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Why choose BGSU Online?

Career opportunities

Outstanding value

High-quality online education

Flexibility

Personalized support

#1 public university in Ohio for career prep

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We can help you reach your career goals – whether it's a raise, promotion or new career. Our Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections is an invaluable resource.

BGSU’s remarkable value combined with our reputable online education creates a return on investment that year after year earns a 96% satisfaction rating from students.

Learn from the same world-class professors as our on-campus students.

Our faculty is highly experienced and accomplished, and serves as the cornerstone for our reputation as a nationally ranked university.

Earn a degree on your terms, at your pace, while balancing work, family or other commitments.

Many of our programs allow you to choose your program start date.

BGSU is the only university in Ohio and one of only a handful in the nation to earn the
Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs

We earned that certification by providing the critical support and academic services that online students need to succeed and continually improving our services based on student feedback.

Program course schedules

Our online programs are offered in three formats, based on the demands of each field and how the program is designed. Depending on your program, you can choose the option that best fits your schedule and learning style.

7-week

Accelerated, 100% online courses with multiple start dates throughout the year, designed for flexibility and supported by personalized guidance to help you succeed in a focused 7-week format

15-week

A traditional semester pace with 15-week, 100% online courses that follow a standard academic calendar and provide a more extended timeline for learning

Hybrid

15-week semesters that combine in-person and online coursework, offering flexibility while maintaining face-to-face connection on a set academic schedule

Next 7-week session begins May 18

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A place where you belong

BGSU is proud of its reputation as a public university for the public good. We are dedicated to helping all students get their degree, design the careers they want and make an impact in their communities.

Undergraduate students

It’s never too late to pursue your education. Our online degree completion programs can help you finish what you started.

Graduate students

Going to school while working or caring for a family can be tough. Our graduate certificate and degree programs offer the flexibility you need while looking to advance your career or start a new one.

Military students

We provide personalized support and a flexible course structure – ideal for the unique needs of military or veteran students.

International students

Earn the degree you want without leaving home. BGSU offers a high-quality education at an outstanding value.

Note: International students who enroll in online programs are not eligible for F-1 visas. International students with F-1 visas cannot enroll in an entirely online program while residing in the U.S.

Real experiences of success, in their own words

The RN-BSN program has allowed me to make an easy transition into earning my Bachelors in Science of Nursing degree so that I may provide the highest quality care to each one of my patients. I am very grateful for the wonderful faculty who continuously provide support and encouragement in my journey of continuing my education so that I may become the best nurse I can be."

Hannah Rae Schoen

I would highly recommend the Assistive Technology Certificate Program as well as the Masters degree program in Special Education from BGSU.  Both were invaluable to my career in public school special education. I really liked the flexibility of choosing which classes I wanted to take and how many to take at one time. This was very helpful as I worked full time.

Kim Crump

The online Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) program provided a convenient course schedule that allowed me to balance my work-related responsibilities and academic tasks. The curriculum was relevant to my profession and enhanced my level of knowledge and awareness concerning important national topics associated with criminal justice. The research and network of information has made a tremendous impact on my career.

Elvin V. Barren

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Updated: 07/10/2026 11:46AM