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Pursuing your education in an online learning environment comes with some great perks – a flexible schedule, affordable tuition, and expert faculty – just to name a few. If you’re new to online learning, you might be surprised at how engaging and truly interactive the experience can be!

CSU Global isn't just another traditional campus that jumped into online education because of necessity. Instead, we've grown with intentionality, and have been built with purpose for online excellence from day one. Our programs are optimized for a 100% online learning experience, and we’ve continued to provide the highest quality virtual, yet interactive, education for more than a decade.

The benefits of a CSU Global education speak for themselves:

• 94% of alumni say their program helped them accomplish career goals.
• 97% of alumni say their program assisted with personal development.
• 98% of employers say they are Very Satisfied or Satisfied with their CSU Global graduate employee(s).

Not all online degrees are created equally. That's why it's so important to research a college or university's accreditation prior to enrolling.

Accreditation is awarded to institutes of higher learning by an independent, external group of auditors who confirm that the college or university in question keeps their promises to students.

CSU Global has earned regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Regional accreditation is highly regarded around the world because it’s a comprehensive, peer-reviewed process that ensures a consistent standard of quality for higher education institutions. CSU Global is proud to be one of the few regionally accredited online universities.

Another reason accreditation is so important is because employers respect degrees (online or otherwise) from institutions that they recognize positively. An unaccredited degree could be questioned by potential employers or future educational institutions, should you want to continue your studies at a different university.

In addition to its regional accreditation, CSU Global is part of the world-renowned CSU System, which means you are earning your degree from an institution employers already know, trust, and recognize.

In an online university, technology is what connects you to instructors, coursework, and peers. CSU Global’s faculty are specially trained to teach in a dynamic, asynchronous learning environment, which gives way to a versatile learning experience.

Students interact with classmates and instructors every week through online discussion boards. Valuable conversations and discussions still occur, but at a pace that works for each individual student. The online format can allow for more thoughtful responses than you might get in an in-person classroom environment.

The majority of courses include critical thinking assignments and exercises, portfolio projects, and required discussion contribution.

Get a feel for the online classroom with this sample coursework and find more information about how online classes work here.

Accreditation is awarded to an institute of higher learning by an independent, external group of peer reviewers who confirm that the college or university in question keeps the promises it makes to students.

The difference between a "regionally accredited" and "nationally accredited" school is very important when choosing the institution you will attend. Regional accreditation is highly regarded around the world because it’s a comprehensive, peer-reviewed process that ensures a consistent standard of quality for higher education institutions. It is rooted in the history of traditional brick-and-mortar colleges and universities, and CSU Global is proud to be one of the few regionally accredited online universities.

Regional accreditation standards require that up to one-third of a degree program’s curriculum includes general education courses in social, natural and physical sciences, English, math, humanities, and art. Colleges and universities that are regionally accredited usually only accept transfer credits or degrees from other regionally accredited institutions.

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The HLC accredits, and thereby grants membership to, educational institutions in the North Central region: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The HLC is recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The HLC has designed the accreditation process to achieve its mission: Serving the common good by assuring and advancing the quality of higher education.

HLC accreditation is based on the thorough evaluation and fulfillment of five specific criteria:

• Mission
• Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
• Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support
• Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement
• Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness

Our accredited online degree programs include undergraduate degrees, master's degrees, and certificates of completion programs with the academic standards of a state university.

CSU Global offers 15 undergraduate programs, which lead to Bachelor of Science degrees and 16 graduate-level degree programs, including both academic Master of Science and professional focused Master programs.

Our admissions requirements reflect both the academic quality of our institution and our commitment to student-centered excellence.

For undergraduate programs, offers of admission may be granted to applicants who:

• Meet First Year requirements, have official high school transcript(s) or GED on file, and have a resume outlining two years of experience.
• Are aged 23 or older and/or have been out of school for five or more years, meet CSU Global minimum admission requirements, and have official proof of a high school transcript(s) or GED on file. These applicants are not required to meet first-year or transfer student admission requirements as outlined by the State of Colorado.
• Has official high school transcript(s) or GED on file and has completed 24 or more college-level semester credit hours or 36 or more college-level quarter credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university. These applicants are considered transfer students and not required to meet first year admission requirements.
• Are applying for Non-Degree Seeking Status and have official proof of a high school transcript(s) or GED on file.

