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Accelerated Adult Students

The Continuing Education Experience

Your Degree. Your Pace. Your Future.

The Accelerated Adult Degree Program at Chestnut Hill College is designed for adult students looking to start or finish a Bachelor’s degree. Through fully online programs (and in-person degrees in Montessori education), we support a wide array of adult students looking to earn a degree to advance their careers or satisfy a personal goal.

We provide:

  • Evening and online classes to fit your schedule
  • Flexible options that allow you to complete your degree in an accelerated timetable
  • Admissions and academic advisers to help create individualized plans to support student success
  • Accessible online programs that offer both asynchronous and synchronous delivery formats
  • In-person Montessori programs that help students pursue rewarding degrees in childhood education

Accelerate your Journey through Six, 8-Week Sessions

All courses are scheduled across six 8-week sessions for maximum flexibility and fast degree completion time. Students may enter at the beginning of any session with classes are conveniently offered Monday-Thursday in the evenings (6pm – 9pm) to fit an adult’s busy schedule. (The weekends are yours!)

Degree Programs

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    Tell me more about CHC’s Accelerated Adult Degree Programs

    Chestnut Hill College’s accelerated adult degree programs are designed to meet students where they are at. With flexible, online, and hybrid courses, there is something for everyone out there looking to further their education. Please provide your contact information by filling out the form below to receive more details about our programs.

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    Start Your Application Today!

    There’s no time like the present to come back to college and get your degree. At CHC, we make it easy to fit education into an adult’s busy schedule. With convenient 8-week sessions, you can begin right away!

    NEXT SESSION:
    Spring I Classes Begin Monday, January 12

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    How to Apply

    Learn general information about applying to any of our Accelerated Adult Degree programs.

    Application Steps
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    Prior Learning

    You can receive credit toward your degree for job experience (or life experience!) you already have.

    Alternative Credit
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    Partnerships

    We work with several businesses and organizations throughout Philly to offer tuition discounts.

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