Online Education at Quinnipiac University
About Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac University, founded in 1929, is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education. Consistently ranked among the best universities by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Quinnipiac is renowned for its excellent graduate degree programs.
In U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges 2009, Quinnipiac ranked 13th among all northern universities that offer master's degrees. Also, Quinnipiac ranked first among northern universities with master's degree programs for making the most promising, innovative changes in academics, faculty, campus, or facilities. U.S. News also hailed Quinnipiac as one of the best universities that provide a full range of master's-level degree programs.
Mission of Quinnipiac University
Quinnipiac's mission is to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for the intellectual and personal growth of graduate and continuing education students.
Online Learning at Quinnipiac
You'll find that our degree programs offer you the solid foundation you need for long-term career growth — with both rigorous academic preparation and in-depth practical experience in a variety of fields and disciplines.
Plus, we understand the challenges you may face as an adult student striving to balance personal goals with professional responsibilities. That's why, at Quinnipiac University, we:
- Keep our class sizes small, averaging just 25 students, with professors who want to know you by name.
- Emphasize a collaborative, innovative teaching environment where professors can be generous with their time and are eager to share their vast knowledge with you.
- Give you the choice to attend classes from wherever there's access to a computer and an Internet connection as an online student.
How Online Compares to On-Campus
Choosing to attend classes online to obtain your degree is not as different from on-campus learning as you might think.
Our online course curriculum adheres to the same high academic standards as does the on-campus curriculum, so whichever learning format you choose, you'll enjoy the same esteemed status and recognition as all Quinnipiac alumni upon graduation.
Whether you're an online or an on-campus student, you'll participate in lively discussions with professors and classmates where everyone shares insights and comments about the subject matter.
Remember what you liked about attending classes at a campus? Do you remember the personal relationships and connections you made with faculty and fellow classmates? How about the support you had in student advising or questions regarding your research paper?
Quinnipiac University Online affords you the best of both worlds — the great things you remember about attending school at a campus, with the convenience and flexibility of online learning. Learning online also provides an educational community that encourages personal connections and guidance from faculty and from relationships and group projects with your peers.
