Adult Degree Completion

According to the Colorado Department of Higher Education, over 500,000 Colorado adults have some college education but have not yet earned a degree. Through the Adult Degree Completion program, you have the opportunity to take your previously earned college credits and apply them toward a valuable and versatile bachelor’s degree. The online program is conducive to your busy lifestyle, and provides the work-related knowledge for career advancement.

In addition to the existing BA programs, the Adult Degree Completion program also offers the Professional Certificate Series: highly focused, skill-based certificates for learners who are moving forward to meet the demands of tomorrow.

Scholarships

Adult Degree Completion Scholarships

These scholarships are tailored to support adults returning to finish their degrees, helping reduce financial barriers and making it easier to reach your educational goals.

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Department News

After 35 years, Ross Giles makes a triumphant return to Mountaineer Bowl

When Ross Giles first stepped onto the Western football field 35 years ago, he had no way of knowing what the next four years would…
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Two new scholarships make Adult Degree Completion even more affordable

Western one of two institutions in Colorado chosen to partner with Earn to Learn. Western’s Adult Degree Completion program has grown by 50-100% per year…
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Students get renewed access to Mango Languages learning platform

More than 70 languages to learn online or with a mobile app. Do you want to learn a new language in your spare time? Now…
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Western’s ADC Puts Colorado Grant Money to Use

The Adult Degree Completion program at Western Colorado University recently partnered with the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative to bolster student scholarships, staffing and recruiting for…
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Online Learning Helps Define Western

In March 2020, the realization for Western Colorado University leaders was clear and daunting: traditional, face-to-face student interactions were out the figurative classroom window due…
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A Second Chance for Students Pursuing their Bachelor’s Degree

Frustration often builds when life doesn’t go according to plan, such as when the pathway to a bachelor’s degree is interrupted. Whether it’s starting a…
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