About Charleston Southern University ONLINE

Founded in 1964, Charleston Southern University (CSU) is an independent, comprehensive university located near historic Charleston and the beautiful beaches of the South Carolina coastline. Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the university's mission is promoting academic excellence in a Christian environment to all faiths. Online learning at CSU is growing in popularity. One of the school's goals is to meet the academic and professional needs of potential students by providing quality higher education through distance learning.

Students can now earn their degree or certification online with Charleston Southern University at a convenient pace and in accordance with a busy professional life and schedule. Employment, family and social commitments take a lot of time out of a nontraditional student's day. CSU's online programs help busy students manage and fit education into their schedule while allowing them the opportunity to build a better future through higher education.

Why Choose Charleston Southern University ONLINE?

• Degree Accreditation: CSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor and master degrees. Based on a comprehensive liberal arts platform, CSU's programs aim to develop problem-solving and communication skills in a Christian environment.

• Degree Prestige and Value: For more than 40 years, CSU has combined academic excellence with Christian values, ethics, leadership, communication, wellness and service in the community and beyond.

• Flexible Schedules: Distance learning students receive the same quality academic instruction as on-campus students, but they enjoy more schedule and time flexibility. CSU has developed the online degrees to address the needs of busy non-traditional students who are achievement-oriented and seek superior development. Students' family, friends and life are no longer obstacles to seeking higher education.

• Knowledge Excellence: CSU faculty is top-notch! Some of the region's most eminent instructors and professors teach classes. CSU's goal is to provide students with an excellent personal and professional education while developing their Christian faith. Friendly instructors and a low student-to-faculty ratio create a smooth distance learning experience. Teachers get to know students on a first name basis.

• Online Campus: Charleston Southern University provides online students with a distance learning environment of the same quality and material volume as its on-campus environment. Academic and technical support is available 24/7/365. CSU's AdultStudent.com provides in-depth information, as well as tips and hints on using the Internet for successful online degree completion.

• Financial Aid: Financial assistance is widely available for all students who qualify. CSU offers multiple resources to inform, prepare and help students plan for their tuition coverage and financial fulfillment. Visit the Financial Aid office and apply, or consult with our Financial Aid representatives to receive a customized financial plan.

The Charleston Southern University Experience

Distance learning and online degree completion are becoming fixtures in the higher education field. Students who were once deterred from obtaining a degree by travel, work and family responsibilities can now be part of an exciting virtual environment. They can share their life and work experiences, knowledge, views and ideas with colleagues in the convenience of their own home. While working toward their online degree or certification, students have the opportunity to participate in experiments, collaborate in chat sessions and even see each other through video technology.