Non-Traditional Student Week is a little more than two weeks away (November 10-16, 2013). If one of your friends or family members is back in school, that would be a good time to show your support and acknowledge the challenges that go along with juggling school, job, and family life. If you are a non-traditional student yourself, give yourself a pat on the back and find a way to reward yourself that week.
Find a Degree
If you have contemplated returning to school, use that week to explore how the bachelor’s completion, graduate, and professional development programs offered through the University Center of Lake County could help you meet your goal. Visit the Center’s “Find a Degree” page to see what is offered by 19 public and private universities from across Illinois.
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Need help narrowing the choices? The Center’s Pre-Admission Advisor, Tonia Baxter, is available to help you review your academic goals and match them to available programs. Contact her at tbaxter@ucenter.org or (847/665-4014) to set up a free advising appointment.
Two of the University Center’s member institutions, Eastern Illinois University and Northeastern Illinois University, will be holding special information sessions that week. Attend either or both to learn more about the programs offered.
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Eastern Illinois University
This year, the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Degree Program (BGS) is celebrating its 40th anniversary at EIU. This degree is specifically designed to meet the educational goals of adults in a format and structure compatible with adult responsibilities. Courses are offered each semester at the University Center of Lake County on weekends and in the evening. Students may also take courses online.
In honor of the 40th anniversary and Nontraditional Student Week, EIU is hosting a coffee hour for anyone interested in learning more about the program. This event will be held at Something’s Brewing (1126 E. Washington Street in Grayslake, IL) on Monday, November 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For additional information, please go to
http://www.eiu.edu/bgs/ or call Jackie at (217) 549-3347 for additional information or to RSVP.
Northeastern Illinois University
In Spring of 2014, NEIU will bring a BA in Social Work program to the University Center. This new program joins the undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Human Resource Development, Political Science, and Psychology that are already offered, as well as the graduate program in Educational Leadership.
Join NEIU Transfer Staff for an information session that will describe the available programs and allow you to learn how your credits can transfer to Northeastern:
Wednesday, November 13 5 - 7 pm Rm 332 at the University Center (1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake)
Register for this session by visiting www.neiu.edu/universitycenter.
For more information about the University Center of Lake County, visit http://www.ucenter.org/ or call (847/ 665-4000).