Online learning enables students to take courses over the Internet. At Metropolitan State University, we understand that a majority of our students are adult learners with full-time jobs and hectic lives. Therefore, we are committed to making the learning process convenient and readily accessible to our students.

About Online Study

Online courses at Metropolitan State University have the same rigor and expectations as classroom courses. You are expected to meet course requirements by submitting assignments, conducting research, taking tests, participating in class discussions, and writing papers. The only difference is that instead of sitting in a brick and mortar classroom, all these activities are performed online and may be accomplished in different locations and at different times as long as course deadlines are met.

About Course Websites

Courses are made available online through Desire2Learn (D2L). You have the flexibility to participate in learning activities no matter where you are as long as you have access to the Internet. Through the course site, you can access course content such as curriculum and assignments as well as interact with other students and the instructor via built-in tools such as discussion forums. You may also submit assignments and quizzes online.

To get started with online learning at Metrpolitan State University, you may want to browse our online programs and courses or go through the Getting Started section to see if online learning is right for you.