The Odyssey Program
Leadership defined for today, tomorrow and beyond...
WHAT IS ODYSSEY AND HOW CAN IT WORK FOR YOUR STUDENT?
PREPARATION FOR THE JOURNEY AHEAD...
The Odyssey Program is a bridge from the security of the Challenge Program to the
bright opportunities of the future! Odyssey allows your student to take bold new steps
into self-reliance, self-assurance, and confidence with the support of trusted Mentors
and CC leadership. In partnership with Southeastern University, an accredited private,
Christian university, The Odyssey Program provides Challenge IV graduates the
opportunity to earn begin their college coursework while participating in a leadership and personal
development program overseen by those CC Mentors.
WHO IS AN ODYSSEY STUDENT?
THE 5 ASPECTS OF THE ODYSSEY PROGRAM
ACADEMICS
Students are able to earn college credits through Southeastern University during their year in
the program. A dedicated academic advisor assists each
student as they formulate a personalized academic plan to
make it a perfect fit. All classes are conducted
online and completed at home on their schedule. Practical work or service experience can also be counted for college credit as part of the Divine Design portion of any degree earned through SEU.
BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP
Students will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills
in the areas of service, planning and executing excursions, continued student-led conversations and
devotional time, group projects and more! Through the study of biblical examples of leadership and deep engagement with the core virtues, students emerge more prepared to lead in their communities, workplaces and families.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Students will explore integrated spiritual topics each
week in community through bible study, applied commentary and application, and by using a variety of other sources that will help them grow firm in their faith.
Odyssey students dive deep into cultural and spiritual issues within the safety of their community .
PRACTICAL SKILLS PRACTICE
Students will learn practical skills such as budgeting, planning, balancing work, academic and personal life demands, being dependable for the benefit of others, and the organizational strategies to succeed in each of those areas.
EXPERIENCE
Students will join mentors on FOUR excursions to build relationships, learn new skills, and experience
new places like they never have before.
CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
As believers we know we grow better, together. Odyssey continues on in the spirit of the model providing students a familiar place to step out and experience new places, circumstances and people. -Proverbs 27:17
What courses are available to Odyssey students?
Odyssey students are enrolled as online undergraduate students and can take a great variety
of courses! The academic advisor will work closely with students to understand their goals and needs to create an individual degree plan that is focused on their interests and passions. Whether they have concurrent education credits (traditional CCPlus) already or will be starting fresh, there will be courses available to propel them toward their degree and experience goals. Mentors and advisors will work with students and families to achieve the perfect fit for every student.
The integration of specific SEU courses and the Odyssey program will allow students to continue
on in a familiar setting of academics and discussion to deepen their understanding and experience.
More on Odyssey and Financial Aid...
All financial aid questions should be directed to SEU rather than Odyssey. Each applicant will have unique circumstances that the experts at SEU are able to handle quickly and efficiently. Financial aid (FAFSA and scholarships) and college savings plan distributions (529 and others) are agreements between the university and individuals and The Odyssey Program has no capability to speak or act on behalf of students. At this time, payments for the SEU coursework will be made individually and directly to SEU. Payments for the Odyssey portion of the program are paid directly to Classical Conversations either in total at the beginning of the program or quarterly by the specified due dates. Questions about payments not dependent on financial aid should not be directed to site FA.
* The Odyssey Program is not able to assist in the application for financial aid.
** FAFSA and other payment programs apply only to the SEU course costs. The Odyssey portion of the program cannot be discounted or included in financial aid programs.
*** The Odyssey Program can be paid in full at the beginning of the program or paid in four
quarterly payments that are billed through Integrity College Solutions.
ARE YOU READY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ODYSSEY?
Get to know UNDERGRAD and ODYSSEY at a CCPlus Odyssey Program Info Meeting or on a Connect Call...
Please join us for an introduction to The Undergrad and Odyssey Programs- the next step in the journey from Challenge to the opportunities of the future! This bridge program is an opportunity for all students who have a desire to learn, grow and pursue truth, beauty, and goodness in the next phase of their lives, whether they go on to seek degrees, trades, or entrepreneurship!
Learn all about the aspects of the specialized Odyssey programs that make them truly unique in today's world of higher education. This opportunity is certainly preparation for the exciting journey ahead!
Click the banner above to register for the Interest Group. Once complete, you will receive a confirmation and an opportunity to schedule a Connect Call or Info Meeting.
If you have any questions or would like to connect with a mentor before the info meeting, please contact a mentor directly.
Jamie Harmon at jamie.harmon@classicalconversations.com or
Rachel Thompson at rthompson@classicalconversations.com
IMPORTANT DEADLINES for the Odyssey Program
Odyssey Late Application Season (if available): April 1st- May 30th
Odyssey Registration Ends: May 30th
SEU Fall Registration begins: April 1st, 2024
* Students that apply after March 15th may not find be able to register for the sections and classes that are their first choice.
Odyssey Cohort Building begins: June 1st
Odyssey Program begins: Early August
SEU Courses begin: Late August
Connect with Odyssey Mentors Jamie Harmon and Rachel Thompson
Mrs. Jamie Harmon- jamie.harmon@classicalconversations.com 904-629-4413
Mrs. Rachel Thompson- rthompson@classicalconversations.com 302-545-1316