Finish what you started with our degree completion program

This degree completion program may be a good fit if:

• You started college but did not finish your degree.
• You have previous college credit and want to know what will transfer.
• You've been out of school for several years and are ready to return.
• You're balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
• You want to complete your bachelor's degree and move forward in your career.

If any of these describe you, our team can help you explore your options and create a plan to finish what you started.

Not at all. Adult learners return to college at many different stages of life. Whether you're advancing your career, changing directions, or finishing a goal you've always wanted to accomplish, we're here to help you complete your bachelor's degree on a timeline that works for you.

The availability of these courses depends on your academic program and remaining degree requirements. When you connect with our team, we'll review your previous coursework and create a personalized degree plan that explores the most flexible path toward graduation, including online options whenever possible.

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That depends on how many credits you've already earned and how they apply toward your degree. Most bachelor's degrees require 120 credits; Wayne State's accelerated bachelor's degrees require 90-92 credits. Previous coursework, transfer credits, and credit for prior learning may help reduce the number of courses you need.

We'll review your transcripts and experience and help you compare options to find an efficient path toward graduation.

Eligible adults returning to college may qualify for grants, scholarships, and student loans. Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility for federal and state aid. Scholarship opportunities may also be available based on your qualifications.

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Former WSC students may also qualify for ReEngage Nebraska benefits, including a tuition-free course and reduced tuition rates. Your enrollment advisor can help you explore your eligibility, and our Financial Aid Office can explain available aid options and how your enrollment plans may affect your aid.

Yes. Part-time enrollment and online courses help you work toward your bachelor’s degree while balancing a full-time job, family, and other responsibilities. Your degree completion navigator can help you explore available programs and plan a manageable course load. Your schedule and time to completion will depend on your program, remaining requirements, and course availability.

ReEngage Nebraska helps eligible former Wayne State students return to college with benefits such as a tuition-free course and reduced tuition rates. If you previously attended WSC, completed at least 70 credit hours, and are in good academic standing, you may qualify.

If you don’t qualify for ReEngage Nebraska, we can still help you explore other options for completing your bachelor’s degree. Contact your enrollment advisor to discuss your next steps.

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Your previous college credits may still count toward your degree, even if you’ve been away from college for years. We’ll review your coursework and help you understand how it applies to your current program and remaining degree requirements.

No. Previous college coursework may transfer and count toward your degree requirements. We'll review your transcripts and help identify the most efficient path to graduation.

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We want to help you maximize the credits you've already earned. Wayne State accepts many transfer credits from accredited colleges and universities. Students may transfer up to 66 credit hours from accredited community colleges, and there is no limit on credits transferred from accredited four-year institutions.

We also offer transfer pathways and articulation agreements designed to help students build on previous coursework. After reviewing your transcripts, we'll help determine how your credits apply toward a bachelor's degree and identify the most efficient path to graduation.

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Credit for prior learning (CPL) is a process that evaluates college-level learning gained through work, military service, training, certifications, or life experiences and awards academic credit when that learning aligns with course outcomes.

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Eligible students may earn up to 18 college credits through credit for prior learning. If you've gained valuable knowledge through your career, military service, training, certifications, or other life experiences, those experiences may help you get closer to completing your bachelor's degree. Credit is awarded when prior learning aligns with course outcomes and degree requirements.

No, you do not have to start over. Our Interdisciplinary Studies program lets you create your own major, allowing you to direct your studies toward a very specific career goal. Let’s talk more about how we can combine previous credit with future credit!

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