Online Nursing Programs

Yes. The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing at Utica University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The master’s degree program in nursing and the post-graduate APRN certificate program at Utica University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Utica University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. This level of accreditation, commonly referred to as regional accreditation, is the most widely accepted form of accreditation in the United States.

We employ world-class faculty and academic advisers who are experts in their respective industries. They’ll be able to mentor you and potentially connect you with opportunities as you explore the job market.

You’ll also connect with fellow students working in a variety of roles around the country. That community will be your professional network when you graduate.

See our career services page for more on the career support Utica University provides.

That depends on the type of degree you are pursuing. If you are seeking a degree, we accept transfer credits from other regionally accredited schools if they apply to your chosen curriculum. If you are seeking a certificate, transfer credits are not accepted.

As part of the admissions process, our staff completes a detailed, course-by-course evaluation of your previously earned credits to determine if and how many of your previously earned credits apply.

Studying online offers many advantages over traditional on-campus learning.

You can choose where and when you study, all while continuing your career, raising a family, contributing to your community, and everything else you love and don’t want to neglect as you advance your education.

Plus, you won’t have to commute or find on-campus housing as an online learner, so you’ll save money as you learn. See our Online Student Life page for more on the online student experience.

With advanced digital tools like Engage and Canvas—our online course management systems—you can easily communicate and share vital course information with your professors or classmates.

Plus, online learning has advanced alongside internet technology, so you can learn via video conferencing and recorded lectures, podcasts, audiobooks, discussion boards, group chats, and more.

We also offer around-the-clock technical support to keep you online and on schedule as you earn your degree.

Yes. You can purchase any required textbooks via our online bookstore and we’ll ship them to your home. You can also purchase textbooks through other bookstores or online retailers.

Our online students dedicate 12–15 hours per week, per course. While the rigor and expectations for on-campus and online instruction are the same, thanks to a flexible online format, you can fit your coursework into your schedule in whatever way works for you.

Yes. We’re honored to have been named one of America’s Military Friendly Schools by G.I. Jobs magazine for eight consecutive years, 2010–2017.

Utica University is approved for both the Montgomery and Post-9/11 G.I. Bills and is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon program.

We also offer an additional 10 percent tuition discount on our online programs for service members and spouses of Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard members.

View the military benefits page to learn more about benefits for veterans and service members at Utica University.