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Benedictine University

5700 College Road

Lisle, IL 60532-0900

(630) 829-6090

Weekend College provides learning alternative for busy professionals

Benedictine University’s Weekend College at the Margaret and Harold Moser Center for Adult and Professional Studies affords adult learners the opportunity to earn an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree by attending classes exclusively on weekends.

Students who enroll in Weekend College can earn an Associate of Arts in Business Administration, a Bachelor of Arts in Management, a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Business Administration or a Master of Science in Leadership.

Undergraduate classes meet every other weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Graduate level classes meet approximately every third weekend of each month.

A number of information sessions have been scheduled to present information about the academic programs that are offered, admissions policies and available financial aid. Admissions counselors will be available and application fees will be waived for those who apply onsite.

Information sessions are held at the Moser Center at 2:00 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. Upcoming “First Friday’s” are scheduled for July 9 (due to the Fourth of July holiday) and August 6. The Moser Center is located at 1832 Centre Point Circle, Suite 102 in Naperville.

For more information about the Weekend College, contact the Enrollment Center at

(630) 829-6300 or email admissions@ben.edu.

Governors State University

1 University Parkway

University Park, IL. 60466

(708) 534-4490

www.govst.edu/empoweryourself

Find direction, Define your future, Complete your education

At Governors State University, you can complete your bachelor’s degree, earn your master’s or doctoral degree, or enhance your qualifications with a certificate program. GSU has 50 degree and 23 certificate programs to meet your educational and career goals. With our main campus in University Park and satellite campus locations throughout the region, GSU has a location near your home. With the lowest tuition and fees in the region and flexible class scheduling, GSU has the undergraduate affordability and flexibility to fit your budget and your busy schedule.

Take your associate’s degree from community college, or all those credit hours you have accumulated over the years and turn them into a brighter future with a degree from GSU. Statistics prove that even in hard economic times, education pays with brighter employment prospects and higher salaries. Do it for your family. Do it for yourself. Do it for your future. Contact GSU today at 708.534.4490 or visit www.govst.edu/opportunity.

Kankakee Community College

100 College Drive

Kankakee, IL 60901

(815) 802-8100

www.kcc.edu.com

Community colleges play an important role in boosting the education and job readiness of the workforce.

“In an economy where jobs requiring at least an associate’s degree are projected to grow twice as fast as jobs requiring no college experience, it’s never been more essential to continue education and training after high school,” said President Barack Obama. “Our community colleges can serve as 21st century job training centers working with local businesses to help workers learn the skills they need to fill the jobs of the future.”

Locally, Kankakee Community College offers programs to meet community needs.

“Our mission is to be an avenue where people can turn for solutions,” said KCC’s president, Dr. John Avendano. “Our students and graduates often find better paying jobs, and they contribute more to our local economy as residents and consumers.”

KCC offers the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, which saves students thousands of dollars. In all, the college has more than 55 options, including transfer and occupational programs. Students also may choose a course or two to update skills or satisfy personal interests.

Learn more at www.kcc.edu, or phone 815-802-8500. For financial aid information, go to www.kcc.edu/financialaid, or phone 815-802-8550.

Trinity Christian College

(708) 239-4768

www.trnty.edu/adultstudies

Your time is valuable. You’re busy. You’re juggling a family, work and everything else life throws your way. But that doesn’t have to get in the way of completing your business degree or earning your teaching certification.

The Adult Studies programs at Trinity Christian College are designed for adults just like you. You can earn your elementary, secondary or special ed teaching certification or your bachelor’s in business. Classes meet just one night a week, from 6-10pm., and when you apply your previous college credits you will complete the program in two years.

Trinity offers the teaching certification program in three convenient locations – Palos Heights, Addison and Chicago – and the business and special education programs are offered in Palos Heights.

Trinity’s affordable tuition includes the cost of all books and study guides. Additionally, in the business program you’ll receive a laptop computer, which is yours to keep when you graduate. Once you begin the program, your tuition rate remains the same for the duration of the program and financial aid is available to those who qualify.

Classes begin this September. Visit adultstudies.trnty.edu or call 708-239-4768 to speak with a representative about Trinity’s accelerated programs or to register for a July information night.

University of St. Francis

500 Wilcox Street

Joliet, IL

(800) 735-7500

www.stfrancis.edu

University of St. Francis offers programs for adult learners that are immediately applicable to the work place and that help with career advancement.

At USF, adult students can pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a time and place convenient for them. To learn about program and delivery options designed for adult learners, attend the USF open house from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 at the Joliet campus.

The campus open house will provide information about programs of study, financial assistance and course delivery options. The admission application fee is waived for those attending this open house.

The open house will be at the University of St. Francis’ main campus at 500 Wilcox St. in Joliet. For more information about the open house, call (800) 735-7500; e-mail admissions@stfrancis.edu or visit www.stfrancis.edu/openhouse

USF offers a variety of programs designed for adult learners and transfer students. Undergraduate credits can be earned for previous education and professional experience. Courses are offered at a variety of convenient locations, day and evening and online. Online support services are available. Accelerated evening and weekend courses are also offered.

The University of St. Francis in Joliet serves 3,600 students nationwide, offering 38 undergraduate programs, four degree-completion programs and 13 graduate programs. Programs are offered in arts and science, business, education, nursing and health care and social work. For information, call (815) 735-7500 or visit

www.stfrancis.edu.