As the oldest university in sun-kissed San Francisco, University of San Francisco fosters students with world-class education at graduate and undergraduate levels, engaging them to understand the world in a global perspective and delivering the professional skills needed for their future careers. However, top-flight education in small classes is not the only part of USF’s story!

Seated in the center of one of the most vibrant cities in the world, University of San Francisco is challenging your study with something innovative and meaningful – that would make a big difference to your education experience with your comfort at home! You may get the idea!

Yea, it’s online learning!

Brief Intro to USF Online Education

Gone were the days when people in busy schedules had to juggle between study and work. With the emergence and development of online education, it is more than possible for working adults to pursue a higher degree while learning at the self-paced schedule. Thereafter, online learners are given the freedom to study at any place and at any time as they like.

Proud to be accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), University of San Francisco always takes seriously the diverse learning needs. And in order to deliver its rigorous and value-based education in multi-pronged ways, USF allows students to take courses and earn a higher degree through online programs. By attending USF online classes, you secure the opportunity to interact with top academic professors and dynamic peers all over world. USF keeps the commitment to the same quality education offered at its real campus to today’s “students” who live a busy lifestyle!

Spring 2012 Degree Programs

Starting from January 2012, University of San Francisco will receive applications for online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Clinical Nurse Leader program. This program combines the nursing theory and clinical practice together, and provides learners with the knowledge and skills they need for the future success in any health care environment.

• Why University of San Francisco? USF is ranked one of the Best Nursing Schools in 2012 by US News and World Reports.

However, owing to the fact that the requirements on online degree programs in higher education have been effective since November 1, 2011, USF is not able to accept online degree program applications from students living in Alabama, Iowa, Wisconsin, Arkansas, and Massachusetts. If you have any question, you can call the Office of Online Education at 415-422-4962.

Ready for Spring 2012 Registration?

USF Spring 2012 registration for online degree programs has started on November 7, 2011, and the tuition payment deadline is January 3. Keep the payment due date in mind, and to avoid registration cancellation, you must finish the full payment or get into the payment plan by this due date. Students are encouraged to call 415-422-4533 for details about tuition and billing.

Tuition and fees for Spring 2012 have not issued yet, but you are suggested to take the tuition schedule of Summer 2011 online education for reference:

Tuition for Masters of Nursing: $1,085 per unit
Fees for Clinical Lab of Nursing: $150 per lab

Academic and admission services are provided by the Office of the Register. Then how to register online after you get admitted into USF online education programs?

1. Go to connect.usfca.edu and login in with your username and password

2. Click the “Student” tab and select “Click here” under the “Student Self Service”

3. Click “Registration” menu, then “View Holds.” Be sure to clear the hold if you have a former hold.

4. Go back to “Student” tab and click “Look Up and Register for Classes.” Choose the term and subject you would like to register and then click “Submit.”

5. Make sure to pay the tuition and fees by the January 3. Otherwise, your registration will be cancelled.

University of San Francisco Official Website: http://www.usfca.edu

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