Gap Year
Stay home. Don't fall behind.
Gap Year applicants are individuals who are enrolled and pursuing a degree at another college or university and who wish to take a limited number of courses at Oglethorpe. In an effort to support students who may be making difficult decisions during the pandemic, we're making it easy to enroll in small, high-engagement, discussion-based courses.
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Why enroll at OU?
In an effort to support students who may be making difficult decisions during the pandemic, we’re making it easy to enroll in small, high-engagement, discussion-based courses. Taking a gap semester? Nervous about taking classes face-to-face? Want to stay close to home? Classes at Oglethorpe are remote (login from your couch, the beach, or anywhere in between), interactive, and yes, your professors will know your name!
How much does it cost?
Due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding COVID-19, we have drastically reduced the price of our part-time course offerings. This cost is less than half of our standard rates! View the Part-Time day tuition rates and fees.
Gap Year students are not eligible for financial assistance and tuition is due before the first day of class.
What classes can I take?
Students may enroll in 1 or 2 courses for a maximum of 8 credit hours. You will indicate your preferred subject areas on your application and a member of our Office of Admission team will confirm your selections with you. Want to enroll full-time? Great! Just contact [email protected] and let us know.
How do I apply?
Candidates for Gap Year admission must be in academic good standing at their current college or university. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that the current institution will accept coursework completed at Oglethorpe. Transient candidates must meet any prerequisites for the courses in which they seek to enroll.
A completed application for transient admission includes the following:
- Free application – Create an account and complete the Non-Degree application.
- An official transcript from your current institution.
What happens after I submit my application?
After you are admitted, a member of our Office of Admission team will follow up with you to confirm and complete your course registration.
Questions? Please contact Ethan Hawkland at [email protected].