Nearly half of our students are adult learners at Moraine Valley Community College. Our faculty members understand the many responsibilities and obligations adults have and do their best to make everyone comfortable. Starting college is a huge step—and we are here to help every step of the way.
As an adult learner, you can 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
- interested in career advancement
- preparing for the high school equivalency test
- exploring interests for personal growth
Three Convenient Locations
Classes are offered out of three locations in so you can build a schedule that works for you. Similarly, online classes are also a great option for adult learners to maintain a flexible schedule.
Adult Student Resources
Day Care
The Children's Learning Center's staff is dedicated to providing a superior, safe and fun learning environment for children ages 2 to 5. In addition to supporting diverse cultural backgrounds and their families, the center implements inclusive practices and exposure to multicultural experiences on campus.
Get Credit for What You Already Know
CLEP
You are recognized and rewarded for what you know, no matter how or where you learned it. CLEP can help you get the college credits you need in order to reach your educational goals more quickly. Moraine Valley is an open test site and offers all 33 CLEP exams to both students and the community at large.
Proficiency Credit
Proficiency credits are awarded to Moraine Valley students who have taken vocational or noncredit training and can document that training through certificates or test results. It is intended to help students achieve their degree goals without repeating material they have already learned.
Achieved Prior Learning (APL)
Achieved Prior Learning (APL) is a way to earn Moraine Valley Community College credit for what you already know from prior learning or work experience. It is designed to help Moraine Valley students obtain Moraine Valley college credit without repeating material. Faculty members assess your knowledge through written examinations, interviews and performance tests.
