Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Programs are designed for engineering professionals who work full-time and need flexible online education options from a leading engineering school.

There are many advantages of distance learning. Here are just a few:

• Linking faculty expertise and industry - Enabling faculty to reach and engage a wider network of students by presenting lectures once. Professionals and faculty connect virtually developing broader relationships to solve "real" industry problems.
• Opportunity - allowing busy professionals advanced education opportunities anytime, anywhere.
• Flexible - students can view the web-streamed lectures and other course materials when they have time.
• Accessibility of course materials - By making course lectures always available to students throughout the semester to review a complex lesson or prepare for exams.
• Robust Virtual University Portal - Students can view lectures at home, work, or when traveling via ASU's Virtual "MyASU" portal.
• Proven - Studies have supported students effectively learn through distance learning. Research points out that student attitudes about distance learning are generally positive. View USDLA.

Yes. We offer several degree programs online, and will be expanding our offerings in the upcoming semesters. Current offerings can be reviewed at View our Online Master Degrees.

Our programs are intended to be online programs aimed at working professionals who require the convenience and flexibility provided by our online offerings. We do not have a requirement for students to attend campus. 

No. Students are no different from on-campus ASU engineering graduate students. The same requirements and curriculum apply, so your degree will be from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU. View our Accreditation.

GOEE offers a variety of methods fo students to study and work. These online grarduate degrees and certificates along with non-credit certifications and short courses can be reviewed at: Visit Global Outreach and Extended Education.

Students earn academic credit when admitted and enrolled in Online Graduate Certificate Programs.

Certification programs include professional development opportunities that do not earn academic credit.

Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in engineering should review the policies and guidelines as listed in each degree program's description at Online Engineering Degrees in the online degree programs section. Each program has unique requirements which should be carefully reviewed. Engineering professionals seeking graduate engineering degrees may wish to contact the Global Outreach and Extended Education (GOEE) at the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering to seek advising and administrative assistance.
GOEE can be reached by e-mail: asu.cpd@asu.edu

A person wishing to enroll in an online course can apply to the Graduate College as a non-degree student. With the appropriate educational background and professional experience, non-degree students can enroll in online engineering graduate courses by emailing asu.cpd@asu.edu. 

These following are the suggested application deadlines to provide ample time for transcripts to be received, application and additional documents to be reviewed and for an admission recommendation to be processed before the start of the semester. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please let us know.

• Fall Semester: July 1st
• Spring Semester: November 1st
• Summer Semester: March 15th

Yes, our online engineering courses follow the same Academic Calendar as on-campus students. Visit the Academic Calendar for important dates, deadlines and details. 

Admitted students may register for courses through their My ASU. Students can review course offerings through the ASU Class Search. 

University policy does not allow for students admitted to online programs to attend on-campus course sections. 

The courses and materials are provided through an Internet connection. Lectures are presented via streaming media and includes video along with other visual materials as seen in the classroom. Books, exams, and course packets are still paper-based. Online students have access to all other online resources offered by the university in the same manner as the on-campus students.

Please note that online courses require a high-speed Internet connection and a Windows multimedia computer. View full list of technical requirements.

Students should be prepared to devote an estimated 10-12 hours per week for each course in which they are enrolled. 

• Put simply, a proctor is a person that monitors students while an exam is taking place. 
• As a student registered in an ASU Engineering Online course, you will need to identify a person who could serve as the proctor for your quizzes and/or exams each semester. This person must be someone who can fulfill the requirements of a proctor objectively. The proctor cannot be another student in the program or admitted to ASU, a friend/colleague, family member, teaching assistant or someone who reports directly to you. A supervisor/manager, librarian, member of the HR/Training staff within your company, former professors, or a member of a learning or testing center (i.e. Sylvan Learning Centers or college testing centers) could qualify to serve in this position.
• The proctor will be responsible for receiving exams via e-mail, following the guidelines for administering the exam (time frame, open- or closed-book exam, or other instructions) and returning the exam to the University via fax or e-mail. 
• The Proctor Form and other important documents can be found at: Student Resources & Support.
• Completed, signed proctor forms should be scanned and e-mailed to cpd.hwexam@asu.edu.

• Sound card and speakers
• Color monitor capable of 800x600 resolution
• High speed Internet connection capable of 150 kbps transfer rate
• Windows Media Player 8 or newer

For a full list of recommended plugins and to test your system and Internet connection please visit our help page.

No, a graduate student who has not been in attendance at the university for one semester must submit an admission application to the Graduate College. The application should be submitted at least one month before the beginning of the semester in which the student plans to reenter. For details on readmission and other matters relating to the application fee, visit: Graduate College Admissions. 

Students planning to discontinue enrollment for a semester or more must request approval to maintain continuous enrollment (leave of absence). Students may petition the Graduate College for a leave of absence for a maximum of two semesters during their entire program. A petition for a leave of absence, endorsed by the members of the student's supervisory committee and the head of the academic unit, must be approved by the Graduate College dean. This request must be filed and approved before the anticipated absence. 

An approved leave of absence will enable students to re-enter their program without re-applying to the university. Students who do not enroll for a fall or spring semester without an approved leave of absence by the Graduate College are considered withdrawn from the university under the assumption that they have decided to discontinue their program. Students removed for this reason may reapply for admission to resume their degree program; the application will be considered along with all other new applications to the degree program and pre-admission credits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Contact your graduate advisor with questions.
 

• A culminating experience is the required capstone event for our online engineering graduate programs. The culminating experience is defined within each program and may include an applied project course, a comprehensive examination, or a project portfolio.
• Refer to your graduate student handbook or graduate academic advisor for any questions. 

• If you work for a corporation, please be sure to check if your employee benefits package includes tuition coverage.
• Tuition for our Online Engineering Degrees can be found under Tuition for Online Graduate Programs.
• Each program is approximately 30 credit hours, or 10 three-credit courses. See your program requirements for specific course/credit requirements.
• For the current cost of a three-credit online engineering graduate course, please visit: Online Tuition and Fees.
• Tuition for our Graduate Certification Program Fees will be found on the individual program pages found at Certifications & Short Courses.
• For more information, e-mail asu.cpd@asu.edu. 

ASU has a Veteran Benefits and Certification Office that can serve as a great resource for you with regard to your VA Benefits and other related questions. There are multiple resources available at Veteran Benefits & Certifications. 

Their advisors can be reached at 480.965.7723 or veteransservices@asu.edu.

Call Student Accounts Office, 480-965-6341

Call Global Outreach and Extended Education (GOEE) at 480-965-1740.

To arrange for ASU to bill your sponsor, a Financial Guarantee Letter and an ASU - Third-Party Sponsorships form must be submitted to the Student Accounts office. Please note there is a third-party billing fee. Visit Third-Party Sponsorships for Tuition and Billing for full details. 

Fax to Student Accounts Office at 480-965-9242