Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online is designed to serve prospective and current students enrolled exclusively in online programs by providing comprehensive, personalized services from initial inquiry through graduation. Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online provides access to students seeking an excellent education from a distance while also offering a more affordable degree option.
The following information features guidelines and student policies specifically related to the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online program and does not replace or override other authoritative Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ publications. Students should review and be familiar with all academic, class registration, student conduct, policy and program requirements, as well as other information contained in the various Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ student handbooks, guides and catalogs published online. The Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Rules of Conduct apply to all undergraduate students, graduate students and students pursuing professional studies, including students enrolled in Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online. In particular, see:
- Undergraduate policies (Undergraduate Catalog)
- Graduate policies (Graduate Catalog)
- Registration overview
- Academic Program Student Handbooks (locations vary, consult your individual college for this information)
Student Eligibility
Transfer and Graduate Students may apply for admission to Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online majors and are eligible to transition into a Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online program at any time provided the student has not enrolled in a campus-based class in their current career.
First-Time-in-College (FTIC) Students applying to the Summer 2024 term and beyond are eligible for admission to Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online programs. FTIC students will be limited to part-time enrollment (12 credit hours) in their first major semester (Fall or Spring) but may opt for a full-time credit load thereafter. Requests to opt-in or change major to Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online must be made no later than three business days in advance of classes starting for the fee waivers effective to be applied in that given term or term sub-session. For requests submitted after this deadline, the fee waivers will be effective starting the next term. Any student ineligible for Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online may still take online courses and complete Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online majors or programs but will be subject to campus-based fees. Contact the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online Connect Center for further information, or to appeal ineligibility for Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online. Any student ineligible for Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online may still take online courses and complete Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online majors or programs, but will be subject to campus-based fees. Contact the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online Connect Center for further information, or to appeal ineligibility for Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online. Note that due to current restrictions imposed by U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½â€™s Webcourse delivery cannot be provided to the following countries. Students who are resident or may be resident in any of these countries during their Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ study should not enroll or begin an academic program at Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½. The restricted countries are:
- Cuba
- Iran
- North Korea
- Syria
- The Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk regions of Ukraine
Additionally, due to state regulation restrictions, Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ is not permitted to provide online courses or instructions through the Master of Social Work program to students from Nebraska.
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ is currently accepting applications for nursing programs from individuals who reside in Florida, as well as other member states of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) nurse-licensure compact. Visit the NCSBN website to view the full list of states included.
Undergraduate Student Change of Major
To major in a Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online program, students who meet the eligibility requirements may submit a change of major request through MyÂ鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ self-service and they will then be contacted by the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online Connect Center prior to approval of the change. Some majors may require the assistance of an academic advisor in your college. A change of major request must be submitted no later than three business days in advance of classes starting for the fee waivers effective to be applied in that given term or term sub-session. For requests submitted after this deadline, the fee waivers will be effective starting the next term.
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students may convert to a campus-based undergraduate major. Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students may change from one Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online major to another and may declare and earn an online undergraduate certificate. A Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online student may not add a campus-based second major or earn a campus-based undergraduate certificate unless they change out of Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online completely. Contact the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online Connect Center for further information, or to appeal ineligibility for Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online.
First Term Grace Period
New admits and students in their first term at Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ can follow the process to opt-in to Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online without needing to submit an eligibility petition. The request to opt-in can be made any time before the Wednesday prior to the start of their second term, as outlined in the . This grace period is designed to help new students transition smoothly into Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online if unforeseen or extenuating circumstances arise during their first semester that prevent them from attending in-person classes on the main campus.
- Subsequent Terms: Starting from the second term, students must follow the traditional petition guidelines to appeal ineligibility. This includes speaking with their Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online Success Coach, submitting a formal petition, and meeting all eligibility criteria outlined by the university.
