Adult Learner Services offers support to adult learners – those who are 25 years of age or older, or who have been out of school for four years or more.

The service provides academic and personal support, individually and through programming, with an "up-close-and-personal" approach.

Programs and activities are designed not only to assist but also to educate older students as they move in and through college.

Nationwide, as adults continue to be the fastest growing segment of entering college students, institutions are finding new ways to accommodate the adult student's needs.

YSU established Adult Learner Services in 1994 to meet the needs of its adult learners.

Adult Enrollment Trends in Higher Education

From the U.S. Department of Education

42% of all college students are 25 years of age or older
80% of adult students study at public colleges
50% of adult students are enrolled in four-year institutions

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the year 2003 established

 a 4% gain for students under 25
a 16% gain for students over 25
43% of all student enrollment age 25 and older a forecast to 50% of all student enrollment age 25 and older by 2010.

Offering

	Collaboration in forming math classes for adult students
	Decision-making and goal-setting workshops
	Assistance in course selection, scheduling and registration
	Individual consultations for current and entering adult students
	Surveying and assessing adult learner needs and concerns
	Guidance and referrals for U.S. veterans
	Information regarding adult enrollment data
	Adult peer mentoring and extended orientation

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"A gathering place for adult students"

Center for Student Progress
One University Plaza, Kilcawley West
Youngstown, Ohio 44555
330-941-3538
Fax: 330-941-1455

Last Updated: 01/28/2008
Noreen Yazvac