Online Education at Ohio University
Extending the resources of Ohio University beyond its classrooms.
For more than 100 years, Lifelong and Distance Learning has served the needs of non-traditional learners by extending the resources of Ohio University beyond its classrooms.
Established in 1804, Ohio University is the oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Ohio and the first in the Northwest Territory. Ohio University has been cited for academic quality and value by such publications as U.S. News & World Report's America's 100 Best College Buys, Princeton Review's Best Colleges, and Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges. The John Templeton Foundation has also recognized Ohio University as one of the top character-building institutions in the country. Currently, Ohio University ranks first in the state of Ohio for nationally competitive awards won by its students.
The distance learning program offered by Ohio University offers a highly interactive skill-enhancing academic experience that can be taken entirely online. The material is geared to your learning and career goals.
Experienced Leader in Distance Learning
Our Lifelong and Distance Learning program reaches out to a worldwide community of learners of all ages and provide access to opportunities for intellectual and personal growth that are the core mission of Ohio University. Flexibility in time and place, variety in delivery methods and credit options, and creative use of the best in technology make these programs unique.
From its beginnings in 1919 as the "University Extension Division," Lifelong and Distance Learning has been committed to taking the university’s resources beyond the campus walls to serve its neighboring communities, the state of Ohio, the nation and the world.
Obtain the same distinctive program quality of an Ohio University graduate degree in a convenient format designed specifically for the working professional. Built for convenience, the following graduate offerings break down the boundaries of space and time they are available on an anytime, anyplace basis.
Resources for Online Students
Students enrolled in online programs at Ohio University can access the same academic materials as on-campus students. Journals, articles, and entire books are made available via the Internet as well as databases and other reference materials.
Ohio University uses Moodle as a course management system (CMS). Course materials, discussions, and e-mails are easy to access using this tool.


