Benedictine University

Benedictine University is located in Lisle, Illinois, and offers undergraduate, graduate and doctorate, and accelerated undergraduate programs. Benedictine University offers special programs for adult students on weekends and evenings, including undergraduate degree and certificate programs.

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Benedictine University offers over 50 undergraduate programs in a variety of disciplines, including accounting, anthropology, bilingual journalism, chemistry, global studies, medical humanities, and more. A limited number of these programs are available for adults on an accelerated learning schedule in order to enable adults to earn degrees while employed or dealing with the responsibilities of day-to-day life.

In addition to undergraduate programs, Benedictine University offers 13 graduate programs, 32 certificate programs, and 2 doctoral programs. These graduate programs include M.S. in Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, and many Master of Science programs in various disciplines. Some of these graduate programs are offered as night and weekend courses, or even online. Students interested in online learning should consult Benedictine University to determine whether or not a program offers online courses.

Admissions procedures vary for freshmen students, transfer students, adult undergraduate students, graduate students, and international students. Students should be prepared to complete an application, provide relevant transcripts and test results, a personal statement, and a letter of recommendation. Adult students must provide college transcripts, a high school diploma or GED, and must have two years of full-time work experience.

Benedictine University offers on-campus housing for undergraduate students, and some graduate students. Benedictine University provides a traditional college residence experience to students, including a residence life community, and planned residence activities.

Some Benedictine University students may be eligible for federal and state financial aid. Students should complete the FAFSA to qualify for federal and state aid, and can contact the financial aid department for specific information on additional financial aid programs and options.