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Nope! The��application process��is essentially an information-gathering process to get into a given program, explains Chris Gloor, vice president of enrollment at��������ý. Students are under no obligation to attend ������ý if they apply but doing so enables the enrollment team to start identifying ways it can save them time and money. Plus, the application process is free.

Prospective students can learn more by submitting a��request for information.

������ý is a transfer-friendly institution��and accepts credits from more than 5,000 accredited institutions. The University's enrollment representatives will request a student's transcripts at no extra cost (when possible) and provide pre-evaluations to see��which credits may transfer.

������ý also offers the TransferPath app, which provides a personalized estimate of potential transfer credits.

No, but it does work with Revive IT to provide refurbished laptops at a discounted price.

After a student registers for class, he or she is provided a code to receive $100 off a laptop through Revive IT. The laptop comes with Microsoft 365 already loaded, and the device meets all hardware and software requirements for UOPX courses.

Since a computer is an education expense, students can even use federal financial aid to purchase one.

Prior Learning Assessment��(PLA) is one way prospective students can earn college credit for qualifying experiences. After applying to the University, a student can provide either a portfolio of work or essays on approved topics to be evaluated for potential credit.

Individuals can earn up to 30 credits toward a bachelor's degree and 15 credits toward an associate degree through PLA.

Another option is a��competency-based��(CB) degree. Ideal for students with professional experience and self-discipline, this offering prioritizes individual learning and awards credits based on competency assessments.��

Competency-based degree programs are structured differently from traditional ������ý degree programs. In a CB program, students take three to four courses concurrently over a 16-week period (as opposed to one at a time), and they progress according to the competency assessments they complete successfully. The more a student knows, the quicker he or she can progress to new skills and subjects. In this way, the University empowers students to learn what they need to know for their careers.��

No. UOPX understands that adult learners may not have access to old scores and does not require these scores for admission.

No again. However, there are some baseline requirements for certain programs. To enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, for example, students must already hold an RN license. And to enroll in a graduate program, students do need to have a �����������ǰ�’s degree, among other requirements.

Assessing the cost of one's degree program is a highly individualized process. Enrollment representatives will help prospective students find ways to save as much as possible.��

Of course, prospective students can explore a variety of pathways to tuition savings on their own, too. Federal financial aid, scholarships, grants and loans are all options to research. For example,��������ý offers scholarships worth up either $1,000 or $3,000 to every new qualifying student.

Employer benefits are another way to save money. The University��has formed alliances with hundreds of organizations��to offer affordable education and tuition assistance. Additionally, alternative credit providers such as����offer students the option to earn transferrable credits.

Ultimately, the University is committed to making education affordable for its students. That's why it offers fixed tuition, meaning students pay a flat rate from the moment they enroll to the day they graduate from their program.

Students can learn more about the cost of attendance at ������ý.��

This is the process by which an individual becomes a student at UOPX. A student's official transcripts from other colleges he or she may have attended are sent to the University and any degree applicable transferrable credits are applied toward his or her program. Once any transferrable credits are applied, the student's financial aid will get adjusted accordingly.

Most students enroll via the��UOPX website.��They can also take advantage of a��New Student Q&A Webinar, which is a complimentary orientation designed to answer any and all outstanding questions so students are prepared for the first day of class.

������ý offers start dates designed to meet a working adult's schedule. Classes start on Tuesdays approximately every five to six weeks, so all the paperwork has to be shared and processed by the preceding Friday.

"Students are a bit surprised they can get everything done that quickly," Gloor observes.

The ������ý is proud to welcome students from all walks of life. To encourage opportunities to connect and grow, it offers a robust��student organization��program.

"The Recognized Student Organization (RSO) program provides a sense of belonging and support for students as they balance academic, professional, familial and personal responsibilities," explains Jelisa Dallas, the program manager for RSOs.

In layman’s terms, an RSO is a group of students with something specific in common. This might be a professional association, an academically focused interest group or a philanthropic group.��

In addition to networking, these groups offer opportunities to develop a variety of skills like leadership, professional development, community engagement and financial literacy.

"The social capital — effective collaboration through shared culture to meet a common goal — offered through our organizations makes for a well-rounded student equipped for new opportunities," Dallas explains.

The University’s Student Accommodations Office works with individuals who have medical conditions, mental health challenges or learning disabilities that impact their education. The goal? To discuss options for removing barriers to their learning experience.

Common accommodations are:

• Extra time to complete assignments or exams
• Sign language interpreters
• Access to a quiet testing area
• Note-taking assistance

Students can also access multiple assistive technology resources, such as read-aloud functions for online texts, dictation options through Microsoft 365 and the Life Resource Center at UOPX.