Adult Degree Program
For non-traditional and returning students
If you're thinking about returning to school to earn your bachelor's degree, you're in good company. Thousands of working adults go back to school each year to start or complete their degrees. That's why we developed the MSMC Adult Degree Program with the working adult in mind.
With small class sizes; online, hybrid, and evening class options; discounted tuition; and more, you'll have the flexibility to pursue your degree while continuing full-time employment, family responsibilities, and other pursuits. Consisting on seven in-demand majors, the Adult Degree Program follows the same course structure as our traditional students, just at a different pace. MSMC is committed to providing a welcoming environment for any student, and our staff is ready and willing to work with you to ensure a quick and easy transition.
The Adult Degree Program is currently open for fall 2025 for students who express interest in transferring or returning to the Mount and wish to complete a bachelor's degree. Apply using the Transfer/Degree Completion application, then select if you wish to apply to the traditional Transfer program or the Adult Degree Program. Starting spring 2026, the program will open to all first-time adult degree seekers over the age of 18.
If you've never attended college and are interested in starting this program this fall, please email Admissions at admissions@msmc.edu.
Choose from seven in-demand majors
Adult degree admissions criteria
Application requirements: Completed application, official high school transcript (if you have under 24 college credits), and official transcripts from each college you've attended.
GPA requirement: 2.0+ (2.75 for Nursing)
Application fee: Apply for free!
Application deadline: Apply any time - the Mount has rolling admissions.
Benefits of the Adult degree program
- Discounted tuition rate
- Online, hybrid, and evening class options (Nursing Non-Traditional/Accelerated Transfer Program is only offered in-person)
- Complete your degree on your own time
How to apply in 3 easy steps
- Apply using the Transfer/Degree Completion application
- After you apply, select either the traditional Transfer program or Adult Degree Program
- Send us your official high school transcript (if you have earned under 24 college credits), and official transcripts from each college you've attended.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of June 2025, the Adult Degree Program is only open to students who have applied through our Transfer application. The program will expand to first-time degree seekers starting in Spring 2026.
Students who select the Adult Degree Program cannot switch into the traditional day-time program. If you wish to take traditional classes, consider applying as a traditional undergraduate or transfer student.
Scholarships and institutional aid are not offered for degree seekers in the Adult Degree Program. Students receive discounted tuition and are eligible for state and federal aid.
Yes, we accept up to 90 credits from 4-year institutions and up to 66-credits from 2-year institutions.
Yes, all students will complete the core curriculum of general education courses. These courses are offered online or at night. Students may also transfer these credits from prior institutions. Students with a degree from a SUNY institution will have completed most of the general education requirements.
120 credits.
Every student's situation is unique. Depending on how many college credits they took prior, some students may finish in as little as 5 semesters, while some may take longer. The benefit of the Adult Degree Program is that you can complete your degree at your own pace.
If it has been more than two semester since you last took classes at the Mount, you will need to reapply. However, all of your prior coursework will count toward your degree.