Can I get a degree online?
I started my degree years ago, can I complete it online?
How will an online degree be indicated on my diploma and transcript?
Can I take online courses before I am admitted to a degree program?
How can I find out which courses are offered by my campus?
Can I preview what an online course looks like?
Will online courses count toward my major or general education requirements?
Is it possible to complete all general education requirements online?
Can all lower division courses be completed online?
Can I take online courses from a University of Minnesota campus other than my own?
Is an online degree the same as a degree earned in the classroom?
How much do online courses cost?
How can I get financial aid for my online degree program?
I am not a resident, do I pay in-state or out-of-state tuition?
Where can I find exam proctors to verify my identity and watch as I complete an exam?
Are there professional development or personal enrichment courses available in my field?
How can I get my transcript(s)?
How can I verify the CEU units I completed for a professional development program?

Can I get a degree online?

Yes. The University of Minnesota offers bachelors, masters, doctoral and specialty degrees online. See the online degrees section on the Digital Campus website: www.digitalcampus.umn.edu.

I started my degree on campus years ago. Can I complete it online?

The University of Minnesota has two degree-completion options for students. These programs have been specifically designed for students who have over 50 college credits and need a new option for completing their studies. See degree completion on the Digital Campus website.

Will an online degree from the University of Minnesota indicate that it is an online degree on my diploma and transcript?

No. Your transcripts and diploma will reflect your University of Minnesota degree and will not indicate that the degree was obtained online. The diploma is signed by the chancellor of the campus your degree is awarded from.

Can I take online courses before I am admitted to a degree program?

Yes.  Please check with an adviser in the program in which you are interested before registering to determine a best match between your needs and available online courses.

How can I find out which courses are offered by my campus?

Search the class schedule by campus at http://onestop.umn.edu.  Be sure to talk to your adviser before registering for any courses.

Can I preview what an online course looks like?

Yes. You can view a mock-up of an online course at www.moodle.umn.edu. If you have an Internet ID, you can view the “Cooking with Chocolate” sample course (in the left-hand navigation list) to see some of the software features such as discussions, wikis, and assignments.

Will online courses count toward my major or general education requirements?

Online courses are fully equivalent to on-campus courses. You need to speak to your adviser to ensure the courses you plan to take will meet the requirements of your major and general education requirements.  Check with your adviser before registering and paying for any course, online or on campus.

Is it possible to complete all general education requirements online?

Yes, it is possible.  Minnesota has transfer curriculum, which are the general education requirements that can be transferred to MNSCU and U of M institutions.  You can find information on the online Minnesota transfer curriculum on the Digital Campus website: www.digitalcampus.umn.edu.

Can all lower division courses be completed online?

Possibly. Foundational courses differ by major, as do general education requirements. Check with your major program to see if your foundational courses are offered online.

Can I take online courses from a University of Minnesota campus other than my own?

It is possible to take a course from another U of M campus. However, the credits may not count if you are near graduation, have already transferred many other credits from a different institution, or the course may not apply to your major. You should speak to your adviser before registering for any course.

To take an online course offered by another U of M campus, you will need to fill out a multi-institutional form and have it processed by your home U of M campus in order to enroll.

Please note that a separate form must be completed for every semester you choose to take a course from another campus. If you choose to take online courses from more than one U of M campus outside your home campus, you must fill out a form for each campus from which you are taking courses, even if those courses are taken in the same semester.

Is an online degree the same as a degree earned in the classroom?

Yes. The University of Minnesota provides equal quality education both in classroom-based and in online courses. The online programs are equivalent to the on-campus degree programs, generally with the same instructors, program requirements, and curriculum. Online degrees require the same amount of work and dedication as a classroom-based course, but are often more self-paced. All degrees are conferred by the Regents of the University of Minnesota, whether the courses were taken online or in-person. The online degree programs offered by the University of Minnesota Digital Campus are accredited.

How much do online courses cost?

The cost of an online course depends on the institution offering the course. Generally, the cost of taking an online course is tuition plus college and online fees.

Can I use financial aid toward an online course or online degree?

Financial aid does not have restrictions about online courses, however, there are restrictions for extended term courses (nine-months long, usually offered through the College of Continuing Education). Some online courses are also extended term. Before registering for an online course, contact One Stop to see how your financial aid package may be affected by the courses you are planning on taking.

How can I get financial aid for my online degree program?

Check with the One Stop office for the campus at which the online program is being offered.

To calculate your fees, contact One Stop for the campus offering the degree program:
• Twin Cities: www.onestop.umn.edu
• Crookston: www.onestop.umcrookston.edu
• Duluth: www.duluth.umn.edu/prospective
• Morris: www.morris.umn.edu/onestop

I am not a resident of Minnesota. Do I pay in-state or out-of-state tuition?

Generally, all online students pay in-state tuition. However, any student admitted to a traditional degree program as an out-of-state student who is taking at least one classroom-based course during the same semester will pay out of state tuition. One Stop can provide you with exact figures.

I have an exam that requires proctoring. Where can I find exam proctors (to verify my identity and watch as I complete an exam)?

Consult the unit offering the online course on acceptable proctoring procedures to make sure you will meet the requirements they list. The U of M Twin Cities College of Continuing Education provides some general information on proctored exam policy.

Are there professional development or personal enrichment courses available in my field?

Check on the Digital Campus website: www.digitalcampus.umn.edu. There are specific sections for both professional development and personal enrichment. Contact the unit offering the programs you’re interested in directly for more information.

How can I get my transcript(s)?

If you have University of Minnesota credits, you can request your unofficial or official transcript.

How can I verify the CEU units I completed for a professional development program?

Contact the unit(s) that offered the course(s). If you took a course offered by the College of Continuing Education at the U of M Twin Cities, they can be contacted at 612-624-4000 or CCEinfo@umn.edu.
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