An Online University with Unlimited Possibilities

For more than 25 years, CSU has helped adult learners achieve their academic goals by providing the strongest online degree programs at an affordable rate. Carefully designed and taught by professors who are experts within their respective fields, CSU's courses couple real-world experience with the latest industry best practices to give students the edge they need in a competitive job market.

Flexible Online Learning Options

Giving our students the flexibility they need to fit education into their busy schedules is at the core of our mission. Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals, moms, dads and anyone else who is balancing school with other life commitments.

Enrollment Features

Start anytime with LifePace Learning®. Progress through your courses in as early as four weeks or as long as 10 weeks.

No Required Login Times
No Set Start Dates or Completion Dates
Complete Assignments at Your Own Pace
Enroll 365 Days a Year

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Enrollment Features

Complete assignments at your own pace while working within set course start and end dates. A term lasts approximately nine weeks.

Register for the next term by .

No Required Login Times
Weekly Assignments Keep You on Track
Choose From 11 Term Start Dates Per Year
Federal Student Aid Available

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Enrollment Features

Available to students using VA educational benefits, this option combines the freedom of working at your own pace with the structure of set start and end dates.

No Required Login Times
Complete Assignments at Your Own Pace
Choose From 11 Term Start Dates Per Year

Learn More about Veterans Flexible Enrollment

Federal Student Aid and VA funding is unavailable for students who enroll in the LifePace Learning® option. Federal Student Aid is unavailable for students who enroll in Veterans Flexible Enrollment.

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Payment Options for Everyone

On average, CSU’s tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors. Plus, there are many Ways to Save including scholarships, military tuition assistance, Learning Partnerships and more.

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