⚠️ Canvas Outage Update: Canvas is currently offline due to a nationwide cybersecurity incident impacting higher education institutions. All final exams and assignments scheduled for May 8–10, 2026, have been postponed. Please monitor the university’s Canvas Incident page and status updates for the latest information.
Life-long education is attainable no matter where you are in life. Online learning offers:
Flexibility – Work, family, degree—it’s all possible.
Convenience – Study on your time schedule, no commute, stackable programs lead to certificates and degrees.
Proven Modality – More than 6 million students take one or more distance education courses each year.
New Relationships and Networking Opportunities – Learn alongside students who offer diverse levels of experience and perspective. Students enroll from all corners of the world contributing to a rich classroom environment.
Career Advancement and Entrepreneurial Opportunities – Advance your career with additional credentials or degrees.
Quality of Instruction – University of Illinois faculty are among the most accomplished scholars in the world.
Academic Excellence – Online degree seekers earn the same degree as U of I campus-based degree seeking students.