By Carly Johansen
March 4, 2020
If you’re thinking about earning your degree online, you’re likely not afraid of a little multitasking. You’re juggling personal and professional life commitments already.
Some might call you too ambitious for wanting to take on more. We’d call you an Oregon State Ecampus student.
Whether you’re starting on a new educational journey or completing a degree you started a while ago, earning your degree online might be exactly what you need right now to accomplish your goals.
So how do you jump in? Here are a few tips:
1. Realize that you’re up to the challenge.
Maybe you’ve been feeling a bit stuck at work, or there’s a career you’ve always dreamed of. Perhaps you’re ready to go back to work after a break to take care of family at home, a life change or a military commitment.
OSU Ecampus students come from all walks of life, but they all have one thing in common. They are driven to make a change, no matter the challenges thrown their way. Meet our diverse community of students and alumni, and see what could be next for you.
2. Do your research.
- Know which colleges offer the best programs. Top-ranked online degrees from Oregon State will surely to land on your short list.
- Compare online programs to decide which would be the best fit for you.
- Use tools like Oregon State’s tuition and fees calculator to get a sense of what your investment will look like, beyond your program’s cost per credit.
- Start crossing items off your to-do list, using guides like our admissions checklist.
- Get an exact idea of how much academic and personal support you’ll get from all sorts of resources for enrolled students
3. Take your first steps toward enrollment.
- Reach out for information. At OSU Ecampus, you’ll have an enrollment services team ready to help you – one-on-one, every step of the way.
- Use resources that go beyond simple FAQ for all of your burning questions.
- Follow helpful checklists for preparing to submit your application.
- Take a look inside the online classroom, and get you excited about what award-winning online learning looks like.
4. Ask yourself, “What am I waiting for?”
Check out what OSU Ecampus graduates have to say about learning online. Then take the leap!
Deciding to pursue your degree online is a big commitment, but the outcome is an even bigger reward. At OSU Ecampus, we’ll be here to support you from day one through graduation and beyond. You’re ready to turn ambition into perseverance, and this is your starting line.
Your future is out there. Count us in.
