Imagine what you can accomplish.

Discover what matters.
And build your life around it.

Undergraduate Degrees Graduate Degrees

A dedicated practitioner-based faculty

More than 85% of our faculty hold the highest degree in their fields

A student-first educational experience

Students receive personal support from enrollment through graduation

A tight-knit, welcoming community

Connect with professors and peers to build lasting relationships

Online Degree Programs

Advance your career with an online degree from Aurora University. Learn from practitioner-based faculty members focused on helping working professionals reach their goals. Experience what it means to study in a flexible and convenient learning environment, while receiving the personal attention and support you expect of a small college.

Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

Pursue your career goals in a flexible format built around your busy life. These adult degree programs are designed for students who have relevant life experience and some previous college coursework.

Business Administration (BA) Criminal Justice (BA) General Studies (BA) Online BSW Online RN to BSN

Online Master's Degree Programs

Earn a graduate degree that boosts your employment opportunities and accommodates your personal and work schedule.

Homeland Security (MA) Mathematics Education (MA) Online MBA Online MPA Online MSW

Online Endorsement Courses

Enhance your teaching career with an in-demand credential. You’ll learn how to meet the linguistic and academic needs of the fast-growing English Language Learner population.

Bilingual/ESL Endorsement

Due to state authorization requirements, we are unable to accept applications from persons who reside in California for our online programs.

Our online degree programs are designed to help you succeed.

As an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning, Aurora University Online offers the wide-ranging programs of a university with the personal attention of a small college.

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Admission & Financial Aid

A few reasons to entrust your future to Aurora University Online

Aurora University is a participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements initiative.

The Aurora University education department is accredited by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The Aurora University BSN and MSN are fully accredited by the Commision on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Aurora University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to grant bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

The Aurora University baccalaureate social work and master of social work programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).