UMassOnline was created by the President of the University of Massachusetts and Board of Trustees in 2001. The main goal of the University was to meet the online educational needs of people locally, nationally, and internationally by offering accredited educational programs via interactive, Internet-based learning systems.

The University of Massachusetts Online delivers accredited, online programs from the UMass respected and established traditional colleges to students around the globe. Students can enroll in online classes from University of Massachusetts campuses such as Dartmouth, Amherst, Boston, Lowell, and Worcester. Many online programs can be completed with no residency. Online programs offer the same top professors, rigorous standards, and respected degrees as academic programs on campus.

Online programs are fully accredited the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), which accredits schools in the six New England states. In addition, UMassOnline is nationally recognized.

Programs of the University of Massachusetts Online span the broad range of academic disciplines that UMass is known for: education, IT, nursing, public health, management, criminal justice, hospitality and tourism, and the liberal arts. There are over eighty graduate, undergraduate, and non-credit degrees and certificates to choose from, as well as 1,500 online courses delivered annually.

Generally acknowledged as one of the top universities in the United States, the University of Massachusetts has been a leader in distance education for over 25 years. Now you can make use of the power of the five-campus University by getting your UMass degree online. UMassOnline is proud to be helping busy professionals, lifelong learners, and students worldwide continue their education, enhance their careers, and enrich their lives no matter where they're located.

With an online degree from UMassOnline, you will obtain the same degree as that of on-campus students, and be taught by the same world-class faculty. Our online degree curriculum is just as rigorous if not more challenging. If you want to make the best out of your degree without having to sacrifice time with your family or work, an online degree through the University of Massachusetts is right for you. An online degree earned through UMassOnline will stand the test of time.

Financial Aid
Availability of financial aid varies depending upon course status and matriculation. Financial assistance may be available from employers, through continuing education loans and grants, and under the G.I. Bill for eligible military personnel.

UMass is the best value in higher education for both online and face-to-face students. Online students benefit from the same eligibility for financial aid as traditional students.