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The only difference between CSU and CSU Online is the setting. When you enroll in one of CSU's online programs, you are enrolled at Colorado State University, a regionally accredited institution in Fort Collins, Colorado. At CSU, online and on-campus students receive many of the same services.
Want to start or complete your undergraduate degree with CSU? Students who do this are referred to as "degree-seeking students."
Ready to start or complete your graduate degree? CSU offers a wide range of online master’s and doctoral programs.
Want to complete a graduate certificate online with CSU, but not sure where to start? Check out the information available here to begin the process.
Graduate certificates are meant for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are:
You don’t have to be enrolled in a degree program to take credit courses with CSU. Students who do this are referred to as "non-degree seeking students." However, you should be aware that some courses are reserved or prioritized for students enrolled in an academic program. Some courses also have required prerequisites.
Learn more about the Exploratory Studies Option.
Please note: Non-degree seeking students are not eligible to utilize federal financial aid.
Questions? Ask the CSU Online Advising Team
Looking for training and knowledge that can help you grow professionally and personally? Want to add new credentials to your resume?
CSU offers a range of interactive, noncredit courses in a variety of topic areas, from agriculture to arts, business to STEM. Many courses are entirely self-paced, giving you’re the flexibility to study when it fits your schedule.
CSU offers a wide variety of resources and services for students, including Academic Advising, Military and Veteran Resources, and Technical Support. Note that you must register for at least one credit for the current semester to access most services.
Your mental health and well-being are important to us. As an online student, you have access to several resources that are available at no charge for CSU community members:
Many of the mental health resources provided by CSU Health Network, including Counseling Services, are paid for by student fees. This means that access to these services is available for fee-paying students only. CSU Online students who agree to pay the student access fee are eligible to receive services at CSU Health Network.
If you would like to access mental health services at CSU Health Network, you will be charged the University Counseling Center access fee. Your fee to access Counseling Services in the Spring 2021 semester is $53.23.*
*Fees can change from semester to semester. For more information, see the Fees section of the Health Network’s Eligibility, Fees, and Service Charges page. Fees are charged to your student account.
Note: You do not need to be enrolled in the CSU Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) to access services at CSU Health Network. However, due to legal limitations, the CSU Health Network cannot provide services to students located outside of Colorado. If you currently reside out-of-state, we encourage you to seek care in your community.
Individual services and tickets to campus events are available at an additional cost.
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