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How to Bounce Back From Academic Setbacks

Academic setbacks don’t have to define your future. Learn how to bounce back from a low GPA, identify challenges, build a support system, and use practical strategies and university resources to get back on track and succeed in earning your degree.

How Much Time Do Online Classes Take?

How many hours do online classes take each week? Learn how credit hours affect your workload, what to expect from online college coursework, and how to manage your time while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. Get insights from USU Online...

How Much Does an Online Degree Cost?

How much does an online degree cost? Explore the cost of an online degree at USU Online, including tuition, financial aid, scholarships, payment plans, and factors that can affect your college costs. Learn how transfer credits and course load can impact w...

Do I Need a College Degree?

Is a college degree worth it? Explore the value of a college degree, which careers require one, and how an online college degree can support career advancement. Get insights from USU Online at Utah State University to help guide your education and career ...

Make an Impact With an Online Degree

Catherine Hanson, a middle school counselor, shares how earning her online degree in Human Development and Family Studies from USU transformed her career. Learn about her journey from stay-at-home mom to counselor and the flexibility that online education...

Building Career Expertise

Joana Slaugh, a recent Utah State University Online Psychology graduate, shares how the flexibility of online education allowed her to balance marriage, military service, and work. She credits hands-on experiences, like the Factotum Lab, for preparing her...

Mother Kickstarts Career With Master's in Public Health

Ashley Sullivan, a stay-at-home mom and public health graduate from Utah State University, shares her journey of balancing motherhood and online education. With a passion for healthcare, she aims to teach public health and encourages others to pursue thei...

Using COVID-19 to Reshape a Career

Nate Sealover, a Spring 2022 graduate of Utah State University's Health Education and Promotion program, shares how COVID-19 sparked his career transformation. Balancing work and school online, Sealover navigated the pandemic to teach and pursue his passi...