Access High-Quality Online Education Across Arkansas and Beyond
The University of Arkansas System offers a wide range of online learning opportunities designed to meet the needs of today’s students. Whether students are beginning a degree, returning to finish what they started, advancing their career, or balancing education with work and family responsibilities, the UA System has a variety of options.
Across the UA System, students can access accredited, award-winning academic programs delivered by experienced faculty and supported by the state’s largest and premier public higher education system. From fully online degree pathways to individual online courses that fit any schedule, UA System institutions provide flexible, affordable options that allow students to learn from anywhere at any time.
Why Choose Online Learning Through the UA System?
High-Quality, Accredited Programs
All UA System institutions are fully accredited and committed to academic excellence. Many of our online programs and campuses have been recognized nationally for innovation, quality, access, and service to adult learners.
Flexible and Designed for Your Life
Online courses and programs offer scheduling flexibility for working professionals, caregivers, military students, and place-bound learners. Many courses are asynchronous, allowing you to complete work on your own time.
A Wide Range of Options
Students can choose from fully online degrees, certificates, degree-completion pathways, professional programs, and individual online courses that apply toward majors across the UA System.
Arkansas-Focused, Nationally Accessible
While rooted in service to Arkansas communities and workforce needs, UA System online programs are available to students across the country and around the world.
How Online Learning Works
Explore Your Educational Goals
Decide whether you are seeking a full degree, a certificate, individual courses, or a pathway to finish a degree you previously started.
Review the Campus Options Below
Each UA System institution offers its own set of online and hybrid programs. Some provide fully online degree pathways, while others offer online courses that can be applied toward on-campus degrees.
Visit the Institution’s Online Learning Page
Once you identify a campus that meets your needs, follow the link to learn more about program offerings, admissions requirements, tuition, financial aid, transfer credit, and start dates.
Please note:
Admissions, financial aid processing, and enrollment are managed individually by each UA System institution. This page is intended to help you explore options—not apply directly.
Flexible Options Across the UA System
UA System institutions provide a spectrum of online learning opportunities. Some offer fully online degree programs with multiple start dates throughout the year, while others provide online coursework that supports flexible scheduling and degree completion.
One UA System institution—UA Grantham—offers 100% online degree programs with monthly start dates, making it an excellent option for adult learners, military-affiliated students, and those needing maximum flexibility. UA Grantham is is uniquely structured to serve students who prefer or require fully online pathways.
Institution Profiles
The summaries below provide additional context about online learning at each institution. Program availability and formats may change over time; please visit the institution websites for the most current information.
Four-Year Universities
Listed below are online learning opportunities offered at UA System's four-year institutions.| Institution | Brief Summary | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| UA Grantham | UA Grantham, the state’s only 100 percent online institution, provides a comprehensive portfolio of fully online associate, bachelor’s, and graduate programs designed for adult learners and working professionals. Courses start monthly, allowing students to begin when it works best for them. The university has a strong history of serving military students and those seeking flexible, career-focused education pathways. | More Info |
| University of Arkansas (Fayetteville) | The flagship campus offers 100+ online degrees (bachelor’s through doctorate) and certificates, including nationally recognized programs in business, communication, education, engineering and human sciences. These flexible programs help working professionals and students gain the valuable skills and knowledge needed to enhance their careers or start new ones. | More Info |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | UAMS delivers a range of online and hybrid programs that prepare students for careers in healthcare and health professions. Offerings include certificates, bachelor’s degree completion programs, and graduate-level programs in areas such as nursing, public health, and health administration. | More Info |
| UA Little Rock | UA Little Rock offers a robust selection of high-quality online programs that include certificates, undergraduate, and graduate degrees. Our online students enjoy affordable, flat-rate tuition, award-winning faculty, and online access to academic resources. The university is nationally recognized for supporting adult learners, transfer students, military, and place-bound students through flexible and high-quality online instruction. | More Info |
| UA Monticello | UAM offers online certificate programs and degree at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s levels, in fields such as business, education, healthcare and general studies. The university’s online pathways are designed to support working professionals who require the flexibility of remote coursework. | More Info |
| UA Fort Smith | UAFS offers fully online and highly flexible degrees in fields such as organizational leadership, healthcare administration, business, and early childhood education. Many programs are designed with degree-completion pathways in mind, making them ideal for students returning to finish a degree. | More Info |
