Ivy Tech’s Associate Accelerated Program (ASAP)

The Associate Accelerated Program at Ivy Tech is a unique, student-focused introduction to college and a fast-track to an Associate Degree. Students that are 16-20 years old have the opportunity to earn their degree in just 11 months instead of the traditional two-year track.

Robert Smith
December 19, 2018

Program Tracks:

  • Associate of Science in Liberal Arts
    • Curriculum includes courses selected from the Core Transfer Library and the Statewide Transfer General Education Core to ensure successful transfer.
  • Associate of Science in Business Administration (Transfer as a Junior Program)
    • “Transfer as a Junior” Agreements exist with all public four-year colleges in Indiana. Students who are admitted to a four-year college after completing the Transfer as a Junior program will graduate with their Bachelor’s Degree in three years if they follow the required curriculum.

Requirements to be Admitted:

  • 2.5 (Or Higher) GPA on a 4-point scale.
  • College “Program Ready” in Math and English as determined by standardized test scores:
    • English Scores:
      • SAT: 27 (Writing and Language) or 510 ERW and 25 (Reading) or 510 ERW.
      • ACT: 17 (English) and 18 (Reading)
      • Accuplacer: 80 (Sentence Skills) and 76 (Reading)
    • Math Scores:
      • SAT: 550 (Math)
      • ACT: 24 (Math)
      • Accuplacer: 92 (Elementary Algebra)
        • Students who test below “Program Ready” in Math will have opportunities for remediation.
  • Core 40, Academic Honors, or Technical Honors Diplomas
  • Good high school attendance and discipline record.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Personal Interview

Application Process:

1.) Visit https://www.ivytech.edu/asap/ to complete an interest form.

2.) Complete Ivy Tech Application at https://www.ivytech.edu/apply-now/index.html

3.) Complete the ASAP application at https://www.ivytech.edu/asap/

4.) Two Recommendations are needed from teachers, counselors, or others familiar with your academic potential. They can complete the recommendation here.

5.) Interview with an ASAP Director and/or Academic Lead

Program Schedule:

Summer

Orientation – June 6th to 7th, 2019

Courses Begin – June 10th, 2019

Independence Day – July 4th, 2019

Classes End – August 2nd, 2019

Fall

Classes Begin – August 26th, 2o19

Labor Day – September 2nd, 2019

Fall Break – October 20th to 29th, 2019

Thanksgiving Break – November 28th to 29th, 2019

Classes End – December 20th, 2019

Spring

Classes Begin – January 13th, 2020.

Dr. ML King Day – January 20th, 2020.

Spring Break – March 9th to 13th, 2020.

Classes End – May 8th, 2020.

Graduation – May 9th, 2020.

Coursework:

Coursework is spread over five eight-week terms. Classes are held from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday.

Other Info:

  • Friday Enrichment
    • Each Friday, all ASAP students are required to attend “Friday Enrichment” sessions. These sessions vary in content from week to week. Examples include:
      • Cohort Meetings
      • Guest Speakers
      • Community Service Opportunities
      • Visits to Four-year Colleges
      • Leadership experiences
      • Team-building exercises
  • Class sizes are small.
  • Cohort Based (You will be taking your classes with the same group of people all the way through and you will work together as a group.)
  • Dual Credit Accepted

Questions?

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Heather McDonald at: