College Online - Top 10 Reasons to Attend

Attending college online is convenient with AIU Online's amazing Virtual Campus offering options and opportunities for today's motivated, career-focused students.

For career-focused students looking to pursue opportunities in an increasingly competitive job market, an industry-current education can be an excellent way to enhance qualifications and build real-world credentials. But pursuing a degree at a traditional college is not a viable option for individuals who also must consider the demands made by their current professional and personal responsibilities.

AIU Online offers a convenient, flexible alternative that enables you to fit a career-focused education into your current lifestyle. Students enrolled at our university have many reasons for choosing AIU Online, but the common denominator is our commitment to quality, convenience and anytime access.

Here are a few of the reasons the University is the right choice for thousands of motivated professionals seeking to earn a career-focused education without disrupting their real-world lifestyles.

  1. A regionally accredited institution of higher learning
    American InterContinental University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Additional information is available at 312-263-0456 or www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
  2. AIU Online's Flexible Scheduling Plan
    Students now have a choice in determining how quickly they can graduate with an industry-current Associate's degree. AIU Online's Flexible Scheduling Plan is a flexible course-scheduling model designed to meet the needs of career-focused professionals who have real-world responsibilities. The Take 2 option remains the choice for students interested in earning their Associate's degree as quickly as possible. Students learn at an accelerated pace and graduate fast. Students pursuing an Associate's degree can also choose the Take 1 option, which permits them to take just one course during each 5-week session.
  3. Instructors with experience in the fields they teach
    First-hand knowledge can be an excellent way for you to prepare for career pursuits in the real world. At AIU Online, your instructors have "been there, done that" and know not only what it takes to create career opportunities in your field of interest but also how you'll be able to apply your industry-current education once you make your move.
  4. A rich, interactive learning model that is at the forefront of modern education
    The richness of the learning experience offered at AIU Online really should be seen to be believed. Our amazingly interactive Virtual Campus offers students a true academic environment in which to pursue their interests and achieve their goal of earning a career-focused degree.

    When you attend our university, you'll view fascinating lectures and course content via rich multimedia presentations. You'll interact one-on-one and in groups with your instructors and fellow classmates, via email, online chats and discussion boards. You'll complete meaningful group projects. And you'll develop a network of contacts, friendships and relationships with likeminded, career-focused students from around the world.

    AIU Online's intuitive approach to education can enable you to acclimate fast to the wonders of online learning. If you are considering enrolling, you should know that it's very easy to familiarize yourself with the Virtual Campus, access your courses and interact with your instructors and classmates.
  5. Career-focused degree programs and concentrations to help you build market-relevant credentials
    In today's competitive job market, advanced education can be an excellent way to enhance your qualifications to pursue your professional dreams. At AIU Online, we offer industry-current degree programs in today's in-demand industries to help students add to their credentials by acquiring applicable, real-world knowledge and skills in their field of interest.
  6. The AIU Online Learning Center
    AIU Online is committed to providing students with the resources and support they need to achieve their personal, professional and academic goals. Our online Learning Center is indicative of this commitment, offering support services that now include:
    • Online Learning Labs. These supplemental study sessions are available in several different subject areas and are designed to enhance your classroom performance at no additional costs. Current offerings include: English, Math, Art and Design, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and APA Citation Style. All Learning Labs are designed and facilitated by AIU Online faculty members. Students are able to participate in as many sessions as they wish and may repeat the labs as needed.
    • One-on-One Tutoring. Tutoring sessions with AIU Online faculty members conducted live in real-time via Adobe® Connect™ technology. Tutoring will be available on a limited basis starting in June 2007 for MTH 132, with additional tutoring offerings planned for Summer 2007. Tutoring sessions are included in the cost of tuition.
  7. A growing community of successful graduates
    AIU Online is proud of the accomplishments of our graduates throughout the international business community. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students academically, personally and professionally for successful careers in their chosen fields.

    The AIU Online Alumni Association serves graduates by keeping them connected to their university, their classmates and their dreams.
  8. A team-based approach to academic success
    From one-on-one academic guidance to career development assistance, students and alumni of AIU Online benefit from a personalized commitment to their ultimate satisfaction, success and achievement. From the minute you first contact our university through the days long after graduation, you'll have a dedicated team of professionals with your personal, professional and academic goals in mind.
  9. A Career Services department that can help you focus on your future from day one
    When you enroll at AIU Online, you'll have help achieving your goals from your Career Services Advisor. From helping you create a professional resume and draft a winning cover letter to conducting practice interviews and helping you identify opportunities and contacts in your chosen field, these professionals are dedicated to helping you stay focused on your professional goals.
  10. Our 24/7 Technical Support team
    Online learning is an amazing experience, and it sometimes requires an expert's knowledge in configuring software or answering questions about the rich multimedia technology we use to provide you with an immersive academic environment. AIU Online Technical Support is available 24/7 to help you get online, stay online and learn online.
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