Colleges offer only undergraduate degrees while universities offer graduate degrees as well, but the terms are often used interchangeably.

In general, you must have completed high school and you must be at least 17 years of age.

The academic year usually runs from August through May with breaks for holidays. Most universities use either the semester system (two terms), the quarter system (students attend three out of four total terms), or the trimester system (three terms).

Associate: a two-year program that either leads to a specific vocation or transitions to a bachelor program. Bachelor: a four or five-year program where students earn credits in a wide variety of courses

Yes, but they are highly selective and require a heavy courseload across a total of six years of study.

With permission of the International Student Office, international students may work on campus up to 20 hours/week their first year and can apply to work off-campus in subsequent years.

Yes. To find accredited online distance learning programs, please search the Distance Education Accrediting Commission website.