Finish Your Bachelor’s Degree, Your Way, At Chestnut Hill College

Finish Your Bachelor’s Degree, Your Way At Chestnut Hill College

At Chestnut Hill College, the Accelerated Adult Degree Program offers a transformative path for working adults to complete their degrees with purpose. You’ll experience rigorous academics and personal mentorship within a mission-driven community, with flexible eight-week evening courses designed to fit your life. Earn advanced credentials while preparing to lead with integrity and compassion.

  • Learning That Fits Your Schedule Learning That Fits Your Schedule

    Accelerated eight-week sessions, evening classes and online options make it possible to earn your degree without pausing work or family life. With six start dates each year, you can begin when you’re ready and move at your own pace.

  • Finish Your Degree Without the High Price Tag Finish Your Degree Without the High Price Tag

    Chestnut Hill College offers competitive tuition, generous financial aid and tuition discounts for partner employees and community college graduates. Law enforcement professionals receive a 50% tuition discount, making your degree more affordable than ever.

  • Career-Focused Degrees for Real-World Success Career-Focused Degrees for Real-World Success

    Choose from programs in business, health care, education, human services, criminal justice and more. Each is focused on helping you gain in-demand credentials, strengthen your résumé and prepare for immediate career opportunities.

  • A Supportive Network Guided by Purpose and Care A Supportive Network Guided by Purpose and Care

    At Chestnut Hill, you’ll join a close-knit community where you are known, valued and encouraged. Small classes and accessible faculty ensure personalized attention. Grounded in care and ethical leadership, our culture supports both academic success and personal growth.

Accelerated Adult Degree Program

Designed for working adults, Chestnut Hill College’s programs make it possible to finish your degree without putting life on hold. With accelerated eight-week sessions, generous transfer credit and options to earn credit for prior learning, you can finish faster while balancing work, family and personal responsibilities. Supportive faculty and advisors guide you every step of the way, ensuring you reach your goals with confidence.

  • Online/Hybrid Programs

    For students who prefer an on-campus experience, Chestnut Hill provides in-person undergraduate programs that combine small classes, close faculty mentorship and a vibrant community. No matter what you’re interested in, our programs give you hands-on learning and direct connections that prepare you for leadership in your field.

  • Fully Online Programs

    Chestnut Hill College offers fully online undergraduate programs designed for maximum flexibility, allowing you to advance your career from anywhere. With interactive coursework and dedicated faculty support, you can balance your studies with professional and personal commitment.

Your Fast, Flexible Path to a Degree

  • Accelerated Eight-Week Format

    Courses are offered in eight-week sessions, with six sessions each year. Evening, weekend and online options let you make steady progress toward your degree while balancing work and family. You can start at the beginning of any session, moving forward on a schedule that works for you.

  • Start Fresh or Transfer Credits

    Bring up to 75 transfer credits from another accredited college or university to shorten your path to graduation. Additional options like portfolio assessment, CLEP exams, challenge exams, internships and credit for professional or military training allow you to earn credit for what you already know.

  • Partnership Agreements

    Chestnut Hill College partners with community colleges, local employers and law enforcement organizations to make completing your degree even more affordable. Benefits include special tuition pricing for partner employees and graduates and a 50% tuition discount for law enforcement and public safety personnel.

Competitive Tuition, Exceptional Value

The Accelerated Adult Degree Program at Chestnut Hill College is designed to deliver exceptional value. We make finishing your degree both manageable and affordable.

  • Competitive tuition rates with long-standing price stability: Plan for your degree with confidence, knowing costs remain steady.
  • Substantial tuition discounts: Includes a 50% tuition discount for law enforcement professionals, as well as special pricing for employees of partner organizations and graduates of partner community colleges.
  • Generous financial aid options: Federal and state aid, scholarships and employer tuition benefits lower costs and open doors to meaningful career growth and personal achievement.
  • Transfer-friendly pathways: Maximize your credits from prior college coursework, professional training or military service to save both time and money.
  • Personalized support: Financial aid counselors work with you one-on-one to explore aid opportunities, flexible payment options and the best path to completing your degree affordably.

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Yevette Rossell 2018 SCPS

“Choosing Chestnut Hill College was one of the best decisions I ever made. As an adult student with a busy life, I was drawn to the accelerated program, which allowed me to take classes at night a few days a week. My academic advisor was an absolute godsend, helping me map out a plan to complete a major in accounting. Earning my bachelor's degree was transformative; it proved I could overcome any obstacle and achieve my goals, no matter how daunting they seemed. The flexible program, caring faculty, and supportive environment allowed me to succeed against the odds.”

Sign Up for a Virtual Information Session!

Learn more about Chestnut Hill College’s Accelerated Adult Degree Program by attending a virtual information session. These sessions connect you directly with the people who will support your journey and give you the details you need to make an informed decision.

You’ll have the chance to:

  • Meet faculty and admission representatives
  • Explore Accelerated Adult Degree Program options and flexible study formats
  • Get guidance on financial aid and student support services

As a special benefit, students who attend a session for a master’s program will receive an application fee waiver. (Please note: The waiver does not apply to doctoral programs.)

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Apply to Chestnut Hill Today!

At Chestnut Hill College, applying to one of our Accelerated Adult Degree Program is simple, supportive and designed to help you reach your goals. From the start, you’ll receive personalized, one-on-one guidance to make the process clear and stress-free.

When you apply, you’ll benefit from:

  • No application fee
  • No essay requirement
  • Transfer up to 75 credits from another accredited college or university

Your future is waiting. Start your application today and join a mission-driven community that invests in you.

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