Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Q: What is CU Online?
  • A: CU Online allows you to take University of Colorado Denver courses. Online. And graduate with a completely accredited UCD degree.
  • Q: How do online courses work?
  • A: Online courses are taught by the same on-campus UCD professors. In essence, letting you attend UCD, anywhere you happen to be.

Welcome!

Freedom. That’s what it really comes down to. Freedom and choices. With CU Online you’re free to choose how you spend your most valuable commodity – time. Whether you’re busy investing time in a diversified portfolio, a varied social life or a budding family, you have the freedom to choose what’s most important to you.

Education. Tailor Made

CU Online is simply the online extension of the University of Colorado Denver (UCD). When you register for courses with UCD, you'll see that online courses are just another course section available. It's the same courses, with the same credit, taught by the same professors - the only difference is that it’s on your terms. On your schedule. Around your life.

Substance and Sustenance

As mentioned, the on campus UCD professors and faculty are the same ones teaching the online courses. Four out of five full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees with many years of teaching experience, and many are actively engaged in their fields outside the classroom. Not only do they have real world experience, but many of our faculty are consultants, advisers and partners to the leading organizations that frequently hire our graduates.

First in Line

CU Online has been offering UCD courses online since 1996, making us one of the first and most established accredited online education programs in the nation. For a little perspective, that means you’ll be utilizing an online fixture that’s older than Google, iTunes and MySpace.

Respected Round the World

The University of Colorado brings world-wide recognition and deep respect from employers. Many of the more than 45,000 alumni from UCD are leaders in corporations, government operations and organizations.

Take the Next Step

If you are interested in receiving specific information about any of the programs, you can request your own
personalized information packet. If you're ready to get started, you can take the next step and begin the application process.