Online Student Experience

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Welcoming Community. Guided Education. Life-Changing Credentials.

Studying online with Benedictine University doesn’t mean studying alone. You’ll join a community that feels close — even from a distance — as you learn from faculty who know your name and support your transformation into the leader you’re meant to become. The online experience fits around your life with guided instruction and personal advising, so you won’t complete your program on your own.

Meet Your Benedictine Support Team

Advancing your education is a major step, and our support team makes sure you don’t have to change everything about your life to succeed. We’re here for you, ready to guide your journey before you even have to ask.

Enrollment Counselors: From the moment you request information, your enrollment counselor will share details about your program of interest, help you complete your application and guide you through orientation once you’re accepted.
Student Services Coordinator (SSC): Your personal SSC will be your go-to contact throughout your online program, helping you select and register for courses and meet the graduation requirements.

Student Resources

Transformative guidance is a hallmark of the Benedictine tradition. Once your online program begins, our academic and career resources will be there when you need them, fostering your growth as a student and professional.

Student Services

Academic Support That Meets You Where You Are

When you need guidance to achieve your academic goals, Benedictine never lowers the bar — we raise the support. You can access these resources at any time to stay on track from the first day of class through graduation.

Study Skills and Time Management Support

When it comes to balancing coursework with work and family, practice makes progress. Get help in building study habits, preparing for exams and managing your time so your Benedictine program fits your life.

Faculty Office Hours

Many faculty hold weekly office hours, taking time to answer your questions and provide mentorship to help you reach your goals.

Library Resources

The Benedictine University Library puts more than 200,000 books, 30,000 periodicals and 115 subject databases at your fingertips. Through I-Share, you can borrow materials from over 80 libraries across Illinois.

Career Services

Guidance for Where Your Career Is Headed

While continuing your education creates many opportunities, knowing which ones to pursue takes expert guidance. We’ll work alongside you to plan your professional journey, helping with everything from drafting your resume to setting — and achieving — long-term goals.

Resume and Cover Letter Review

After you upload your resume and cover letter, a career development team member will give you actionable tips on how to stand out to employers.

Alumni Networking

Tap into a global network with over 44,000 graduates and establish important connections through local and virtual events.

Career Search Assistance

Access assistance in finding roles that match your interests, using tools and resources available to all BenU students.

Career Assessments

Which field suits you best? Free assessments through our Career Development Center help you explore paths you haven’t considered.

Why Choose Benedictine University Online?

Courses Built for Your Life

Complete one course every eight weeks, a pace that leaves room to focus on each topic. While the asynchronous format lets you set the schedule, you’ll learn from faculty who foster real-time connections.

Community Without Walls

At Benedictine, engagement goes beyond discussion boards. Connect with peers from around the world through virtual coffee chats, live webinars and online student groups that facilitate lasting relationships.

Research-Driven Curriculum

Our online courses follow the Community of Inquiry Framework, helping you experience the depth and rigor of an in-person classroom without leaving home.

Approachable, Engaging Faculty

For Benedictine’s faculty, lectures are just the start. They’ll get to know you and empower you to succeed through weekly office hours and ongoing discussions.

Continuous Improvement

We track outcomes and listen to student feedback to keep pace with trends and deliver employer-recognized programs aligned with the demands of today’s workforce.

Hands-On Learning

Every program includes real-world experience, from internships and practicums to business simulations and capstone projects.

Technology Requirements

Here are the recommended minimum specifications for computers students use while completing our online programs. We encourage College of Business students to use a Windows computer because several courses include software that only has a Windows version.

Computer Type	Requirements
Windows: Desktop Computer	i5 processor (i7 recommended) 32 GB RAM 500 GB SSD 24″ monitor Dedicated graphics card with minimum 8GB VRAM (recommended for students in Graphic Arts or Science programs)
Windows: Laptop	i5 processor (i7 recommended) 16 GB RAM 500 GB SSD
Apple: Desktop Computer	M1 or M2 processor 32 GB RAM 500 GB SSD
Apple: Laptop	M1 MacBook 16 GB RAM 500 GB SSD
Chromebook	Our IT Department recommends against using Chromebooks if possible. Some courses may require software to be installed on your computer, and Chromebooks do not support this option. However, Chromebooks are a budget-friendly option. Here are the recommended specifications if you choose to purchase one: 4 GB RAM 128 GB SSD Intel Celeron N4020 processor