- Petition Eligibility Guidelines: Students who need to petition to opt-in to Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online after their first term due to extenuating circumstances must complete the , which includes providing a statement of purpose explaining their circumstances. Students must also submit documentation supporting the extenuating circumstances prohibiting in-person attendance on the main campus. They must adhere to the deadlines specified by the university.
- Rationale: Campus-based students have access to all course and can take fully online courses without needing to opt into Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online.
Opt-Out Policy
Fully online students who wish to opt-out of Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online must submit a formal request via the process. The request will be reviewed, and students will be notified of the decision within a specified timeframe. Opting out of Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online may affect a student’s course schedule and financial aid status. Students are advised to consult with their assigned Academic Success Coach, Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online Success Coach, and a (if applicable) before making this decision.
Graduate Student Program Changes
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online graduate students may initiate a program track change within an online program with their graduate program advising staff. Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students who wish to add an online certificate program, or change to an alternate online degree program, must apply and be accepted. Graduate students may not be simultaneously active in a Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online program and a campus-based program. Graduate students who meet Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online eligibility qualifications may change from a campus-based program to the equivalent Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online program.
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students may convert to a campus-based version of their graduate program. Campus-based students may continue to take online courses and complete Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online programs, but will be subject to all campus-based fees. A Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online student may not add a campus-based graduate certificate program unless they change out of Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online completely. Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online graduate students in special tuition programs have additional restrictions on eligibility for other Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ programs.
Class Enrollment Restrictions
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students may not enroll in classes with scheduled face-to-face meetings. This includes classes coded P (face-to-face instruction), M (mixed-mode/reduced seat time), and RS (limited attendance). When logged into the portal at , only online courses in the class schedule are visible to Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students. See for more information on Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ course modalities and the types of online courses (W and V) open to Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students.
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students in special tuition graduate programs have additional restrictions and may only enroll in Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ classes that are part of their program. Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students may be eligible for off-campus academic experiences that are not conducted online, such as study abroad, clinical activities, and service learning. Contact the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online Connect Center for more information.
Fee Waivers
Students enrolling in a Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online program will receive a waiver of the following per credit-hour campus-based fees:
- Activity and Service Fee
- Transportation and Access Fee
- Health Fee
- Athletic Fee
- Technology Fee
All Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ student are published by the . See Tuition and Fees for a summary of Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online fee savings.
Immunization Requirements
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students are not required to submit proof of immunizations. However, all students must submit the Mandatory Immunization Health History form along with the completed waivers for Meningitis and Hepatitis B. Students who change out of Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online into a campus-based program or major become subject to the required proof of immunizations in order to enroll in additional classes.
Some Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online programs, such as those with field clinical requirements, may require proof of immunization.
Student Services
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students have full access and privileges to many Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ resources, including:
- Success Coaches
- Academic Advising
- All Library Services
- Student Academic Resource Center
- Veterans Academic Resource Center
- University Writing Center
- Experiential Learning and Internships
- Career Services
- Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Bookstore
- Technology Product Center
- ID Card Services (in person or by mail)
- Student Accessibility Services
Service Restrictions
Some campus resources and services are supported by student fees that are waived for Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students. Therefore, the following resources and services are restricted or limited for students who do not pay those fees:
- Primary care visits and discounts at Student Health Services
- Routine counseling and psychological services
- Recreation and Wellness Center services and programs, including intramurals
- Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Athletics discounts and activities, including intramurals and intercollegiate athletics
- Certain services from the Student Government Association and the Office of Student Involvement. Contact Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Student Government Association or the for more information.
International Students
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online programs are open to students who reside outside of the U.S. No presence or travel to the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ campus is required to complete the programs, so no visa is required. International students who are residing with F-1 visas are not eligible for Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online programs due to their campus class attendance requirements.
Graduate Assistantship Restrictions
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online graduate students are not eligible for graduate assistantships or graduate teaching assistantships.
Housing Restrictions
Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Online students are not eligible for on-campus student housing.
Document Version: 2.4, updated 10/22/2025
