What is the College for Working Adults?

CFWA is a program within Ivy Tech Community College, a fully accredited two-year college. With proper advising, a student seeking a Bachelor's degree can, after completing an Associate degree, transfer their credits to four-year colleges or universities. The Associate degree you earn through CFWA is the same degree granted to students who attend classes on a more traditional schedule.

What makes CFWA different?

First, CFWA offers you a guaranteed schedule of classes for the entire degree program scheduled over two years. You will know what classes are required to meet all degree requirements and when those classes are offered--up front.

Second, CFWA schedules its degree programs using a block system that is distinct from the regular academic semester calendar. Each calendar year is divided into three blocks consisting of two eight-week sessions in the Fall and Spring semesters, and one eight-week session during the Summer term. Typically, you take two courses in each of the eight-week Fall and Spring sessions, and two courses during the single Summer session.

Do students move through the program as a group?

CFWA programs are cohort-based. that means that students begin and finish as a group. Members in the cohort can do projects together, study together, help each other, and support one another throughout the program. Each program cohort will form a small community of students. Although most CFWA classes will not be limited to a cohort, you will go through the program with a group of students and get to know them well.

How quickly can I earn my Associate degree?

CFWA programs are designed so that students who follow the cohort schedule can complete an Associate degree in two years.

What degree programs are available?

The College for Working Adults program at Ivy tech's Richmond campus features Associate degree programs in Accounting; Business Administration (Management concentration); and Computer Information Technology (Networking concentration).

How much does it cost?

Fees for CFWA programs are the same as those charged for traditional Ivy Tech Associate degree programs. And, like the traditional degree programs, CFWA programs are eligible for funding through federal student financial aid programs.

How do I enroll or get more information?

If you're interested in enrolling in the College for Working Adults, contact Christine Rethlake, Director of Admissions, at 800-659-4562 or 765-966-2656, ext. 1212 or via e-mail at crethlake@ivytech.edu. We'll schedule a time for you to come in and discuss your options as well as answer any questions you may have.

For more information on College for Working Adults, contact Christine Rethlake at crethlake@ivytech.edu.

Click here to see the College for Working Adults brochure.