A look around campus proves that, for non-traditional students, it is never too late to earn a college degree.
“Not going to college has been the regret of my life. I never had the opportunity to go because of finances,” said 59 -year-old junior Sarah Landrum “Going back to school is one of the best things I’ve done for myself in years. I’ve come to life. It’s been fun and very enlightening.”
“If you are a student who has adult responsibilities beyond your college courses, we consider you to be an adult learner, regardless of your age,” said office assistant Karen Green. The office is also now in charge of commuter students.
This has led to the new title, Adult and Commuter Student Offices, which had previously been the Adult Student Development Office. The service goal is to provide an academic and social experience.
The office provides many services for adult students, including assistance with admissions, preliminary academic advising and overall support.
The office also sponsors workshops on the needs of adult learners. Workshops in the past have been on time management, test anxiety and stress management.
The Adult Student Association is a support system provided by Adult and Commuter Services. The ASA is a social advocacy group promoting personal enrichment. Membership forms for ASA are available in the Adult Student Development Office.
Adult Services provides the Pinnacle Honor Society for Adult Students over 25 years of age. The society is open to juniors and seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and graduate students who have a 3.4 GPA. Community Service, volunteer work, and honors in life are looked at in addition to academic merit.
However, this society is not currently accepting applications this spring.
The Adult and Commuter Student Offices is always excited about new students coming by. The office is located in room 424 in the University Center.
For information you can contact them at 678-2644 or click on their link on the University of Memphis web page.
