University of Indianapolis School for Adult Learning undergrad new student information session.

1. School for Adult Learning
Information Session
December 9, 2014
12:00 pm Eastern

2. School for Adult Learning
• Welcome
• History of the School for
Adult Learning and our
Programs
• Becoming and Succeeding
as a SAL Student and
Beyond
• Next Steps and Questions
Maggie Stevens, Ed.D
Director of Program Development and
Undergraduate Studies

3. History of the School for
Adult Learning

4. 5 x 1 = 3
Judy Apple Van-Alstine, Ed.D
Dean, School for Adult Learning

5. Undergraduate Programs
• Bachelor Degree Programs
• Community Leadership and Engagement (2015)
• Digital Media Management
• Emergency and Disaster Management
• Health Care Consumer Advocacy
• Liberal Studies
• Organizational Leadership
Judy Apple Van-Alstine, Ed.D
Dean, School for Adult Learning
Learn more about our degrees here:
uindy.edu/school-for-adult-learning/sal-apd

6. Undergraduate Programs
• Associate Degrees
• Emergency and Disaster Management
• Life Sciences
• Business Administration (extended program only)
• Certificates
• Aging Studies
• Emergency and Disaster Management
Judy Apple Van-Alstine, Ed.D
Dean, School for Adult Learning
Learn more about our degrees here:
uindy.edu/school-for-adult-learning/sal-apd

7. Becoming a SAL Student

8. Admission Checklist
• Completed University of Indianapolis Accelerated or
Extended Admission Application
• $20 Application Fee (waived for attending session
today)
• Official high school or GED transcript*
• Official college transcript(s) from all colleges you
have attended*
*Electronic transcripts may be sent to sal-undergradtranscripts@uindy.edu. Paper transcripts
may be delivered in person or mailed, but must be submitted in a sealed envelope.
Chelsea Ward, MSEd
Apply now: http://www.uindy.edu/school-for-adult-learning/sal- Advisor
apply-now

9. Succeeding as a SAL Student

10. Succeeding as a SAL Student
• One advisor from application to graduation
• Return to Learning
Chelsea Ward, MSEd
Advisor

11. Succeeding as a SAL Student
• Other Ways to Earn Credit
– Transfer Credit
– Military Experience
– Testing (CLEP/DSST)
– Prior Learning Assessment
Kathy Hancher, MTS
Advisor

12. Transfer Credit Assessment
*Electronic transcripts may be sent to sal-undergradtranscripts@uindy.edu.
Paper transcripts may be delivered in person or mailed, but must be submitted in a sealed envelope.

13. Other Ways to Transfer Credit
• Military Experience
– https://jst.doded.mil/smart/signIn.do
• American Council on Education (ACE) evaluated
corporate certification.
– acenet.edu
*Electronic transcripts may be sent to sal-undergradtranscripts@uindy.edu.
Paper transcripts may be delivered in person or mailed, but must be submitted in a sealed
envelope.

14. Testing for Credit
• We are a national testing center for both CLEP
and DSST proficiency exams.
• DSST Information
– getcollegecredit.com/test_takers/
• CLEP Information
– clep.collegeboard.org/
• For additional information about testing and to
schedule a test
– salstudent.uindy.edu/testing.php

15. Prior Learning Assessments
• Demonstrate what you know, how you
learned it and how you put it into practice to
earn credit toward your degree.
• Students take an instructional course to guide
you through the process.
• During the class you will develop your first
portfolio and submit it for assessment.
http://www.uindy.edu/school-for-adult-learning/sal-prior-learning-assessment

16. Succeeding as a SAL Student
Students who use these options are 4X more
likely to graduate than those who do not.
Save time!
Save money!

17. Three Simple Steps for Financial Aid
1. File the FAFSA
fafsa.gov
2. Complete the University Financial
Aid application
https://uapp.uindy.edu
3. Contact the Office of Financial Aid
317-788-3217 or financialaid@uindy.edu
Lezza Harman-Lineback
Financial Aid Adult Client Services Specialist

18. Career Counseling
• Career assessment tools
• Individualized Career
counseling
• Resume and cover letter
critiques
• Interviewing assistance
• Job search strategies
• Internship Opportunities
• Graduate/professional
school Information
• Job announcements
• Job board
• Workshops
• Professional Referrals
to employment agencies &
resources
• Career exploration tools
• Personal resources
Information
Robbin Sally, MS
Graduate Advisor and Career

19. Next Steps and Questions

20. Next Steps and Questions
• Schedule a meeting with an advisor
– Chelsea Ward (Last Name A-L)
• 317-781-5762
• wardcb@uindy.edu
– Kathy Hancher (LastNameM-Z)
• 317-788-2107
• ksimpher@uindy.edu
• Questions about Financial Aid
– Lezza Harman-Lineback
• 317-788-3594
• lharman@uindy.edu

21. School for Adult Learning
Information Session
December 9, 2014
12:00 pm Eastern