Determine which school is best for you. Think about how much money you are willing and able to spend on returning to college. Look into colleges and universities with majors and programs of study that you are interested in and that will help provide you with the career you want.
Consider your personal life. If you have a family that you are not willing to move across the country for you to attend college, consider an accredited online college or a community college in your area. If you don't have to worry about anyone except yourself when going back to college, choose a college with the best program for your course of study that falls within your budget.
Register for courses once you have been accepted as a student. Take a light course of study to help you get used to college again. Part-time programs provide an excellent option for adult students who already have careers that they cannot afford to leave while attending school or for those who must take care of children or other family members.
Join a club or organization through your college that focuses on supporting adults who are returning to college. This type of organization will put you in contact with other adults who are going back to school and will give you the support you need to be successful in school.
Communicate with your professors. Let them know about other responsibilities that you have at home and determine whether or not they can work with your schedule. Get advice from your professors about going back to college and about any strategies they think you might find useful.