The Undergraduate Program for Homeschoolers at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont offers young people, ages 14-19, who have learned independently outside of schools, an opportunity to begin earning college credit while continuing to learn in a self-directed style. Students design their own courses in collaboration with a faculty advisor, and may choose one or two 3-credit courses per semester.

Each semester begins with a weekend residency (Friday morning through Sunday afternoon). In 2006 residencies will be held March 3-5 and September 8-10. Students develop their semester study plans at the residency, and attend workshops on topics such as academic writing, library research, critical reflection, and areas of special interest. There will also be time for socializing and informal discussions with peers and faculty members. Students under the age of 18 will be required to be accompanied to the residency by a parent.

Following the residency, students engage in a 12-week semester. According to their study plans, which explicitly list each student’s particular learning goals, students send regular packets containing their particular work to their faculty advisor, who responds with detailed comments and suggestions.

The deadline for applying for enrollment in the Spring, 2006 semester is February 16, 2006. If you are ready to apply for the Undergraduate Program for Homeschoolers, click here: Apply on-line.