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Select one of the options below:
I want to earn a degree from a reputable, research-based university.
I want a recognized, respected program that pushes me and will help me excel in my industry of choice.
I want the flexibility of learning from anywhere, but a program with high academic standards.
If you answered "Yes", you should consider exploring CSU's online degree and certificate programs:
The only difference between CSU and CSU Online is the setting. When you enroll in one of our online degree or graduate certificate programs, you are enrolled at Colorado State University, a top-tier, regionally accredited institution recognized by U.S. News and World Report.
When you become an online student with CSU, you get:
Wondering what it's like to learn from a distance? Here’s what some of our students have to say:
"When doing my online program... I was thinking about it... I have studied in this chair, I have studied in my bed with my five-year-old, I've studied on a cardboard table in a construction zone, I've studied in my car while my child was at cheerleading practice. Because you can connect wirelessly, you can do it anywhere."
—Judy Ortiz, Ph.D. Higher Education Leadership
"I would recommend the distance program for anyone wanting to maintain their current connections and life, and who wants a more intimate setting than just another online program can offer.”
—Megan Wykhuis, Master of Social Work
"I really needed to go to a school where I felt like I had staff and faculty that were invested in me. When I showed up on campus for my graduation, I knew these people. It was like a reunion in some ways."
—Aaron Bachler, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
About 70 professionals make up the CSU Online staff. From application to graduation, our number-one priority remains helping students find a program that fits their individual goals.
“Navigating the university application process can be tricky. Our team builds relationships with prospective students. We learn about their goals and challenges so we can better support their unique academic journey. This might include connecting them with financial aid info, checking on transcript status, or just answering questions about a program. Most importantly, we want to make sure our programs are a good fit. Our team is committed to offering tailored assistance to students and hopefully providing a smooth transition into joining the Ram Family.”
—Conor McLean, Manager of Recruitment, CSU Online
CSU Online collaborates closely with the colleges, departments, and divisions across the University, with other universities in the CSU System, and with government, business, and nonprofit organizations, as well as other educational institutions. CSU Online is a vibrant and growing organization that cares about learners, their experience, and their success.
"We try to provide students with the opportunity to practice the key skill sets that we think are very important. We also try to expose students to a wide range of topics and ideas and understandings."
—Kevin Foskin, CSU Online Instructor
CSU Online supports the University's dedication to creating a collaborative and vibrant community as a foundation for learning, critical inquiry, and discovery. We aim to uphold these Principles of Community when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University. Those principles are:
Inclusion: We create and nurture inclusive environments and welcome, value and affirm all members of our community, including their various identities, skills, ideas, talents and contributions.
Integrity: We are accountable for our actions and will act ethically and honestly in all our interactions.
Respect: We honor the inherent dignity of all people within an environment where we are committed to freedom of expression, critical discourse, and the advancement of knowledge.
Service: We are responsible, individually and collectively, to give of our time, talents, and resources to promote the well-being of each other and the development of our local, regional, and global communities.
Social Justice: We have the right to be treated and the responsibility to treat others with fairness and equity, the duty to challenge prejudice, and to uphold the laws, policies and procedures that promote justice in all respects.
CSU has a large and active community of alumni. You can learn more at alumni.colostate.edu .
CSU Online provides affordable access to exceptional online and distance education from a nationally recognized research university.
As a division of the Office of Engagement and Extension at a public, land-grant university, CSU Online supports the overall mission, values, and guiding principles of Colorado State University.
Colorado State University is the fourth highest rated higher education institution in Colorado, according to U.S. News and World Report's annual "America's Best Colleges" report for 2024, which ranked more than 25 Colorado-based colleges and universities.
CSU is included in The Princeton Review's 2024 edition of “The Best 389 Colleges.” Students surveyed note that:
Colorado State University is “an institution that is determined to engage and challenge its students, preparing them for post-graduate life beyond the university.” Despite being a large public research university, CSU does a “phenomenal” job of fostering a “community feel.”
CSU is also ranked No. 14 among environmentally responsible colleges in The Princeton Review's list of the “Top 50 Green Colleges.”
In 2024, CSU was ranked No. 2 among the top online colleges and universities in Colorado by affordablecollegesonline.org.
CSU achieved a sustainability benchmark no other college or university had ever achieved: a platinum designation in STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System), a program conducted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. It is considered the most comprehensive and prestigious sustainability performance measurement program in higher education.
Colorado State University is committed to equal access and equal employment opportunity for all individuals, regardless of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.
Visit jobs.colostate.edu for a list of current job opportunities.
Interesting things are always happening in and around CSU, both on and off campus. You can find current news and events on SOURCE , the University's website for up-to-date news, announcements, events, and helpful information.