College for mature adults
Did you always want to complete a college degree but worry that it's too late? This FREE program is just for you.
TRANSITIONS TOUR 2010
Thursday, July 8
5 to 7 p.m.
Parkland College Flag Lounge
Adult students will be standing by to tell you how college worked for them. Get help with Parkland's application process, discuss academic and career options, and learn about financial aid. Call 217-351-2462 or to reserve your spot.
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Click here to read our most recent news blast.
Click here to view upcoming workshops on Job Hunting for Boomers.
Find us on Facebook!
Have a Facebook page? Find us on Facebook by typing in “Parkland College Adult Re-entry Center” in the search box. Become our fan and stay updated with our events and information. Share the page with people you know that may be considering being a first time or returning adult student.
We’ll visit you!
Want us to visit your place of employment? Call 217/351-2462 or email us with the name of your HR or benefits manager and we’ll set
up a visit.
Recent visits:
* Women’s Business Council
* Provena Employee Fair
* Carle Breezeway
* SURS
* CAT
* Advanced Filtration Systems
Room C120 • 217/353-2666 • finishyourdegree@parkland.edu
Parkland's Adult Re-entry Center is perfect for adults who need a convenient way to begin or finish their college degree. Did you know you could stay at Parkland and earn your associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees? Learn more about the Adult Re-entry Center by watching Episode 123: Adult Learning on PCTV's website.
Finish your Degree
Learn how to begin or finish your degree.
Watch our informational videos!
Why Choose Parkland College for Online Courses?
Check out Parkland's Distance and Virtual Learning Department's website for a cost comparison. You can also take a Self-Assessment Quiz to find out if you are ready for an online course. All distance learning courses can be challenging, enriching and convenient, but they are not for everyone. They should not be seen as an easy way to earn credits. In fact, these learning environments require as much or more time and energy than traditional classroom learning.
Degree Partnerships
Our partnership schools offer advanced degrees that can be completed at Parkland, either online or with courses taught on the Parkland campus. You can go to our Upcoming Events to find out when our partnership college representatives will be on campus.
Success Stories
How they did it.
Scholarship Opportunities
Most scholarship information can be found on our Financial Aid Department's website. Scholarships like the Second Chance Scholarship have deadlines and eligibility requirements that you should pay close attention to. There is a scholarship for adult women through the COWL Scholarship Fund. There are also scholarships available through the Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education.
Make an appointment
The best way we can give you personal assistance and information is to make an appointment. Appointments are available weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Call 217/351-2462 or email us to schedule an appointment.
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