
Welcome to Firelands Online+
Earn a college degree entirely online
With Firelands Online+, you are no longer forced to choose between the interaction of the face-to-face classroom or the convenience of online learning. Firelands Online+ combines the best of both worlds. With smaller seminar-style classes, virtual meetings with faculty and plenty of opportunities to engage with classmates, you will never be just a name behind a screen.
We are on this journey together.
Space is limited, so apply early for consideration!
Student-first online education
Firelands Online+ offers a superior experience:
- Small campus feeling in digital spaces
- Instructors specifically trained for online teaching
- Courses designed to meet Quality Matters standards, including timely feedback and consistent navigation
- Seminar-style classes that promote connections between students and faculty
- Robust student support with advising, academic enhancement, technology, library services
- Focus on digital skills employers value

The Firelands Online+ difference
Courses are designed to provide an engaging, interactive, supported, and easy-to-navigate experience.
That means you can expect the following features and advantages:
Enhanced Navigation
- Simple and consistent course menus
- Materials and activities logically organized
- Clear "To-Do Lists" for every module
Enhanced Interaction
- Smaller class sizes
- Guided interaction with peers
- One-on-one instructor conferences
Enhanced Communication
- Early "preview" access to Canvas course area
- Weekly updates and reminders from your instructor
- Timely grading turnaround
- Twice daily email checks with 24-hour response time Monday through Friday
Enhanced Support
- Weekly instructor "drop-in" office hours (via phone or video conference)
- Firelands Online+ Support Team dedicated to your success:
- Course instructor
- Tech support
- Advising
- Library
- Academic tutoring and coaching


Graduate career-ready
Doriann Johnson, criminal justice
“My experience here enriched my life as I grew as a young woman. Before attending, I had a tough time interacting with others and putting myself out there. BGSU gave me the opportunity to learn different things and meet new people.”
Julia Nickell, business
"BGSU Firelands provided me with opportunities I never thought possible. Tuition is affordable, professors are highly acceptable, and I do not feel like I am just a number. I feel seen and heard. I would, and have, recommend BGSU Firelands to others."
Shane Williams, business
“I would not have been able to earn a degree without it being available online. Coming here was absolutely the right decision.”
Celestine Schmenk, liberal arts
"I found a supportive, online path that was affordable, so now I can finish my degree and pursue my dream job."
Earn a degree from anywhere
Call us at 419-372-0607 or email fireadm@bgsu.edu to start your journey.
Updated: 04/24/2023 10:11AM