Adult Students
Trine University brings high-quality education into northern Indiana communities. Our goal is to help hardworking adults begin or complete degrees in order to keep pace with an increasingly complex world.
Career-oriented Education
You can advance your career, enrich your life, or begin a new profession through classes in our fully accredited program. You’ll gain practical, applicable knowledge from faculty who work full-time as professionals in their areas of expertise. Our academic advisors help you take advantage of past work experience and college credits.
Convenience
Adult student programs cater to working adults, which is why we offer courses on weekends and in the evenings using accelerated formats. Online classes fit around schedules that demand flexibility. All classes are small, ensuring you’ll have lots of student-teacher interaction and make the most of your class time.
Programs and Degrees
The programs and degrees we offer vary at each branch campus. Choose from:
- Associate’s degrees
- Bachelor’s degrees
- Master’s of Science with a major in criminal justice
- Master's of Science in Leadership
- On-site training for local businesses, called Training to Go
Value
To help defray the costs of furthering your education at Trine, our experienced financial planner will help you find as much financial aid as possible. Contact Alisa Mills at 877.294.4878 or e-mail: millsa@trine.edu. If you’re currently employed, contact your human resources office to see if your company offers tuition reimbursement.
Apply
Contact the admission representative from the branch campus closest to you to apply. Our representatives help you determine which degree or program best fits your needs.
Student Support Specialists:
Angola
Pamela Fifer, fiferp@trine.edu
260.665.4623
Fort Wayne
Cherie Ditto, dittoc@trine.edu
260.483.4949
Logansport
Curtis Ksenak, ksenakc@trine.edu
765.432.0014
Merrillville
Rebekah Morin,morinr@trine.edu
219.942.9712
South Bend/Mishawaka
Kristin Conley, conleyk@trine.edu
574.243.0500
Join other adults who are exploring the possibilities for career advancement. At Trine, it’s possible to realize your educational goals and dreams at any stage in your life or career.
