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In terms of instruction and rigor, there is no difference between an online bachelor\u2019s degree and a face-to-face degree. At Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½, online students are taught by the same instructors who teach in-person students. In fact, many online courses are mixed with online-only students and in-person students. This ensures that all students, regardless of how they experience their bachelor\u2019s degree program, receive the same, quality education.<\/p>\n

There are a few differences between an online bachelor\u2019s degree program and a face-to-face\/in-person degree program. The first difference is flexibility. Being an online-only student means that you do not have to be on campus at a certain day and time. You are able to fit your study schedule around your life needs.<\/p>\n

The second difference is cost. An online bachelor\u2019s degree program at Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ costs $33.09 less per credit hour than an on-campus bachelor\u2019s degree. This is because Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Online students are provided a fee waiver, which removes some fees that come with attending in-person. However, this also means that a few on-campus services and activities are not available to Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Online students. See a full list of service restrictions on our Online Student Guideline page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The third difference is student type. Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Online’s bachelor degree is obtainable by both first-time-in-college (FTIC) and transfer students. However, FTIC students have a first semester part time credit limit restriction to help ensure a successful transition into college.<\/p>\n

Transfer students have multiple entry points into the university. Contact one of our dedicated enrollment coaches today to discuss your specific transfer needs and requirements. Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Online has partnerships across the state to help you transfer from a Florida State College. These partner institutions have dedicated resources to help you understand the requirements of transferring into one of our online bachelor degree programs. Our partners include:
\nHillsborough Community College<\/a>
\nFlorida Gateway College<\/a>
\nFlorida Keys Community College<\/a>
\nIndian River State College<\/a>
\nNorth Florida College<\/a>
\nNorthwest Florida State College<\/a>
\nMiami Dade College<\/a>
\nPasco-Hernando State College<\/a>
\nPolk State College<\/a>
\nSt. Petersburg College<\/a><\/p>\n

Transferring from a college not listed above? If so, contact one of our enrollment coach specialists today on 855-903-8576<\/a> to discuss your options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"tags":[1209],"class_list":["post-21601","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry","tag-bachelors","topic-online-bachelor-degrees"],"yoast_head":"\nAre online bachelor\u2019s degrees different than face to face? | Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ Online<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In terms of instruction and rigor, there is no difference between an online bachelor\u2019s degree and a face-to-face degree. 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