Adult Learners

Taking the next step is never easy.

Encouraged by convenient class times and formats

Inspired to finish what you started

Rewarded for learning from work/life experience

Motivated by like-minded learners seeking change

Taking the next step is never easy.

Application Deadline

April 1, 2012

We created New College at St. Edward's University to light the path to a better job and brighter future.

Look around — the idea of the "traditional" college student has given way to a new reality. New College serves people from many walks of life, all ready in their own ways to grab hold of this opportunity to learn, grow and succeed at the next level. With many degree completion programs to choose from, your brighter future starts in Austin.

New College Overview

Convenient and Highly Valued

New College offers flexible scheduling options, including seven-week courses, Saturday and evening classes at our main campus in South Austin and St. Edward's University–North Austin — plus online classes. You get the support of a major university and a degree employers value.

Professional Focus and Career-Minded

Connect learning and doing with New College courses, programs and faculty. Join a growing network of Austin success stories, and focus on job readiness and getting ahead.

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Gain Credits for Life, Work and Learning

Transfer students, military veterans, and anyone with past school, job and life experience could qualify for earned academic credit. Your New College admission counselors can tell you more.

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Get All the Help You Need to Succeed

St. Edward's provides the kind of admission and academic support you would expect from a leading private university. A St. Edward's degree comes with a family of mentors, counselors and career support.

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90+ Academic Programs offered at St. Edward's University