The Online Learner
Studying in an Online Degree Program: Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you considering enrolling in an online degree program? It’s both exciting and challenging because you don’t know what you don’t know, am I right?
Online Degree Programs
From the University of Arkansas
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
Online Students Pay In-State Tuition
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.
In It For You
We’ll Help You Get and Stay on Course
The 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.
Success Stories
From Our Online Students and Graduates
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.
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. Miller is an ...
Students Taught to Leverage Artificial Intelligence for Career Success
To be competitive in today's workforce, students need to know how to use artificial intelligence (AI) efficiently and ethically. The Work Trend Index Annual Report by Microsoft and LinkedIn indicates that 66% of business leaders will not consider hiring a candidate ...
Students in Online Degree Programs Balance Life, Learning
Time poverty. Patty Milner of the University of Arkansas calls time poverty the biggest challenge post-traditional adult students face in a new article titled “Redefining Student Success by Evolving Services for Modern Learners.” Milner is assistant vice provost for innovation ...
Virtual Connections, Real Support: Online Students Communicate, Collaborate
Students enrolled in online degree programs work together and support each other in several ways – even if they never meet in person. How do University of Arkansas online students make connections? They use all sorts of electronic communication methods including ...