With a 3-year-old son, a full-time job and a load of classes life is hectic for Brandi Krintz, a nursing student at Ball State University.
Krintz sought a solution with Ball State University's Degree in 3 Program, which allows students to graduate in three years, but in order to do so, she said, she would have to start anew with her college education.
Associate Director of Admissions Brad Hostetler said Ball State offers 30 programs that allow students to earn their degrees in three years, but in order to do so they must sign up as freshmen.
"They take a full load of classes during two or sometimes three summers," Hostetler said. "In order to finish in three years they will have to take summer classes. They'll have additional work with professional academic advisers that will help monitor their progress."
Problems, such as Krintz's, he said, arise when students decide to transfer from another school where they have already earned credit. The program would force them to move back to freshman status.
"Any student would be eligible, but to complete it in three years, you'd have to start as a freshman," Hostetler said.
Also, he said there is less leeway with students changing their majors if they want to graduate in three years. Students must contact the Office of Admissions to see if they qualify for the program.
Krintz said she began her college career at Indiana University and decided to switch to the nursing program at Ball State after four years.
After arriving at Ball State, she learned about the Degree in 3 Program. Not knowing that she would be denied, she said, she thought it would be a great opportunity. After many discussions with the admissions office, Krintz's plan fell through.
"My main concern was that I didn't meet their exact criteria," Krintz said. "It's very limiting on who it offers opportunities to."
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