Frequently Asked Questions for Military Students and Veterans
When do classes start?
UOnline offers fall, spring, and summer semesters, which allows you to start your academic journey when it is convenient for you. Each class is seven weeks long, and you take one class at a time. View UOnline’s academic calendar for more detailed information.
How much is tuition?
Tuition costs vary by program. UOnline wants to help you make the most of your military benefits. Our goal is to provide our top-ranked online master’s degree and certificate programs at an affordable rate while helping make these programs even more affordable for those who qualify for various financial assistance programs.
Are there set class schedules or can I work at my own pace?
At UOnline, you can access materials and assignments any time during the seven-week course and complete your work when it fits your schedule. The online learning environment is mobile-optimized, which allows you to maximize your time and do work from any device with internet access.
What happens if I'm deployed?
Administrators and faculty at the University of Miami are eager to work with military students and help them complete their educational goals from wherever they are stationed. Students should contact a Military Enrollment Advisor for guidance.
How do I contact the veteran's affairs office?
The University of Miami maintains a Veterans’ Affairs Office in the Office of the Registrar. The Veterans Affairs Certifying Officials are located in the Office of the Registrar to assist veterans and dependents of veterans who are entitled to V.A. educational benefits.
What military-specific resources are available to me?
Our dedicated military enrollment advisors are trained to support you every step of the way through your enrollment at UOnline. From enrollment and financial aid to course selection, through graduation and career services, they will be with you every step of the way.
The University of Miami also maintains a Veterans Resource Center in the Dean of Student Affairs Office to provide support and guidance to veteran students for their successful transition from military service to campus life and connect them to academic and other University resources.
What career resources are available to me?
The University of Miami’s Toppel Career Center is available to all students. It provides many resources and services that can assist veterans with transitioning and articulating military experience and skills into transferrable skills for full-time opportunities.
The Launch Pad at the University of Miami is a co-curricular university-wide entrepreneurship resource and program. It aims to make the practice of entrepreneurship available to all students and alumni in the University and to enable and encourage them to start their ventures in the University’s region.
