About Online Learning at OSU Extended Campus

A Flexible Learning Solution

Oregon State University Extended Campus offers a contemporary way for students of all ages to begin and complete their degree, even without stepping a foot on campus.  Through the aid of technology, OSU Extended Campus offers over 15 accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees, allowing students to complete their degrees through online courses designed to mirror the caliber of scholarship that OSU maintains.

OSU is a nationally-recognized premier teaching, research and service outreach institution located in Corvallis, Ore. Through its Extended Campus, OSU brings quality education to you, no matter where your life takes you, and online courses designed to fit into your busy schedule. Our accredited online degrees and programs appear the same on your OSU transcript as on-campus degrees and programs at Oregon State University.

OSU Extended Campus can not only provide a rigorous and challenging education that is within reach, but understands the kind of degree program that fits your lifestyle as you continue with your career, family and other commitments. We understand that today"s student cannot always relocate or adjust their schedules to complete or advance their education. Whether you"re at home, on the road or traveling around the world, OSU Extended Campus can open the door for you to pursue and meet your educational goals.

Your Future at Your Fingertips

The majority of Extended Campus courses are delivered online and can be conveniently accessed anytime, from any place.  Extended Campus online courses are developed exclusively for the virtual classroom by experts engaged in the latest distance education technologies.

Online and distance courses offered through Extended Campus are taught by OSU faculty and carry requirements for reading, research and examinations that are parallel to on-campus courses.

Throughout the year, we offer over 400 courses in more than 60 subjects. Our award-winning programs are nationally acclaimed, serving students in all 50 states and around the world.

Resources and Relationships

Student-instructor and student-student connections are highly interactive and typically occur via online discussion boards where you can post comments viewed by all or a select group of classmates.  Many Extended Campus students comment on the accessibility and availability of their instructors and advisors when it comes to interaction, communication and building relationships.

While the Campus distance learners are not on OSUs main campus, they still remain connected to OSU through extensive university resources designed exclusively for the off-campus student. These services include:

• Remote access to the OSU Libraries and Scholarly Journal databases
• Our Extended Campus Student Services Center
• OSU Computer Helpdesk
• Career Services
• Online Tutoring and Math and Writing Centers