What degrees do you offer?

How do I register for classes?

Do you offer CLEP and DANTES testing?

What is the student-faculty ratio?

Do you have full-time faculty on each campus?

Please explain the academic calendar.

What kind of financial aid is available for adult students?

What is the tuition?

Do you offer adult academic scholarships?

What is the tuition refund policy?

North Carolina Wesleyan College Adult Degree Program offered courses back in the mid-1970’s on campuses located in Raleigh and Jacksonville, NC. Our Adult Degree Program further developed in the early 1980’s and we have established programs in the Triangle, Goldsboro, and Rocky Mount. We currently have about 1,000 students enrolled in our Adult Degree Program.

The mission of North Carolina Wesleyan’s Adult Degree Program is to provide an excellent education in selected disciplines for non-traditional students. Many people desire a college education but are unable to attend classes on campus. For those who never attended college or have had to interrupt their education and now wish to begin again, NCWC offers a supportive learning environment, small classes, and a quality educational program.

The adult degree program is an accelerated, intellectually demanding degree completion program. The classes meet once per week for four hours during 5-week or 8-week sessions. Students must complete a substantial pre-class assignment before the first class meeting as well as extensive out-of-class reading and/or assignments each week. The model uses theories of adult learning which emphasize the importance of utilizing the knowledge adults bring to the classroom, and of helping students understand the theoretical construct which underlie their practical knowledge.

• North Carolina Wesleyan College is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. In addition we are members of:

• National Association of Schools and Colleges of the United Methodist Church.

• North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities, the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

• The National Association of Colleges and Universities Business Officers.

• North Carolina Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. (Women graduates are eligible for membership in the American Association of University Women.)

• The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction grants North Carolina teaching certificates to graduates of the North Carolina Wesleyan who have completed the prescribed certification program and who are recommended by the college.

• The teacher education program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Admission to the Adult Degree Program is open to all persons, without regard to race, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation, who meet the following criteria:

• Obtained a high school degree or GED certificate.

• At least 22 years of age or have three years of full-time work experience.

• Not on probation or suspension from another college or university.

An individual seeking admission to North Carolina Wesleyan College’s Adult Degree Program must submit the following:

• Completed application form, signed and dated

• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities.

• Official copy of high school transcript if transferring fewer than 12 semester hours of credit, or if applying for VA benefits.

Is there an application fee?

Yes. There is a non-refundable $25 application fee that may be paid by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). Make checks payable to North Carolina Wesleyan College. Cash is not accepted at any ADP campus.

Yes. As a courtesy we will provide an Unofficial Pre-Application Transcript Evaluation. We will evaluate your transcripts and provide an individualized degree completion worksheet to any prospective student wanting information regarding possible transfer credit before making a decision to attend North Carolina Wesleyan College Adult Degree Program.

The college’s transfer policy is designed to award academic credit for previous college-level work a student has completed from regionally accredited collegiate institutions. These institutions include four-year colleges and universities and two-year junior, technical, and community colleges. All advanced standing credit is awarded only in areas offered within the current curriculum of the institution, and is appropriately related to the student’s educational program. Any academic course meeting these criteria with a grad of "C-"or higher will be considered for transfer credit.

The maximum credit accepted from two-year institutions and CLEP general examinations is 64 semester hours. The maximum amount of credit that can be awarded towards a degree is 93 semester hours.

A writing assessment is required of all students prior to registering for classes. Please contact each campus directly to schedule your appointment.

• B.S. Business Administration (All campuses)

• B.A. Justice Studies (All campuses)

• B.S. Computer Information Systems (All campuses)

• B.S. Accounting (Triangle campus only)

• B.A. Psychology (Goldsboro and Triangle campuses only)

• Certificate in Applied Criminology (online)

• Minor in Accounting (Goldsboro only)

• Minor in Marketing (All Campuses)

• Minor in Psychology (All Campuses)

You may register in person, via facsimile, or via e-mail (financial aid students only).
Currently we don’t offer online registration.

 As a service to matriculated North Carolina Wesleyan College students we offer  CLEP and DANTES testing at our Rocky Mount Evening and Triangle campuses. For more information on CLEP and DANTES registration, fees, and schedule, please visit our CLEP/DANTES Testing section.

This series offers 5 exams covering general areas of knowledge and approximately 33 covering specific subjects. CLEP exams are 90-minute timed tests. The format is multiple choice. NC Wesleyan offers computerized versions of CLEP tests at the Rocky Mount and Triangle campuses. CLEP TESTING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

• DANTES (Defense Activities for Non-Traditional Education Support)

32 exams covering specific subject areas are available. DANTES (DSST) exams are not timed but should not take more than 1 1/2 hours to complete. The format is multiple choice.

Our student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Do you have full-time faculty on each campus?

As part of our accreditation we are required to have at least two full time faculty at each adult degree program campus.  For the benefit of our students we utilize adjunct faculty who are up-to-date on today's industry and can bring real life experiences to the classroom to benefit our students.

The Adult Degree Program operates on a 3 semester (fall, spring, and summer) academic calendar. During each semester we are broken into sessions which allow students to continuously enroll in courses.

Goldsboro: Offers 5 and 8-week (accelerated) sessions and online courses.

Rocky Mount Evening: Offers 5 and 8-week (accelerated sessions) and online courses.

Triangle: Offers 5 and 8-week (accelerated) sessions, online, weekend, and 12-week (non-accelerated) courses.

What kind of financial aid is available for adult students?

Please click here for current financial aid information.

What is the tuition?

Tuition is based on a per credit hour rate.  For current tuition rates, please contact the Adult Degree Program campus of interest:

Goldsboro: 919-736-2312

Rocky Mount Evening: 252-985-5128

Triangle: 919-465-4777

Do you offer adult academic scholarships?

Unfortunately, North Carolina Wesleyan College does not offer adult degree program scholarships. However, we do receive scholarship listings from outside sources that we will make available to our current students, so they may apply for them.

What is the tuition refund policy?

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