{"id":1764,"date":"2021-05-14T09:30:45","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T16:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/?p=1764"},"modified":"2024-07-23T12:00:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T19:00:59","slug":"online-learning-faq-oregon-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/online-learning-faq-oregon-state\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ about online learning at Oregon State"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Benny<\/p>\n

Find answers to the most commonly searched questions in our knowledge base<\/h2>\n

All questions are good questions, and when it comes to pursuing a college degree online, it\u2019s almost a guarantee that they\u2019ve been asked before \u2014 or thousands of times before.<\/p>\n

At Oregon State University Ecampus, we take pride in helping people find the information they need. Our enrollment services team<\/a> specializes in guiding future Oregon State students through the application process. The Ecampus student success team<\/a> works with current online students to tap into all the support services they need to thrive.<\/p>\n

And when you want to do individual research, the Ask Ecampus<\/a>\u00a0knowledge base is your go-to resource.<\/p>\n

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Read more top questions<\/h3>\n

What are the most frequently viewed topics in the Ask Ecampus knowledge base?<\/p>\n

See the top 5 \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n

See Nos. 6-10 \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

In this final installment of a three-part Ask Ecampus series, we share five more of the most commonly searched question-and-answer pairs in the database.<\/p>\n

11. Can I take classes at my own pace?<\/h3>\n

Oregon State Ecampus online courses follow the same academic schedule as OSU\u2019s on-campus courses. Although online classes give you the flexibility to complete the coursework when you have the time, we strongly advise you to check your course syllabus to find the deadlines and due dates as set by your instructor.<\/p>\n

12. Where do I find a list of online courses?<\/h3>\n

The Ecampus schedule of classes<\/a> provides an easy-to-navigate list of Oregon State courses that are delivered online. You can search by academic term, subject, course and other filters.<\/p>\n

The OSU academic catalog<\/a> also has a complete list of all Ecampus courses, as well as those offered on-site at various university locations.<\/p>\n

13. How many credits do I need to be a full-time student?<\/h3>\n

The minimum number of credits you need to be classified as a full-time undergraduate student<\/strong> is 12 per term, while the maximum is 19.<\/p>\n

The minimum number of credits to be classified as a full-time graduate student<\/strong> is 9 per term, while the maximum is 16 credit hours per term.<\/p>\n

You can learn more by reading OSU Academic Regulation 7<\/a>.<\/p>\n

14. Where do I send my transcripts to apply to Oregon State?<\/h3>\n

Your official transcripts should be sent directly from your former institutions to the OSU Office of Admissions. For information on how to submit your documents, please view the\u00a0Ecampus how-to-apply guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

15. How do I waiver a course by examination?<\/h3>\n

You can waiver a course by examination depending on your degree program. Once you’re admitted, you’ll need to work with your academic advisor. Learn more by reading OSU Academic Regulation 24<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Discover more about the Oregon State Ecampus online learning experience and the programs and courses we deliver online.<\/em><\/p>\n

Request information<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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