Online FAQs
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Southeastern offers fully online options at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as academic certificate programs. 100% online offerings include:
Undergraduate Degree Programs (100% Online)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN): Designed for licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) looking to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management (formerly Health Systems Administration)
- Bachelor of General Studies (with customized interdisciplinary concentrations)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (launching Summer 2027)
Graduate Degree Programs (100% Online)
Business & Technology
- Master of Business Administration (MBA): Concentration in Managing Innovation and Technology (MITech)
- Master of Science in Computer Networking and Administration
Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education
- Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
Healthcare & Human Sciences
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Master of Science in Child Life
- Master of Science in Population Health Management
Communication
- Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
Online Certificate Programs
- Business Administration Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate
- Sport Management Graduate Certificate
Most online courses are delivered asynchronous through Canvas, Southeastern’s Learning Management System. This allows you to complete coursework on your schedule, provided you meet deadlines. Some programs may feature periodic synchronous live sessions or group projects.
- Visit the Southeastern Admissions portal.
- Select either the Undergraduate or Graduate Application. Select the specific program of study.
- Submit required documents (official transcripts, test scores if applicable, and application fees).
- Once admitted, a representative from Admissions will contact you with next steps for advising and course enrollment.
No. Online students must meet the same general university and program-specific admission criteria as on-campus students.
Southeastern offers Flat-Rate Online Tuition for qualifying distance programs. It is designed to provide predictable costs and exempts out-of-state distance learners from paying non-resident tuition fees. :
- Undergraduate: $375 per credit hour for up to 12 hours.
- Graduate: $475 per credit hour for up to 9 hours.
- Additional Hours: $100 per credit hour for each additional hour above the cap in a given semester.
Yes. Fully online students who meet eligibility requirements can apply for federal financial aid by submitting the FAFSA. Southeastern’s Office of Financial Aid works directly with distance learners to award grants, student loans, and scholarships.
Yes.
Employee and dependent fee waivers cannot be used for contract-rate programs or programs offered in association with external partnerships because they have higher instruction and administrative costs.
Southeastern operates a unique Textbook Rental System for hardbound textbooks. Online students can have their rented textbooks shipped directly to their home or utilize e-textbooks/digital course materials made available directly in Canvas.