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SWAU has a plan for those who cannot attend classes on campus on a regular basis. It is the Adult Degree Program (ADP). Students who are at least 22 years old, have been out of college for more than one year, and find it difficult to attend college full-time because of family responsibilities or other obligations, are eligible for this program. Requests for exceptions should be directed to the ADP Committee. Complete our online application or to talk with the department, please call (800) 433-2240, ext. 6204.

Admission Procedure for the Adult Degree Program:

1. Complete the ADP application form and data sheet available online or in the ADP brochure.
2. Submit one of the following:
   1. an SAT report with a verbal score of 400 or higher and a math score of 400 or higher
   2. an ACT composite score of 17 or higher
   3. college transcript with passing grades in English and math classes
   4. college transcript with grades of C or better in developmental English and math classes
   5. official transcript(s) with 24 or more semester hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better
   6. a Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) with a Reading score of 230+, a Mathematics score of 230+ or an Algebra score of 270+, and a Writing score of 220+
3. Submit official transcripts according to applicable criteria:
   1. Applicants with less than 12 hours of college credit
      1. an official high school transcript showing graduation or an official certificate from a state recognized high school equivalency test
      2. official transcripts from each college attended
   2. Applicants with 12 or more credit hours
      1. official transcripts of all undergraduate college work from each college attended

Developmental/remedial classes cannot be taken through the Adult Degree Program.

A student transferring experiential credit through a portfolio must submit the portfolio for review by SWAU faculty. If SWAU faculty agree that documentation is sufficient for credit, up to 32 credits may transfer in this manner. Courses and the number of credits must be identified on the transcript. Credit will be awarded only in the areas offered within the current curriculum of the institution. No letter grade is given or transferred for experiential credit.

Southwestern Adventist University does not issue I-20's for international applicants to the Adult Degree Program.