Who is an Adult Learner?
Historically, an adult learner/non-traditional student is someone who is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, but who does not meet the definition of a “traditional” college student. If you feel that any of the following describe you . . . then you are considered an adult learner/non-traditional student at Illinois State. I am . . . • An independent student; • Employed full-time; • A person with dependents; • A person who as a result of a death or divorce, is now single and wishes to complete a degree program; • A commuter student (you live off-campus) and will commute to campus to attend class; or • A veteran of the United States military who has returned to the civilian world after serving in the armed forces. The former Adult Learner Services Task Force created by the University describes Adult Learners as undergraduate or graduate students that are: • lifelong learners who generally are 25 years or older, and/or have additional responsibilities such as family, career, mili
