{"id":3,"date":"2021-11-03T15:45:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T15:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/aodc\/accelerated-online-degree-completion\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T14:17:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T18:17:30","slug":"accelerated-online-degree-completion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/aodc\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated Online Degree Completion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\"><div class=\"wp-block-umflint-jumbotron jumbotron jumbotron-fluid jumbotron-page-large  mb-3\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-card card card-default \"><h1 class=\"card-header\">ACCELERATED ONLINE DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS<\/h1><div class=\"card-body\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_687413eaaab61942458a5115d4b1f55a\"\n    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One flexible format to fit your busy life.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s Accelerated Online Degree Completion programs are tailored for you, an ambitious and hardworking adult, to complete a respected Michigan bachelor\u2019s degree quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We understand that as a busy professional, you have limited time and unlimited potential. We created the AODC format to help you leverage your previously earned college credits to finish a quality bachelor\u2019s degree in an expedited timeline. 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That means you can study where and when it\u2019s convenient for you. There are no set class times, so you don\u2019t have to worry about fitting one more thing on your calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Streamline your path to a bachelor\u2019s degree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aiming to provide the fastest return on investment, our degree completion programs enable you to complete two classes at a time with accelerated, seven-week courses. Studying in an accelerated format allows you to focus on building meaningful skills through deep, lasting learning without juggling too many priorities between classes.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/02\/100.Online.png\" alt=\"100% Online logo with a yellow laptop\" class=\"wp-image-201\" style=\"width:153px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/02\/100.Online.png 250w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/02\/100.Online-180x300.png 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Earn Credit For Prior Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After being admitted to an AODC program, students work with a dedicated academic advisor to ensure as many credits as possible transfer to a UM-Flint degree. But that\u2019s just the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Through our Credit for Prior Learning program, you could save time thanks to experiences including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Military examinations and training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional training and certifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standardized exams such as AP, IB, and CLEP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio review \u2013 document your learning outside of the classroom and submit it for credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achieve Career Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With program options that are in demand with employers and world-respected UM-Flint bachelor\u2019s degrees, you are empowered to elevate your career to the next level and substantially increase your earning power.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/05\/Stats-copy9-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"earn 50% more with a bachelor's degree (vs some college)\" class=\"wp-image-419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/05\/Stats-copy9-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/05\/Stats-copy9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/05\/Stats-copy9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/05\/Stats-copy9-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/05\/Stats-copy9.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats-2024_AODC-4-9-109-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$2.8 million average lifetime earnings with a bachelor's degree. Source bls.gov\" class=\"wp-image-264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats-2024_AODC-4-9-109-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats-2024_AODC-4-9-109-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats-2024_AODC-4-9-109-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats-2024_AODC-4-9-109-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats-2024_AODC-4-9-109.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Lower unemplyment rates for bachelor's degree holders. Source bls.gov\" class=\"wp-image-266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Stats4.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/careeroutlook\/2024\/data-on-display\/education-pays.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover h-auto mt-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-primary-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:17% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"247\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Alizia-Hamilton-UM-Flint-24-247x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Alizia Hamilton UM-Flint\" class=\"wp-image-282 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Alizia-Hamilton-UM-Flint-24-247x300.jpeg 247w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/95\/files\/2024\/04\/Alizia-Hamilton-UM-Flint-24.jpeg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>&#8220;Because of what I&#8217;ve learned in real-world settings, my college experience was even more impactful than if I had graduated at 21 years of age. The AODC programs are special because they are specifically tailored for working adults. AODC acknowledges and values our life experiences. It was a great program and I highly recommend it to everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<a\n    id=\"block-block_5f62a27b229d85e321ba1998e1883f99\"\n    class=\"btn mb-3 mb-md0 mt-4 btn-secondary\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/news.umflint.edu\/2024\/04\/22\/beating-the-odds-um-flint-graduates-journey-from-foster-care-to-commencement\/\"\n    title=\"Read more about Alizia Hamilton\u2019s journey\"\n    target=\"_blank\" >\n            Read more about Alizia Hamilton\u2019s journey    <\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2 mt-4\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Our AODC programs are designed for individuals with previous college experience but haven\u2019t finished their bachelor\u2019s degrees. To apply to our AODC program, you need to have at least 25 previously earned college credits and submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A complete application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcripts from previous institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd95eb2110dd894f70cf47dbc255518d\">When Can I Start?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p>Accelerated seven-week courses mean there are many opportunities for you to begin an AODC program throughout the year. Find the start date that works best for you!<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fall 2025<br><\/strong>Aug. 25<br>Oct. 14<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Winter 2026<\/strong><br>Jan. 5&nbsp;<br>Aug. 24<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Apply Today to Complete Your Bachelor\u2019s Degree Online!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a UM-Flint AODC student, you take classes where instructors value the life experiences of their students. 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