| UA Pine Bluff | UAPB offers transformative graduate online programs that foster learning experiences in Addiction Studies and Master of Arts and Teaching (MAT) . Leveraging innovation along with flexibility, these programs cultivate evidence-based practices and develop leadership skills to advance educational systems and behavioral health services. | More Info |
Two-Year Colleges
Listed below are online learning opportunities offered at UA System's two-year colleges.| Institution | Brief Summary | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| UA Batesville | UACCB provides a range of online courses each semester that apply toward associate degrees and workforce credentials. Online options support flexibility for students pursuing transfer pathways or managing busy schedules. | More Info |
| UA Cossatot | UA Cossatot provides online and hybrid courses in general education and selected technical and workforce programs. These options help students complete credentials close to home while managing job and family commitments. | More Info |
| UA East Arkansas | o UA-EACC provides high-quality, affordable online and hybrid courses in transfer-ready and career-ready programs. These courses provide students the opportunity to achieve educational and training goals while balancing employment and family responsibilities. | More Info |
| UA Hope-Texarkana | UAHT offers a wide range of online coursework in general education, business, and technical disciplines that can be applied toward associate degrees or certificates. Designed with flexibility in mind, these online learning options support the diverse needs of working adults, traditional students, and dual-credit learners, making it easier to balance education with work, school, and personal commitments. | More Info |
| UA Morrilton | UACCM provides access to quality coursework in a variety of modalities (including face-to-face, hybrid, online, synchronous, and flex courses) and across a wide spectrum of meeting times. These courses are offered in state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and clinical settings by faculty who are committed to student success. UACCM continues to increase its focus on online learning and is constantly expanding online academic offerings. Students can complete significant portions of their general education requirements online while preparing for transfer or immediate entry into the workforce. | More Info |
| UA-North Arkansas College | UA Northark provides online and hybrid courses in general education and specialized programs, including many fully online degrees and certificates. Designed with busy schedules in mind, these courses offer the flexibility students need to pursue college without sacrificing quality. | More Info |
| UA Phillips | PCCUA offers a wide range of online courses and select programs in business, general education, and technical fields. These online options provide flexible learning opportunities for students balancing work, family, and educational commitments while preparing for transfer or entry into the workforce. | More Info |
| UA – Pulaski Technical College | UA–Pulaski Tech offers extensive online and hybrid coursework in general education, business, allied health, and technical fields. Some credentials can be completed fully or primarily online, and many students use online courses to balance education with work and family responsibilities. | More Info |
| UA Rich Mountain | UA Rich Mountain offers online and hybrid course options that support students pursuing associate degrees, technical certificates, and transfer pathways. Many general education course are available online each semester, providing flexibility for students across the region. | More Info |
Other Units
Listed below are online learning opportunities offered at other units and divisions within the UA System.| Institution | Brief Summary | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas School for Math, Sciences + the Arts (Residential High School) | ASMSA offers an opportunity for high achieving students to have the ASMSA educational experience while remaining at home. ASMSA has curating a sequence of challenging courses to create a college preparatory that helps students meet state graduation requirements and grow under the mentorship of seasoned faculty. | More Info |
| University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture | The Division of Ag offers various online courses through its Cooperative Extension Service (UAEX) and Razorback AgCademy, covering topics like organic farming, beekeeping, pesticide applicators, farm management (including finance, marketing, and stress) soil science, and digital agriculture with options ranging from free introductory courses for the public to professional certifications and high school programs. | More Info |
| Clinton School of Public Service | Building on the strengths of the nation’s first Master of Public Service, Clinton School Online provides professionals in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors with a practical skillset and knowledge base to enhance their opportunities for leadership in public service. Clinton School Online combines classes on field research and statistical analysis with courses focused on communication, advocacy, and leadership. | More Info |
Is Online Learning Right for You?
Online learning can be a strong fit if you:
- Need to balance school with work or family responsibilities
- Prefer the flexibility of studying from home
- Live far from a UA campus or have limited transportation
- Want to finish a degree you previously started
- Are a military service member, veteran, or family member
- Need courses that fit around shift work or caregiving schedules
If these situations sound familiar, one of the UA System’s online or hybrid pathways may align well with your goals.
Next Steps
The UA System provides this page as a gateway to online learning opportunities offered by our campuses. To explore programs, admissions requirements, tuition, and start dates, please visit the individual institution pages listed above.
For general information about the University of Arkansas System, visit:
www.uasys.edu