to the University of Mobile if they correspond to courses offered in our curriculum.

  1. What is the cost of the program?

2008/09 tuition is $385 per semester hour. If you enroll in nine semester hours (three 3-hr. classes in one semester), tuition will be $3,465 for that semester. Fees such as your application fee, and lab fees for computer and science classes also contribute to the cost of the program. A complete fee schedule is available at UM Fee Schedule.

  1. When can I get started?

Usually, incoming students who meet UM’s admissions criteria can begin actually attending class within about a month. Factors that determine how quickly you can start include the time it takes to receive your application materials, including transcripts from other schools and proof of immunization, and the length of time required for financial aid processing.

  1. How many students are in each class?

Enrollment varies, but a typical class ranges from twelve to twenty students.

  1. What are the professor’s credentials?

Faculty teaching in the CAP program are members of the traditional UM full-time or part-time faculty. Most hold doctorates in their fields; some hold master’s degrees, or other professional degrees.

  1. If I need help, is tutoring available?

During the Fall and Spring semesters, UM’s Learning Center offers tutoring assistance in math, writing, and other areas. Your instructors are also available to meet with you outside of class and to refer you to other support sources.

  1. How will I know which classes I need to take each semester?

CAP’s general education courses are organized on a comprehensive rotating schedule which most students follow until they are ready to begin their major coursework. If you have already completed a scheduled course, your academic adviser can help you select an alternative. Once you begin your major coursework, required classes will be scheduled in a planned format that will assure you have the opportunity to enroll in all courses that you need.

  1. Will the credits I earn in this program transfer to other majors or colleges?

Academic credit earned for courses taken through CAP is the same as credit earned attending in the traditional program, so it can be applied to any degree at UM. UM is accredited by the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees, so most general education coursework in which you earn grades of C or higher can be expected to transfer to other institutions. If your plan to complete your degree elsewhere, however, contact the institution to which you plan to transfer for confirmation of coursework that will be accepted.