For graduate programs, applicants are eligible for admission if they have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) is preferred. For those applicants with an undergraduate GPA lower than 3.00, a graduate degree (or higher) GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) can also be used for admission. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.00 may apply for Provisional Admission. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA lower than 3.00 and a graduate GPA lower than a 3.00 may also apply for Provisional Admission.

Find more information about our admissions requirements and application process here.

While it is a big commitment, choosing a major will not dictate the rest of your life – you can always change your mind and explore other options.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average adult in their 20s will switch jobs once every three years, and the average person will change careers two or three times in their lifetime. Don't worry if you aren't sure about what you want to be when you grow up, even if you're already grown up.

CSU Global offers numerous career-focused programs that may interest you, and many have earned top rankings from respected higher education experts, including:

• B.S. in Criminal Justice: #1 Best Online Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Online Course Report
• B.S. in Health Care Management: Named to the list of Best Online Schools for Bachelor of Health Care Management from Online Schools Center
• B.S. in Human Resources Management: #1 Best Online Bachelor’s in Human Resources from The Best Schools
• B.S. in Information Technology: #1 Most Affordable Bachelor's Degrees in Computers and IT from Great Value Colleges
• B.S. in Management Information Systems: #1 Best Online Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems Programs from Best Colleges
• B.S in Marketing: #2 Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s in Marketing from The Best Schools
• B.S. in Project Management: #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Project Management by Top Management Degrees
• M.S. in Criminal Justice: #1 Best Online Master’s in Criminal Justice from Best Masters Programs
• M.S. in Data Analytics: #3 Best Online Master’s in Data Analytics from Best Masters Programs
• M.S. in Finance: #1 Best Online Master’s in Finance from Best Masters Programs
• M.S. in Healthcare Administration: #5 Best Online Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Best College Reviews
• M.S. in Human Resource Management: #2 Best Online Master’s in Human Resources from Online Course Report
• M.S. in Information Technology Management: #5 Affordable Master’s in Network Management from Best Value Schools
• M.S. in Management: #1 Best Online Master’s in Management from Best Masters Programs
• M.S. in Project Management: #7 Best Online Master’s in Project Management from Online Course Report
• M.S. in Teaching and Learning: #2 Affordable Master’s K-12 Teaching Online Degree Programs from Best Value Schools

Click below to learn more details about each of our programs:

Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Master’s Degree Programs

As a not-for-profit public university, our goal at CSU Global is to make your online tuition as affordable as possible. We offer low-cost online degree tuition rates without taking anything away from the quality of the education you receive. We also lock in that low tuition rate with our tuition guarantee, and we provide additional discounted tuition rates for members of the armed forces and employees of our corporate affiliate partners.

For nearly 10 years we’ve maintained our affordable tuition rates, while the national average continues to grow by 8% each year. As a CSU Global student, you’ll never fall victim to surprise student fees – we just don’t have any!

That being said, we know it can be a struggle to cover the costs of getting a bachelor’s or master’s degree. CSU Global financial aid counselors are available to help you understand all of your financial aid options. In addition to scholarships, grants, loans, and other programs, there are many options available to help manage your educational expenses.

Completing your degree program online can take significantly less time than at a traditional brick-and-mortar campus… or it could take a bit longer. It depends on your pace and schedule.

CSU Global offers every course, every trimester in accelerated eight-week increments. Students can quickly complete courses when you’re ready, rather than having to wait a full semester or trimester for a course to be available.

At CSU Global, time-to-completion also depends on how many transfer credits a student can apply toward their degree. We are committed to accepting as many transfer credits as possible, including community college credits and alternative credit options.

Competency Based Exams and Prior Learning Assessments can also be used to get credit for your non-collegiate work and/or life experience that proves your proficiency in a certain area of study.

Speak with an enrollment counselor directly or use our Transfer Estimates to get an estimate of how many of your past credits can transfer to your current degree goals.