Learning Online Has Its Benefits
Learning online gives you the flexibility your world demands. Studying at APU gives you the quality, respected education you deserve. So whether you’re deployed to a remote base, managing a demanding job, or running a busy household, APU lets you learn on your time, in your space. When you learn online you can:
- Interact with other students who share your interests, regardless of their location.
- Learn from expert professors located across the country, bringing perspectives from their fields.
- Use our mobile application to study on the go.
- Increase your comfort level with online technology, a skill highly valued in any career.
See What Online Learning Looks Like
Compare Learning Online vs. On Campus
| Online | On Campus |
|---|---|
Class ScheduleWork on your own time on scheduled assignments. This is known as “asynchronous” learning. | Class ScheduleAttend and participate during scheduled class times. This is considered “synchronous” learning. |
Teacher InteractionInteract with your professor online via message boards, visual presentations, and videos | Teacher InteractionInteract with your professor face-to-face in a physical classroom. |
Learning ToolsLog into a website to find your assignments, test scores, messages, forums, and more. | Learning ToolsLog into a website to find your assignments, test scores, messages, forums, and more. |
