How many credits are required for a degree at Allegheny?

 

The academic calendar consists of two semesters, each 14 weeks long. Full time students generally take four courses per semester. For each course completed, they typically receive four semester hours. 131 semester hours are required for graduation., with a B.A. or B.S. degree. An associate's degree is not offered.

 

What sorts of courses does Allegheny offer?

 

The course offerings are strictly liberal arts. Very few courses are directly job-related; there are no vocational-technical courses. Few courses are offered late in the day or evening. The Allegheny College Course catalog and WebAdvisor (click "Guests" and then "Search for Sections ") have more information about courses offered, including when and where classes meet.

 

Can ACA Scholars take any course at Allegheny?

 

Some courses have prerequisites (listed in the Allegheny College catalog) that must be satisfied before any student can enroll.

 

How many courses can an ACA Scholar take in a year?

 

ACA Scholars are able to take three credit-bearing courses (total of 12 credit hours) during the year. Scholars usually take one course the first semester and two the second semester. Substantial amounts of reading and writing are expected in most Allegheny courses. Most classes meet 3 hours a week; professors typically expect 2-3 hours of study in preparation for each hour spent in class. Some courses, for example Computer Science courses, require many hours in lab in addition to the three hours spent in class.

 

Does Allegheny grant "Life Experience" credit?

 

No, there are no "life experience" credits granted.

 

Do ACA Scholars get any help choosing courses?

 

The scholarship recipient will have an advisor from the faculty to help in course selection as well as other areas. The recipient will be classified as a degree-seeking student and all courses taken will count toward a degree should she decide to continue here or elsewhere.

 

Can ACA Scholars use the library and the fitness center?

 

The recipient will have all student privileges, including: bookstore, library, athletics, computing and parking.

 

I've been out of the classroom for quite some time. How will the Allegheny community react to me?

 

Allegheny students will most likely be friendly and helpful to you. Frequently they will look to you for experience that they haven't had. Faculty are readily available during office hours. For the most part they are very enthusiastic about having students like you in their classes. They are extremely approachable and ready to help. They are eager for you to approach them first if you do not understand course content.

 

How can I get more information?

 

There will be an informal discussion on March 13, 2008 at 7 pm in Schultz East Alcove (#4a on campus map). Please come and learn about beginning or returning to college, career goals, financial assistance, using your skills and abilities, what to expect on a college campus, and adjustments that older students are likely to face. All those applying or considering applying for this scholarship are strongly encouraged to attend. If you have any questions feel free to contact Nancy Sheridan at 332-2898 or Tami Lakins at 332-2957.