Adult Degree Completion

Complete your bachelor's degree through Dominican's Adult Degree Completion program. Our flexible program is designed for working professionals over the age of 24.

Complete Your Degree at Dominican

Completing your bachelor’s degree can be a full-time job, especially when balancing life and work. The Adult Degree Completion program makes earning a bachelor’s degree a reality for adult learners at our discounted tuition rate. Along with your formal classes (including late afternoon, evening, weekend, and online / hybrid options), we also offer opportunities to earn credits via standardized examinations (CLEP, DSST Excelsior).

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Our Bachelor's Degree Programs

Whether you’re looking for personal fulfillment or to increase your earning potential, the Adult Degree Completion Program (ADC) could be right for you. You can earn a bachelor of arts degree in: 

When you think about how cost prohibitive going back to school can be, being able to earn units writing essays made my undergraduate degree quite feasible and realistic.” — Sara Moncada

You’re not alone in mapping your return to school. An advisor will evaluate your transcripts and create a detailed roadmap for your future, before you even enroll. 

We accept applications on a rolling basis, which means there is no hard deadline to apply. 

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To apply to Dominican, you will need to meet the following requirements: 

  • 30 transferable units
  • 24 years-old or older 
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Submit official college transcripts. Find complete instructions on how to submit your transcripts to Dominican here.
  • Application for Admission
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0

International candidates should also refer to International Admissions to learn about additional requirements. 

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Thank you for applying to Dominican! We look forward to reviewing your application. Please log in to the Penguin Admissions Portal to confirm we’ve received all required documents, view information about virtual events and appointments, and connect with us on social media. 

Find out what it costs to afford a Dominican education, as well as options and opportunities for aid through Financial Aid, Scholarships, Grants and Loans.

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Kickstart a career in nonprofits, entrepreneurial enterprises, corporations, government agencies or graduate work. Students pursued careers as counselors, childcare workers, and more. Psychology Contact: LeeAnn Bartolini

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Student Spotlight

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On Saturday, a few months away from her 70th birthday, Renee Dunn proudly received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literary and Intercultural Studies, achieving a goal she has sought to achieve while...

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LeeAnn Bartolini, PhD

Professor ADC, Psychology Contact

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