Finishing Your Degree: When Is the Right Time?

Deciding to finish your bachelor’s degree can be a crucial step toward achieving your goals. While it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re looking at your calendar, waiting for the "perfect" circumstances and ideal timing can lead to putting off your goals again and again until you’ve lost your motivation.

In reality, now may be the right time to get started in pursuit of your college degree. The experiences of hundreds of adult students in our programs suggests that simply taking action is the key, while overthinking can create an unnecessary–and largely overblown–mental obstacle.

If you’re like most busy adults, strategies, support and persistence can allow you to carve out the time to complete your degree. Keeping the end goal in mind can help too. Remember, you’re making a long-term change that will unlock new opportunities for your future!

Finding Time to Finish Your Degree

Finding time to complete coursework alongside work, family obligations and other responsibilities can be a challenge, but it’s by no means insurmountable. Here are some practical steps to help you incorporate classes into your schedule:

• Set Clear Priorities:

  Evaluate your current commitments and identify where you can create space for your studies.

• Create a Flexible Study Schedule:

  Our online programs allow you to tailor your coursework around your life. Dedicate specific times each week for studying to establish a routine.

• Utilize Resources:

  Take advantage of academic support and advising services to help you stay on track and manage your workload effectively.

How Long Will It Take to Complete My Degree?

Completion time varies based on individual circumstances and the curriculum for your degree program, but many students finish their degrees within two or three years, thanks to our adaptable program structures. Maximum flexibility allows you to balance your studies with your job and family commitments.

Now is the time to embrace your potential! In our next post, we’ll explore effective strategies to help you successfully complete your degree.