Military Students: What to Expect
Your dreams are worthy of your dedication.
As a member of the military, you already know much about dedication, commitment and determination. You understand discipline. You live a life dependent upon the notion of responsibility... to yourself as well as to those around you.
These qualities make you an ideal candidate for online learning at AIU Online. But as you prepare to enroll, you should also understand that getting your degree is a big step, requiring diligence, concerted effort and a keen focus on meeting your deadlines and responsibilities. Our accelerated degree programs will keep you on your toes, while your classes and interactive group projects will challenge you to acquire knowledge that will help you in future endeavors.
Just like any institution of higher learning, the benefit you derive from your education will be directly proportional to the effort you put towards it. Your education is an investment in your future; a personal commitment to achieve something that can help you lead the life you choose for yourself.
Your decision to enroll in one of AIU Online's quality degree programs should not be taken lightly. Our university is structured in such a way so as to provide you with the support you need to succeed. Our administrators, advisors and instructors all have your best interests in mind. But ultimately, when you enroll, you are taking responsibility for your own success utilizing our amazing Virtual Campus.
As you prepare to enroll in your chosen degree program, we think you'll find
it helpful to know more about what to expect from your learning experience. If
you have questions beyond what is explained on this page, an AIU Online Admissions
Advisor will be happy to provide you with additional information.
How well does the military lifestyle mesh with online education?
Is it really flexible?
Will you have enough time?
The nature of a mobile military lifestyle may limit your ability to enroll and attend classes at a traditional university. But at AIU Online, we have harnessed the power of the Internet to deliver the future of modern education today.
You can access amazing multimedia classes, interact with professors and classmates and pursue your college degree while you serve your country, any time, any place, anywhere, as long as you have online access.
- Courses are presented in a rich multimedia format that enables you to interact as often as you like. If you prefer to have a hard copy for notes, you can print the presentation. If during the presentation, you'd like the professor to repeat or move forward with any given concept, that's under your control. You have full rewind and fast forward capabilities. And if you're a student who likes to ask questions, you'll enjoy the glossary of terms section available for each course.
- Students will also be required to participate in classroom discussions with the instructors and other students. Since our students are employed in a variety of interesting professions, you may also gain insightful knowledge from them and can learn from their experiences as well as share your own insights. It is not uncommon for students to bring real-life situations into the classroom for help and discussion.
- You will be able to study any time via our Virtual Campus, which is open 24/7 and is accessible wherever you have an Internet-connected PC.
- Classes are taught by faculty members who have advanced degrees and bring situation-specific relevance to every course to ensure that you are prepared for real-life challenges after you graduate.
- Our degree programs are designed not only to test your memory, but also your comprehension and ability to properly apply information learned in class to a real-world setting.