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ABAC on the Square GENERAL INFORMATION Abraham Baldwin’s Evening and Off-Campus Programs seek to accommodate both traditional and non-traditional students through flexible programming designed to provide educational opportunities when and where students need them. Through the on-campus evening program a student may obtain one of eight different associate degrees entirely by attending classes at night. Several off-campus locations offer evening core curriculum classes from all 52 programs of study at the college. A student may attend classes on the Square at the Moultrie off-campus location and earn an associate degree either in education or business. In addition, through a cooperative agreement with Moultrie Technical College, students may acquire an associate of applied science degree in one of twenty-four different technical fields. Through a cooperative agreement with East Central Technical College, a student may earn an associate of applied science degree in one of nine different areas. ABAC also offers advanced degrees from area universities for Associate of Science graduates. The universities include Albany State University, Georgia Southwestern State University, Macon State College, University of Georgia, and Valdosta State University. The courses are delivered on the ABAC campus through lecture, distance learning, and on-line classes. These programs permit area residents to receive four-year and graduate degrees without leaving the ABAC campus. ADULT COLLEGE ENTRY (ACE) PROGRAM Adults who want to enter college after being out of school for a number of years may opt to participate in the Adult College Entry (ACE) Program. During the eleven week program, ACE participants
Prospective students who want more information about the ACE Program should call the Evening & Off-Campus Programs Office at ABAC or the Public Service & Business Outreach Programs Office. NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS Abraham Baldwin has long been known as an academic institution that is willing to help those who are willing to help themselves. This is evidenced by a rapidly growing segment of the student body, non-traditional students, who wholeheartedly embrace both the work ethic and a creed of self-improvement. In turn, the college endorses their efforts, believing that those who are willing to help themselves add a special dimension to the learning process and should be encouraged to do so. Abraham Baldwin is committed to accommodating the needs of non-traditional students by offering college transfer, career, and developmental programs at times and places which are convenient. It acknowledges that most non-traditional students are adult learners who have family and work responsibilities. Because of this, many have special needs but quite often possess unique strengths and experiences which enhance the classroom environment. Because of its commitment to the non-traditional student, ABAC has established the Office of Evening and Off-Campus Programs to coordinate and administer the college’s evening and off-campus credit programs. The Director serves under the Vice-President and Dean of Academic Affairs as chief administrator for the planning, improvement, development, implementation, marketing, and management of these programs. The Office of Evening and Off-Campus Programs works to foster an environment which enhances the partnership among administrators, faculty, staff, and non-traditional students, recognizing that achievement can accrue on a part-time schedule, that there is more than one way to achieve a degree than the traditional path from high-school student directly to day full-time college student, and that learning is often enhanced by the richer context of experience that adults bring to their studies. ON-CAMPUS EVENING DEGREE PROGRAMS Through Abraham Baldwin College’s Evening Program a student may take advantage of eight different degree programs available during the evenings on campus or may choose to take courses to satisfy a personal interest or a job-related need. The degree programs available through night classes are as follows:
In addition to these, all core curriculum courses required in each of the 34 college parallel (transfer) programs at Abraham Baldwin are offered through the evening program. Also, because of a unique agreement with other units of the University System in this area, ABAC offers cooperative programs leading to four-year and graduate degrees in several areas. OFF-CAMPUS DEGREE PROGRAMS At ABAC on the Square in Moultrie, students can complete the following degree programs:
Core curriculum classes required for transfer degrees in a number of other majors are also available. In addition to offering classes at its main off-campus location in Moultrie, ABAC offers core curriculum courses each semester in Nashville and in Sylvester. THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS All evening and off-campus degree programs are administered as integral parts of the college as a whole. Admissions procedures are no different from those that apply to regular, full-time day students. The enrollment process is summarized below:
Please note that if a student has attended Abraham Baldwin in the past, a readmission application (no charge) must be completed through the Registrar’s Office. FINANCIAL AID Financial aid is available to evening and off-campus students who qualify. Special scholarship opportunities are available for deserving non-traditional, part-time students as well. Scholarship applications may be obtained from the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The deadline for submitting scholarship applications is March 1 each year. For specific information on financial aid, contact the Financial Aid Office.
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