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Online Student Experience

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See What It’s Like to Study Online with Benedictine University

From student engagement to interactive design, Benedictine University strives to provide an enriching online student experience. We deliver each course via the D2L Brightspace learning management system (LMS), which offers engaging learning experiences that focus on boosting student achievement. Through this tool, you can access course syllabi, assignments and other resources you will use to complete your online courses.

Meet Your Benedictine Support Team

We know that earning an advanced degree can be life-changing. With the help of our support team, you’ll feel empowered to complete the admissions process and thrive in your online program.

Admissions Counselors: From the moment you request information, an admissions counselor will be there to answer your questions about earning a degree with Benedictine University online. They will also help you complete your application, assist you in compiling your admissions file and walk you through orientation after you are accepted.
Student Services Coordinator (SSC): Once you have completed your first week of class, your admissions counselor will introduce you to your personal SSC, who will assist you with registration, help you select courses and review the graduation requirements. Your SSC will also be your point of contact for getting answers to questions throughout your online student experience.

Student Resources

Benedictine University’s online students receive the resources and support they need to thrive in class and their careers. Explore the student and career services you can access after beginning your online program.

Student Services

Reach Your Academic Potential

Benedictine empowers each online student to succeed academically. Throughout your program, you can access support from these areas:

Study Skills and Time Management Support

Get assistance with developing strong study habits and time management skills. We can also help you follow test preparation strategies.

Faculty Office Hours

Many of our faculty members offer weekly office hours to answer student questions.

Library Resources

The Benedictine University Library supports online students and faculty through virtual research and reference, interlibrary loans, live chat and more. Our collection includes more than 200,000 books, 30,000 periodicals and 115 subject databases. Moreover, our library is affiliated with I-Share, allowing you to borrow materials directly from more than 80 academic libraries across Illinois.

Career Services

Continue Your Professional Development

Benedictine promotes your lifelong personal and professional development by providing a foundation for becoming a self-directed learner. From resume assistance to comprehensive career assessment tools, we can help you define and pursue your goals.

Resume and Cover Letter Review

Upload your resume and cover letter to have a career development team member provide tips and suggestions for improvement.

Alumni Networking

Connect with fellow graduates at local and virtual events.

Career Search Assistance

Let us help you find the career of your dreams using our database and other tools.

Career Assessments

Our Career Development Center offers complimentary assessment tools to help you research and explore various career paths.

Why Choose Benedictine University Online?

Innovative LMS

With a focus on usability and design, our online framework is built according to industry best practices and is always improving. The system is easy to use and offers live chat with your faculty and classmates.

Classroom Interactions

Each program offers numerous ways to engage with classmates from around the world. Chances to connect include virtual coffee chats with your peers and faculty, virtual webinars and online student groups.

Research-Driven Curriculum

Our online courses incorporate best practices from the Community of Inquiry Framework. This model helps us transition the communal aspect of teaching and learning to the online format.

Approachable, Engaging Faculty

Our faculty members pride themselves on being readily available to students by offering several connection opportunities that can include weekly office hours, regular feedback and discussion boards.

Continuous Improvement

We consistently identify ways to improve our programs by measuring learning outcomes and asking students for feedback. We also work to keep our online programs topical and relevant to industry trends and employer needs.

Hands-On Learning

All programs feature applied learning opportunities, such as internships, practicum experiences, business simulations, residencies and mini-capstone experiences.

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