Office of Adult Learner Services - OALS

COVID-19 Update - The Office of Adult Learner Services is open and available to help both current and students interested in continuing their education at South. You can reach us at 251-460-OALS (6257) or 251-289-0890. You can also email us at adultlearner@southalabama.edu

Welcome to the Office of Adult Learner Services (OALS) at the University of South Alabama! This office was established with you in mind! OALS is here to help you fulfill your dream of earning a college degree, and you might just be closer than you think! Let us chat with you about college credit you previously earned, and the opportunity to earn credit for prior learning through your profession. Or, if you decided to begin college for the first time, we are eager to help you navigate your journey as part of the Jaguar family.

Whomever you are, or wherever you are in life, you belong at USA and OALS welcomes you. We are ready to provide guidance and support tailored to your unique situation, walking alongside you through this journey to graduation - The Office of Adult Learner Services is here for you!

The Office of Adult Learner Services provides a multitude of assistance including:

navigating admissions
exploring financial aid
online learning
accessing learning supports for writing
using the library
finding buildings
getting connected with the university community
finding a job

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The First Step in Reaching My Goal Required that I Return to College

Friday - January 10, 2020

Christopher Pritchett attended the University of South Alabama as a traditional student from 1992 to 1996 as a theatre arts major; however, he left without earning a degree. In the 20-plus years since, Pritchett built a successful career as a retail manager and always intended to one day return and finish his studies.

Postponed College? New Resource Available

Wednesday - January 9, 2019

Many adults who are leading busy lives would like to go to college or finish getting the education that they postponed. The University of South Alabama has created the Office of Adult Learner Services, OALS, to better support those students who have unique circumstances.

A Second Chance at Life Points South

Monday - November 12, 2018

Fred Kelley is an inspiration and a celebrity to many in his home city of Monroeville, Ala. He's a longtime radio station announcer there, and he's gained notoriety by bicycling 90 miles to Mobile to raise money for cancer research.