Can I get a degree online?
How do I apply for an online degree?
Can I transfer my previous credits toward an online degree?
If I’m not a current student, can I still take online courses?
Can I take online courses before I am admitted to a degree program?
Is an online degree the same as a degree earned in the classroom?
Is it possible to complete all general education requirements online?
Can I use financial aid toward an online course or online degree?
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?

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.

How do I apply for an online degree? For which term can I be admitted?

Each degree program has varying requirements and processes. For the online undergraduate degrees, students can apply for admission fall, spring, or summer terms. To see the admissions and application information for each degree, see the page for the specific program, linked to from the Degree Programs page.

If I’m transferring from another institution, can I transfer my previous credits toward an online degree?

Generally, the degree completion programs are very transfer-friendly. To check transfer applicability, contact the program for which you are interested.

If I’m not a student at the University of Minnesota, can I still take online courses?

Yes. The University of Minnesota offers online courses from four campuses: Duluth, Morris, Crookston, and the Twin Cities. See the Online Courses page for more information.

In order to register for online courses as a non-university student, follow the instructions listed on the appropriate page:
• For Twin Cities courses: www.onestop.umn.edu
• For Crookston courses: www.umcrookston.edu/admissions
• For Duluth courses: www.d.umn.edu/ce
• For Morris courses: www.genedweb.morris.umn.edu

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.