A. No. Belhaven College began in 1883, in Jackson, MS. The main campus is in Jackson, with extension campuses for adult studies in Memphis (1996), Orlando (1999) and Houston (2005). More information.
A. The 42 credits in the MBA degree program can be earned in as little as 24 months. You could earn the BBA degree in as little as two years. However, the actual length of time that it will take you to complete the BBA degree is dependent upon the number of credits you have that will transfer in to Belhaven College.
A. A student can be admitted to any bachelor degree program with as few as 24 credits. Three different components to the BBA degree program have been established to enable students to enter at different phases of the program; entry into a particular component is based upon the number of transfer credits you have.
A. You must complete your admission application and request your transcripts as early as possible. The Coordinator of Assessment will evaluate your previous college credits (if applicable) and determine exactly which degree requirements you have remaining. You will be advised to start and will be entered in to the program that will allow you to fulfill all degree requirements and graduate as quickly as possible.
A. YES! Adult Aspire students are classified as full-time students and have the option to finance their education with financial aid. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). More information.
A. Complete and return the Admission Application including the application fee and transcripts.
A. Students should be prepared to spend 15 to 20 hours each week outside of the classroom in preparation for class. Included in this study time will be a project team meeting.
A. Yes! Project teams are an integral part of the success of Belhaven’s Adult Aspire model. Project teams function as a support mechanism through which students can learn and develop from the professional expertise of their peers. Adult learners who work full-time seldom have the time required to devote to traditional educational programs. Through the dynamics of project teams, adult learners combine and share the talents, experience, and learning resources of the group; as a result, a system of trust and support evolves and the learning process becomes more efficient and effective.
A. All project teams have required meetings as outlined in the course syllabus. Team members will determine locations and times for their meetings. Many project teams have chosen to meet as often as weekly because they find the time shared as a group is more efficient and motivational.
A. Due to the accelerated nature of the Adult Aspire program format, it is imperative that students attend every class and project team meeting. Any student who misses more than twenty percent of a course will not receive credit for that course. Each course syllabus outlines the instructor’s attendance policy.
A. Absolutely! It is possible because adult students usually are more motivated and responsible. They also have much better time management skills, which further enable them to be successful in an accelerated program.
A. Completing your education at Belhaven College is a smart decision because our programs are specifically designed to allow adult students opportunities to relate and apply their coursework to current jobs and situations. Belhaven also understands the importance of convenient scheduling, individual attention, small classes and project teams, knowledgeable faculty, a supportive administrative staff, financial aid services, and national recognition.
A. Almost immediately! Once you have applied and qualify for a particular program, we are able to place you in classes. Therefore, your submission of application materials is extremely important to us in determining a starting date for your class.
If you have additional questions, please e-mail us at tbrieger@belhaven.edu.
