Online Student FAQ
Can I transfer from an online program to an on-campus program and vice versa?
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Yes, there are even very few restrictions from an online student taking in-person classes and a student can transfer from an on-campus program to an online program and vice versa.
Will my diploma and transcript say USA Online or The University of South Alabama?
The diploma from an online program will not say USA online, it will be the same diploma
as all other in-person programs.
What are the computing requirements for USA Online programs?
They can be found here - https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/soc/resources/laptop_policy.pdf
Do I ever need to appear at the USA campus for online programs?
If you are registered in an online program at the university of South Alabama you
will never need to appear on campus for any lectures of classes but attending in-person
classes is still an available option for an online student should they wish to do
so.
How does the online format work?
There are group project assignments, regular individual assignments, homework’s and
exams for online students.
Will there be a graduation ceremony?
There is a graduation ceremony that is livestreamed but this can also be attended
in person by an online student with other online and in-person students.
Will online students get a student ID card?
Yes, online students eligible to receive their student ID card.
Do Online Students have access to on-campus facilities too?
Yes, online students get the same access to on campus facilities such as the Student Recreation centre, library access, entry to home football games and much more.
Are internships part of the online program?
Yes, there are internships as part of online programs, these internships can be done
via remote working. We currently have students on internships in countries such as
Ireland, Spain, Germany and Netherlands to name the few all done through remote working.
Are the tests proctored?
Some tests are proctored, specifically for a final exam there is a requirement for
the exam to be proctored using a service called ProctorU.
Do you have to do college hours every day?
There is no minimum limit for the number of hours a student has to partake in per
day. The student will just be required to complete the hours for each course they
sign up for with a recommendation of two study hours per week for each credit hour
they are registered in.
Are there office hours for online students to ask questions to lecturers?
They are not specific office hours for online students, to meet with an office member
will be by appointment only.
Can I pursue a double major or dual degree?
Yes, although we are not currently offering two 100% online degrees within the business
school.
Admissions & Costs
What are the admission requirements?
The standard college admission requirements apply to the online courses.
What are the program costs?
The same in-state/out-of-state program credit hour costs apply to the online courses.
Can I still receive a Scholarship for a 100% online degree?
Yes, you can apply for scholarships in JagSpot to see what scholarships would be applicable
to you as a student.
Transfer Students
Is this course available for Transfer Students?
Yes, this course is available for Transfer Students.
How many credits can I transfer from my previous college?
You can transfer up to a maximum of 60 credits, however, the amount of credit hours
depends on what college you are transferring from and if the credits are applicable.
Are there transfer scholarships available for online students?
Yes, although there are none directly from the Business College, there are still scholarships
available from the university.