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Adult Learners —The New Traditional Student

At Moraine Valley Community College, more than 7,800 adults enroll in credit and noncredit courses each semester, which is 40 percent of students enrolled. Adult learners bring rich life experiences, talents and diversity to the classroom that add value to a college education. Our faculty members understand the many responsibilities and obligations adults have and do their best to make everyone feel comfortable.

Starting college is a huge step—and we are here to help every step of the way!

Online Application

Follow instructions, then click Admissions Form-Screens 1 of 4.

Join others who are

  • Starting college for the first time
  • Returning to complete a degree or professional certificate
  • Pursuing training to re-enter the workforce
  • Preparing for the GED
  • Obtaining new skills for career advancement or change
  • Exploring interests for personal growth and satisfaction
  • Re-entering the workforce after military service

Adult Learner Program
The Program includes a selection of credit courses designed to assist adults with the transition to campus life, to explore strategies for college success, and to begin coursework toward general education requirements. In this program, adults learn to meet the challenges of being a student again while balancing current commitments.

Adult Learner Program Schedule of Classes

Education that fits your busy lifestyle

  • Attend day, evening or weekend classes at our main campus, the Moraine Valley Education Center at Blue Island, or the Southwest Education Center in Tinley Park
  • Complete your coursework online
  • Earn your degree in less time with our short-term and one-night-a-week classes.

Achieved Prior Learning

  • Earn college credit for what you already know from prior learning or work experience.

CLEP

  • Earn college credit by achieving a satisfactory score on an examination.

Additional Support Services

  • Free writing clinic
  • Career planning and assistance with choosing the right classes
  • Free academic tutoring
  • Day care for your children while you are enrolled in classes
  • Help with obtaining financial assistance
  • Job Resource Center to make sure you’re prepared
  • Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Educational Development (GED)

Contact us now!
General Admissions
Deb Wills
(708) 974-5759 willsd6@morainevalley.edu

Adult Learner Program
Lynn Bailey
(708) 974-5722 baileyT29@morainevalley.edu

Adult Basic Education/ESL or GED
(708) 974-5641
kuenn@morainevalley.edu.

Career Path & Coffee: Speaker Series
Saturday, Aug. 4

Richard Oberbruner
An inspirational speaker who empowers a variety of audiences, especially job seekers. He studied improv at The Second City Theater.

Career Paths and Coffee
Information Sessions
for Adults Considering College

Discover the benefits of being an adult learner at Moraine Valley. Attend one of our free Adult Information sessions where you can learn more about course options, how to enroll, get information on obtaining financial aid, and more.
No RSVP required.

 

Main Campus

Building S, Room S117A

10 a.m. or 6 p.m.

  • June 13
  • July 18
  • Aug. 1
  • Aug. 8
  • Sept. 12
  • Oct. 10
  • Nov. 7
  • Dec. 5

Southwest Education Center

17900 S. 94th Ave., Tinley Park

6 p.m.

  • July 19
  • Aug. 2
  • Aug. 23
  • Sept. 19
  • Nov. 14

Moraine Valley Education Center at Blue Island
12940 S. Western Ave.
6:30 p.m.

  • July 10
  • Aug. 22
  • Sept. 18
  • Nov. 13

All sessions are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Deb Wills, Admissions recruiter, at (708) 974-5759 or willsd6@morainevalley.edu.

 

 
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