Online Learning at Washington State University (WSU)
Balance. Your Life, Your Education.
Washington State University Online Degrees, offered through the Center for Distance and Professional Education (CDPE), brings the best of WSU directly to you, in a convenient online format, allowing you to pursue a world-class education from home, the office, and wherever you have Internet access.
WSU online courses are equivalent to campus courses in virtually every way: learning objectives, assignments, projects, exams, and the degree of rigor. The online learning environment provides opportunities to interact with fellow students and the course instructor, making the learning process engaging, interesting, and dynamic.
About WSU
Founded in Pullman in 1890, WSU's statewide system includes campuses in Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, extension offices in every county, and online degree programs accessible around the world.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the University among the top 60 public universities. The Carnegie Foundation classifies WSU as one of 96 U.S. public and private universities with very high research activity.
Additionally, The Washington State University College of Business is among two percent of business schools worldwide to achieve accreditation at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - International (AACSB), the most respected business program accrediting entity, and is also recognized by The Princeton Review as One of the Top 290 Business Schools.
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Why Study Online at WSU?
As a WSU Online student you can expect:
- Academically rigorous courses expertly adapted for online delivery
- Instruction from the same faculty who teach on WSU campuses
- A student support staff that works exclusively with our online students
- Personal academic advising
- Responsive technical support
- Extensive library services
- A degree that is respected by employers nationwide
Interactive and Flexible
WSU online courses have scheduled start dates and completion dates, but each course is asynchronous, meaning that you can access your virtual classroom on the Web anytime, day or night. Your virtual classroom allows you to: access course readings, chat with fellow classmates who happen to be online at the same time, post comments to a threaded discussion board, submit assignments, and work on projects.
Supportive Online Environment for Students
No matter where you are, WSU is your academic community. A demo class is available for students interested in taking online courses for a test drive. You are also encouraged to participate in a live webinar where you can receive personalized assistance with a WSU representative.
- Unlimited free online tutoring each semester
- Opportunities for involvement in online student government
- Access to mentors
- Career counseling
- Access to WSU alumni association membership
No Residency Requirement
You are always welcome to visit campus, but you are not required to come to campus to fulfill any of your course work. We encourage you to come for your graduation ceremony and special events hosted by DDP.
