The Advantages of Online Education

Do you wish attending school could fit into your busy schedule? Now it can. At Argosy University, our online degree programs can give you the freedom to decide when – and where – to attend class. And because our programs are designed for working professionals, you can be confident that Argosy University respects your need to maintain the right work–life balance.

Our Approach to Online Learning

When you become a student of Argosy University you'll notice our unique approach to online learning:

• The freedom to attend class anytime, anywhere: All courses are 100% asynchronous, so you can choose when and where you want to attend class. There is no preset schedule to adhere to.
• Informative lectures: All lectures augment, rather than repeat, textbook reading.
• Relevant course media: All course media are developed with real-world professions in mind, and all courses are specifically designed to enhance the degree programs they are part of.
• Active discussions: All discussion questions are designed to promote active conversation among class participants, rather than the delivery of finite answers.
• Professional course design: All courses are developed by our team of professional instructional designers, who understand how to focus studies, promote interactive exchange among all class participants, and enhance learning both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Relevant readings: All textbook readings directly relate to course content and assignments.

The Campus Common: Embodying the Argosy University Experience

At Argosy University, we are committed to delivering more than an education — we bring the campus experience to our online students through our Campus Common, a unique online campus community

More than an online classroom, the Campus Common enables students to:

• Connect with their academic advisors and financial aid officers
• Access tutoring and career services
• Interact with their classmates and instructors
• Attend special online events
• Purchase books and apparel
• Participate in professional organizations

For Argosy University online students, success is cultivated inside and outside the classroom.

Once you're accepted to Argosy University, our help doesn't stop there. Throughout your entire academic program, you will have access to a comprehensive range of student services via the Campus Common interface. Resources like the following make online learning with Argosy University convenient and productive:

• Student Support Center: Access to advising, student financial services, and career services
• Argosy University Connections: A social networking site that allows students to engage with each other on a more personal level
• Worldwide Professional Network: An avenue for interacting with an impressive network of Argosy University graduates
• 24-hour Technical Support: Access to knowledgeable representatives who can resolve technical issues
• Argosy University Online Library: An extensive resource for project research, course-related materials, and career-related reading
• Online Tutoring: Supplementary one-on-one instruction for students who need it
• Online Bookstore: Ability to purchase course-required books and software as well as Argosy University apparel and accessories

To learn more about the Argosy University advantage, view our student experience video.