Online Learning
An Education That Fits Your Lifestyle
Western offers quality online degrees in many of today’s in-demand fields including healthcare, information management, business administration, education, social media and much more.
We strive to meet the educational goals of all types of learners by offering 7 fully-online programs and 7 fully-online certificates, while providing the same quality resources for online students as we do our on-campus students, including online-tutoring, virtual-advising, library resources and 24-hour tech support.
Online learning is flexible, convenient, and accessible wherever you have a reliable Internet connection. There is no need to spend time and money commuting or relocating.
Check out our online programs and get an education that suits your lifestyle.
Online Learning Support
Western's academic advisors offer Zoom or telephone appointments for online students.
Western’s bookstore has a robust online system that allows students to easily purchase or rent textbooks.
24/7, 365 days a year, students and faculty can call or chat with Canvas Support and receive assistance with the learning management system.
7 days a week, with the exception of Christmas break, students and faculty can call or email Western’s Canvas Help between 8am and 9pm to receive help with the following:
- All things Canvas
- Login issues
- MyWestern username and passwords
- Instructional Technology tools integrated into Canvas
- Third-party vendors and Publisher content
Western’s Wellbeing and Accessibility office provides counseling services for our online students who cannot come to campus.
Western’s online students have access to all online library databases. Upon request, online students can have books mailed to them from the on-campus library.
Western online students have two options for tutoring services:
- Western’s Peer Tutor Center has tutors in all areas of study and will make Zoom appointments with our distance students.
- Western also subscribes to NetTutor, which offers online tutoring 24/7, 365 days a year.
5 Tips for Success
Western cares about your success! Check out some tips aimed to help you with Online Learning!