
Online Admission
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Saint Joseph's University offers a wide variety of options for online learning — from fully online programs to hybrids and individual online classes.
Shape Your Future
Discover a flexible way of learning without sacrificing the quality of your education. All classes are taught by Saint Joseph's dedicated professors, and a variety of undergraduate, graduate, degree completion and certificate programs are available for online students.
Start Your Application
If you are applying to any of the following online programs, click here:
- Cybersecurity Certificate or M.S.
- Educational Administration and Leadership M.S.
- Finance M.S.
- Marketing M.S. or MBA
- Food Marketing MBA/M.S.
- Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA
To apply for all other online programs - including undergraduate, graduate, degree completion and certificate programs - click below:
Considered Among the Best Online Programs
Saint Joseph's University's online programs have received several noteworthy designations, including being considered among the top online bachelor's degree programs in Philadelphia, one of the best online graduate business programs and more:
online bachelor’s degree program in the Philadelphia area (U.S. News & World Report)
Top 10% of Best Online Graduate Business Programs (excluding MBA) (U.S. News & World Report)
"Best Colleges (North)" (U.S. News and World Report)
out of 20 for Online Masters in Health Education Programs (U.S. News and World Report)
Requirements & Qualifications
Many programs offer multiple start dates throughout the year, and the application process is easy.
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Online adult learner programs include:
Applicants must submit:- A completed application for the online program.
- Official transcripts from all schools you attended (even if you only earned credit for one course).
- One letter of recommendation from someone who knows you in a professional manner. Required only if GPA is below 2.0
- Personal statement of up to 500 words: Tell us why you want to pursue your degree and what you wish to gain from this educational journey. Required only if GPA is below 2.5.
All application materials can be uploaded to your online application. If you have any questions, please reach out to onlineadmission@sju.edu or visit our adult learner admission page.
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Ready to begin? Check out more information about the graduate application process.
Online Master's programs include:
All application materials can be uploaded to your online application.
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We offer a variety of certificate and certification programs.
Online certificates/certifications include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement
- Behavior Analysis: Post-Master's Certificate in Criminal Justice
- Business Intelligence & Analytics Post MBA Certificate
- Certificate in Business Administration
- Cyber Analytics Certificate
- Cybersecurity Certificate
- Data Analytics Certificate
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education PK-12 Certification
- English as a Second Language Endorsement
- Finance Post MBA Certificate
- Financial Planning Certificate
- Financial Planning Post-Master's Certificate
- International Business Post MBA Certificate
- Management Post MBA Certificate
- Marketing Post MBA Certificate
- Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing Post-Master's Certificate
- Pre-MBA Leadership Certificate
- Online Accelerated Teaching Certification
- Online Wilson Reading System Certification
All application materials can be uploaded to your online application.
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International applicants for bachelor's programs must submit the following:
- Proof of English proficiency. Students from non-English speaking countries are required to take the TOEFL to verify proficiency in English.
- Official high school or secondary school transcript (marks from the past four years of coursework)
- Official SAT or ACT scores or official TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students who submit SAT or ACT scores will be considered for merit-based scholarships)
- Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor or teacher
- Essay or personal statement
International applicants for graduate programs must submit the following:
- Proof of English proficiency. Students from non-English speaking countries are required to take the TOEFL to verify proficiency in English.
- Letter of recommendation from guidance counselor or teacher
- Essay or personal statement
International students may enroll in a maximum of three credits of online (distance) education per semester.Students can enroll in the online graduate program while living in countries outside the U.S.; however, the online program will not qualify a student for a student visa, and international students are unable to qualify for federal financial aid.
If you are an international student with a student visa for an undergraduate program or a traditional master's degree, you will not be able to transfer or extend your current visa to enroll in Saint Joseph's University's online programs while living in the U.S.
To learn more about the requirements and paperwork for international students, emails us at onlineadmission@sju.edu.
Paying for Saint Joseph's
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates vary by program and concentration options. You may also be able to transfer credits to reduce the total cost of tuition.
Financial Aid
Saint Joseph’s University has dedicated information and other tools that can help you with managing the costs of your online education including loans, grants and tuition financing options.
Benefits for Veterans
Military veterans and their families may be eligible for free or discounted tuition for online courses through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
FAQs
Check out the frequently asked questions about Saint Joseph's Online Programs. Don't see the answer you're looking for here? Email your question to online@sju.edu.
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Earning an online master's degree or certificate from Saint Joseph's University is a great way to expand your career opportunities while enjoying the flexibility to arrange your studies around your professional and personal schedule. Online classes allow you to do your coursework when and where it's most convenient for you.
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Yes, financial aid is available for those who qualify. Our dedicated financial aid staff can help guide you in this process.
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In online courses, students "attend" class by accessing a virtual classroom on the web and complete assignments according to the class schedule. Students communicate regularly with the instructor and classmates via e-mail and online discussion forums. Online courses are not self-paced, independent study courses. Students are required to complete assignments according to the class schedule, maintain regular contact with the instructor and participate in online class discussions.
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Yes, Saint Joseph's University Online is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is the unit of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities in the Middle States region, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several locations internationally.
Additionally, the Erivan K. Haub School of Business at Saint Joseph's University is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is higher education's most prestigious and rigorous accrediting body in business, stressing academic excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. This puts the Haub School of Business in an elite category of the best business schools throughout the world.
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Saint Joseph's University Online utilizes mostly full-time professors who are experts in their field. Where Saint Joseph's University does utilize adjunct instructors, we use individuals whose expertise is the result of their current work in the fields of study they teach, bringing invaluable real-world experience to the classroom.
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It depends on your program of study, as some programs do require a weekly session with your instructor. For other programs, you are required to stay on schedule with assignments and log in multiple times per week. You have the flexibility of choosing the time of day or night you want to log onto the Internet to work on an assignment, but you must complete your assignments and turn them in (through the website) by the specified date and time. Some classes may have several due dates each week; others may require work only once per week.