Ivy Bridge College Online

Ivy Bridge College

• Online college part of Tiffin University
• Offers several associate's degree programs
• Students receive a degree from Tiffin University upon completion
• Interactive courses with team learning opportunities
• Small classes of less than 25 students
• Programs can be completed in as little as 20 months
• Offers personalized success coaching to every student
• Articulation agreements with many schools

About Ivy Bridge College

Ivy Bridge College is part of Tiffin University, a private, coeducational university located in Tiffin, Ohio and founded in 1888. Ivy Bridge strives to help students with the transition to a four-year college by offering associate's degree programs entirely online. Students completing an associate's degree program at Ivy Bridge receive a degree from Tiffin University, a regionally accredited school, enabling students to transfer credits toward a bachelor's degree program.

Online courses are available 24 hours a day, with students learning at their own pace. In addition, every student at Ivy Bridge is provided with a success coach upon enrollment, helping each student to achieve his or her academic and personal goals. Tiffin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC/NCA).

Academic Programs

Examples of degree programs available online from Ivy Bridge College include:

• Associate of Arts in General Studies
• Associate of Business Administration in Accounting
• Associate of Business Administration in Business
• Associate of Business Administration in Computer & Information Technology
• Associate of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration
• Associate of Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement

Learning Options

Online programs at Ivy Bridge are very flexible; students can choose to take classes each term and graduate in as little as 20 months, or choose to go at a slower pace. Online classes are interactive, with students benefiting from team learning opportunities through threaded discussions, message boards, e-mail, and chat rooms. All coursework is available 24 hours a day. Ivy Bridge keeps class sizes small with no more than 25 students.

Faculty

Ivy Bridge faculty are highly qualified and considered experts in their fields, with a minimum of a Master's degree. The school has a staff of 50 full-time faculty and 100 adjunct faculty members who also teach at Tiffin University. Students have access to faculty through online office hours as well as e-mail, chat rooms, and newsgroups.

Student Life

Due to the flexible nature of Ivy Bridge's programs, students can continue working while attending school. Ivy Bridge focuses on helping students transition to college and provides each student with a Success Coach to adjust to college life, helping with things such as registering for classes and course selection, personal goals, etc. Success coaching is personalized, with each coach maintaining regular contact through e-mails, phone calls, and text messaging. In addition to success coaching, online tutoring and writing services are provided for academic assistance and support.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Interested applicants must create an online account and complete the admissions application. Students must send official high school transcripts as well as any standardized test scores to the school. The Admissions Office is available to assist students throughout the process.

Financial aid at Ivy Bridge and students should start the process be completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. (FAFSA). Options include grants, scholarships and loans. Ivy Bridge also offers payment plans to assist with tuition costs.