The Online Learner
No. 1 Tip on College Application: Don’t Delay
There is one thing Karagin Miller would tell every prospective University of Arkansas student if she could: Complete your application for admission at least one month ahead of the deadline listed. "The earlier the better!" Miller said.
Online Degree Programs
From the University of Arkansas
Flexible
Flexible
University of Arkansas Online programs give you the flexibility to balance family, work and school responsibilities. You do not have to put your life on hold while working toward a better one. Online programs are designed by academic departments on the Fayetteville campus to offer you another path to earning a degree from a top-tier public research university.
Affordable
Affordable
Students in an approved online degree program pay in-state tuition, have access to the U of A's support network, and become part of a long-standing community of passionate learners.
Support
Support
We’ll Help You Get and Stay on Course
The Online Student Liaison Office is here to help you get enrolled, stay on track, and navigate life as an online student. There is no shame in asking for directions on your road from application to graduation. So, ask away! We are always here to help point you in the right direction.
Student Stories
From Our Online Students and Graduates
Life is not always easy, but the journey is worth the wait. Never allow someone to tell you that you are not worth it or will never amount to anything. Prove them wrong by keeping your head held high and never giving up. It’s your life and you can...
Tabitha Mays
Benton, AR
RN to BSN
Read Tabitha's Story
I was a first-generation student. I had already accomplished so much by earning an associate's degree in business, but I wanted to further my education in accounting because this is where I can help others most. I like numbers and the order of accounting, and I want to use my...
Emily Burtnett
Waldron, AR
B.S.B.A. in Accounting
Read Emily's Story
It was always my plan, of course, to go to college, even back in Brazil. When I had the opportunity to come to United States to pursue the sport, I couldn't let that pass by. I'm a fifth-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and I'm a program director. I became interested...
Sophia Bazzi
Little Rock, AR
B.S.B.A. in General Business
Read Sophia's Story
I am actually doing five of the online programs. I am projected to graduate in May of 2027. ... My advice is to have really good time management skills and to have good self-motivation. Stay focused and always try and work ahead and, you know, don't miss any due dates. I would...
Nicole Price
Mount Ida, AR
B.S.B.A. in Accounting
Read Nicole's Story
The Online Learner
What does it take to be a successful online student at the U of A? What jobs can you pursue with an online degree? What’s special about U of A educators? The Online Learner blog describes the U of A learner experience and introduces the innovative people who shape those experiences.
In Motion: Online Master’s Degree Enhances Physical Education Teacher’s Development
You grew up in Indiana and currently reside in Arizona. Despite your journey from east to west, Arkansas has never been on your travel list. So, why would you choose to pursue an online master’s degree from the University ...
MSCM Online: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work in Dallas
Catherine Gingerich is a busy project manager at PepsiCo in the Dallas area. As a mom, she balances her professional work with a hectic home life as well. She graduated from the University of North Texas in 2012 and since that ...
From Coach to Leader: U of A Online Master’s Graduate Writes New Playbook
He may have hung up his whistle, but David Preston is still in the game. A longtime coach, he sees the court from a new vantage point as athletic director for the Huntsville School District in Northwest Arkansas. Preston got ...
Princeton Review Ranks Educational Leadership Doctoral Program Among Best to Advance Careers
The Princeton Review recently named the U of A College of Education and Health Professions' educational leadership doctoral program among the best online Doctor of Education programs in the country, citing its flexibility, affordability and access to innovative technology that ...