Online Education at CTU Colorado Springs

Whether your goal is to strengthen your current skill set or study something new, CTU Colorado Springs’ online college degree programs* may allow you to pursue your academic goals on a schedule that works for your busy life. You can attend online classes through our student portal or CTU Mobile app, wherever it’s convenient for you. At home, at work or at the library – you can log in at nearly any place there’s an Internet connection.

*Students attending online coursework through the Colorado Springs campus will be charged an Online Course Fee of $150 for each online course for the additional technology resources necessary.

Choose from a Variety of Online Degree Programs

Whatever your area of interest, at CTU, you may find an online degree program that suits your needs. Whether you are living in Colorado Springs, travel frequently for your job, or stationed with the military anywhere around the globe, you can take advantage of nearly 90 online degree programs and concentrations. CTU offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Online learning options are available 24/7, and each degree program offers course content that can help you in your pursuit of your educational goals.

Faculty Who Enrich the Educational Experience

CTU courses are taught by faculty who understand industry trends. Our instructors incorporate their experience with these trends into the coursework to help students become well-versed in the fundamentals as well as in the relevant technology and best practices in their field. In addition, our faculty works hard to make sure they are available to communicate with and support their students.

See Who’s at CTU

Our classes are full of people just like you: stay-at-home parents, empty nesters, single parents, busy professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs and more. Here at CTU, students come from all walks of life to learn and may look to enrich their lives through education. In addition to knowledgeable instructors and a community of diverse student perspectives, you also have the opportunity to connect with members of our alumni network through local Colorado Springs events or online via social media.

Education Designed to Fit A Busy Lifestyle

CTU offers an award-winning mobile app¹ to help you manage your online program experience and stay connected to the CTU community even when you’re on the go. With CTU Mobile, you can track assignments, monitor your financial aid status, engage in online discussions and review course materials from your phone or tablet regardless of where you’re located.

Step into the Student Portal

With CTU’s student portal, you’re never more than a few clicks away from where you want to be. Just log into your dashboard to navigate to all of the following resources:

• Course Home: See the latest announcements for your courses.
• To Do List: View and sort your upcoming tasks.
• Assignments: View the assignment list and sort by type, assignment or due date. Select an assignment and get everything you need to complete it all in one place. Follow a link to the class discussion board and engage with your instructor and your classmates.
• Resources: Easily view your bookshelf, which houses all of your e-books for current and previous courses. Conveniently check out all of the additional resources you may need for your coursework. Access CTU Colorado Springs’ virtual library, containing e-books, online databases and research guides for all of our degree programs.
• Grades: Track your grades at any time during your course and view your gradebook for a detailed breakdown of your progress, including a link to instructor feedback on completed assignments.
• Classmates: Check out everyone who is in your class with you and interact through email, discussion boards and live chats.
• Site Menu: Get the tools you need to make staying in touch easy, including a messenger app, general school contact information, department contact lists, and a link to trending discussions throughout the CTU community.

Innovative Online Tools

CTU’s students lead busy lives and need to make the best use of their time and energy. We get it. That’s why we offer a variety of digital tools to set you up for success in your degree program.

CTU’s intellipath^®

Intellipath^® is a proprietary online learning application that does away with the “one-size-fits-all” approach to education by creating a personalized learning path for each student. The application customizes coursework in our degree programs to suit your knowledge level, allowing you to skip what you already know and focus on what you still need to learn.

When you take a course powered by intellipath^®, you can benefit from increased control over your class material. You’re able to proactively address learning gaps and get immediate feedback as you complete your coursework. You can have more control over what you learn and when.

CTU Fast Track™

Fast Track is a set of technology-driven learning assessments that allows you to earn credit toward your degree for the knowledge and skills you already have. Offered at no additional charge, Fast Track’s online exams are designed to measure your proficiency in core subjects. If you pass, you can earn college credit for your knowledge and complete your degree program quicker. By passing CTU Fast Track™ exams, you can save up to 30% in time and money*.

Financial Aid

Our goal is to help you achieve your educational goals. We have a team of Financial Aid Advisors available to explain the available options for financing your education, and you can also access a number of online resources at any time to get helpful information:

• Tuition and Graduation Date Calculator: See how CTU Fast Track, transfer credits, or a military affiliation can affect your total tuition and graduation date.
• Net Price Calculator: In just a few minutes, you can get an estimate of the cost to attend CTU Colorado Springs, including tuition, fees, expenses and possible grant aid.
• Scholarships and Grants: Learn how new and returning students who meet eligibility criteria can take advantage of a number of institutional grants and apply for scholarships.
• Tuition Resources: In just a few clicks, you’ll get access to tuition and catalog information that may help make your education costs easier to understand.

Engage Online with Fellow CTU Students

We believe that continuing your education in today's world is as much about the community as it is about the classroom. That's why we take advantage of online outlets to keep you connected not only to your studies, but to fellow students as well.

At CTU, you can interact with your classmates and instructors in much the same way you already stay in touch with your friends, family and coworkers. By incorporating chat, email, mobile devices and popular social networking sites into your online university experience, you can make education an active, engaging part of your everyday life.

Are you ready to join the CTU community? Request information today.

¹ “Awards & Recognition.” Colorado Technical University.:www.coloradotech.edu/about/awards