Academic Catalog: Gateway to Learning

Southern Wesleyan University , as a community of scholars, opens its doors to students who may not be pursuing a degree at the time they are taking classes. Those students who choose not to work toward a degree at Southern Wesleyan may register for up to two courses per semester by completing the GATEWAY TO LEARNING application, which must be completed for each term in attendance. The student may earn a maximum of eighteen hours before being required to register as a regular student. This program is also available for students who desire to audit classes. The following describes the special categories of Gateway students.

1. High School Students

High school students enrolled in their senior year or (with special permission) their junior year may take one freshman-level course each term at Southern Wesleyan University. They must complete the GATEWAY TO LEARNING application, obtained through the Admissions Office, which includes permission of their guidance counselor or principal. Tuition for regular courses is $50.00 per semester hour. High school Gateway students will also be charged a $100.00 per semester technology fee.

2. Degreed Students

Students who have been awarded a baccalaureate degree by an accredited college or university and have been out of college for more than one year may enroll for courses at Southern Wesleyan University by completing the GATEWAY TO LEARNING application. Tuition for regular courses is 50% of the normal rate. For special arrangements (such as tutorial, directed study, summer school or private lessons), tuition will be at the normal rate. Degreed Gateway students will also be charged a $100.00 per semester technology fee.

3. Transient Students

Transient students will be accepted for this program with the written approval of the home institution. The regular tuition schedule applies. Unclassified Gateway students will also be charged a $100.00 per semester technology fee in addition to regular tuition costs.

4. Senior Citizens