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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