So, you think online learning means you’re on your own without the same support you might get at a traditional campus? Think again. When you attend school at Argosy University Online Programs, you have the best of both worlds – a world-class education, the convenience of the online format and all of the amazing support systems we have in place.

Here’s a look at 8 of them:

1. Graduation Teams
   From the day you begin to the day that you graduate, your graduation team will be there for you every step of the way. Consisting of an Admissions Representative to get you started, a Student Finance Counselor to help you figure out how to pay for school and an Academic Counselor to help guide your studies, you’ll have a support system like no other.
2. Connections
   It’s our own Social Network. Connections does just what the name implies – it keeps you connected to your fellow students and faculty outside of the classroom. You can join groups that interest you, participate in discussions, attend online events and webinars and find a whole host of other cool ways to stay engaged with your peers.
3. Career Services
   So, you’re about to graduate. What now? That’s where our Career Services folks come in. As you approach graduation and afterwards, they will work with you to make sure you’re prepared to pursue your chosen career with resume, job search and interview assistance.
4. Tutoring Center
   Going back to school as an adult can be interesting. Do you remember your math or algebra? I sure don’t! That’s why we have our online tutoring center open 7 days a week – to give you the on-demand, one on one help in areas like math, algebra, writing, physics and much more.
5. Online Library
   Whenever you need a resource, from books to academic journals or databases, it’s all right here at your fingertips, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in the online library. Of course, no library would be complete with librarians and they’re here too, answering your questions 7 days a week.
6. Tech Support
   Need help or guidance with technical issues? Our technical support team is ready to spring into action to help you solve your issues by simply calling 1-866-4ARGOSY or emailing technicalsupport@argosy.edu, Sunday-Saturday from 7am to 12am ET.
7. Counseling Center
   Available at no charge to all Argosy University Online Programs students, our Talk One-2-One Counselors are licensed, experienced, and easy to talk to. They’re here for counseling for personal, family and marital problems including stress, anxiety and depression. Talk One-2-One offers confidential face to face or over the phone counseling sessions.
8. Disability Services
   We’re committed to providing qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to access the benefits, rights and privileges of college services, programs and activities. The Disability Services Office assists qualified students with disabilities in acquiring reasonable and appropriate accommodations to support their success.

How do you feel about studying Italian Arts, Music and History? How about studying those same topics with instructors from Italy, and having the opportunity to complete your course in Rome itself? You can now do it through Argosy University and our Italian partner, Marconi University!

Argosy students looking to satisfy Humanities credits may be eligible to participate in this rare and exclusive study abroad partnership, where your curriculum will be taught online by Marconi University’s faculty, and your coursework will culminate in the opportunity to travel to Italy and tour Marconi’s campus in Rome. When it’s all said and done, you’ll have an international learning experience that articulates back into three Humanities credits towards your Argosy University degree.

So, what are the course outcomes? Read Marconi’s overview, or read the full course description:

1. The knowledge of styles, currents and individual personalities in the Italian arts
2. The knowledge of the main aspects of the work of art production
3. The ability to create links between different works of art or between different artists
4. The ability to understand the different documents of the Italian cultural and artistic heritage
5. The ability to design artistic itineraries based on the different themes proposed

Sounds interesting, si? We’ve listed some of the details below, but you’ll want to contact your Academic Counselor to find out if the Italian Arts, Music and History course is right for you.

• Course length is five weeks, conducted through the Marconi University online campus
• The coursework is English-taught, and your classmates will be fellow Argosy students
• Completion of the course will articulate three Humanities credits into your program at Argosy University Online Programs (the equivalent of one Humanities course)
• Your final exam for the course will be conducted in Rome, on campus, at Marconi University (you do have the option to decline the trip and complete the course entirely online if you choose)
• The course is tentatively set for August/September enrollment; more details will be provided very soon! You can also learn about Marconi University at http://www.marconiuniversity.org.

Want to know more? Chat with your Academic Counselor today!

Did you know that taking a placement test could potentially save you money and time by allowing you to complete your degree faster? Placement Tests like those offered at Argosy University, Online Programs measures students’ knowledge and skills in certain subject areas before their academic schedule is determined.

If students receive sufficient scores on the Placement Tests, they might qualify to receive an exemption for a course, such as introductory math, thus reducing the time and money spent on the path to graduation.

Besides the benefits described above, Placement Tests can also serve to be beneficial to students in other ways, including:

•    Placement Tests are a great way to get “back in the habit” of going to school.
•    Placement Tests allow you to familiarize yourself with the user-friendly online classroom environment that you will use for all of your classes.

The tests are usually only 25 – 50 questions and the results at Argosy University, Online Programs are automatically reported the school’s student information system, which can automatically update student schedules. There is no need to request scores to be sent to your school. All you have to do is enter the classroom and complete the tests!

To learn more about Placement Testing and to get started, contact an Admissions Representative at Argosy University, Online Programs.

See www.auprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.

One of the best parts about being an online student is that your classroom is wherever you are.  That means, with over 15,000 students, Argosy University Online Programs has classrooms all over the map! So today we are asking you to show us YOUR classroom – share a photo of your hometown and you could be featured on our Facebook page and win a $50 gift card to Amazon.com.

Here’s how to enter:

• Download/Print the Show Us Your Classroom PDF, which can be found in the Campus Common under Top Stories.
• Write in the name of the town you live in on the PDF.
• Take a picture that represents your town/city/area (don’t forget to include the image you printed out!)
• Write a brief essay of between 150 words and 350 words explaining how your photo represents your classroom.
• Submit your photo and essay to this site.

That’s it!

The best submissions will be featured on our brand new Facebook Timeline cover photo.

The three most creative submissions will be named winners by our panel of judges and will each be awarded $50 gift cards to Amazon.com. We will only be accepting submissions until April 26th – so get out and capture the perfect photo today!

Some helpful tips:

• Use things that are easily recognizable (“Welcome to [city/state]” signs, iconic buildings, sports stadiums, food items)
• Make sure your sign is readable in the photo – don’t take it from too far away and use a black marker to write in the town/city/area on the PDF image.
• Include yourself in the photo! 
• Don’t forget to follow the directions and make sure to fill out an electronic release on the submission site.

Good luck everyone!

Argosy University – in conjunction with The Education Foundation – recently announced its 2012 Patricia K. Goeser Memorial Scholarship!

The Patricia K. Goeser Memorial Scholarship will provide $250 to two awardees. The scholarship fund was created by Goeser’s daughter, Caroline Dahlquist, in memoriam of her mother whom had raised Dahlquist and her three sisters on her own while working and attending the University of Tennessee.

"It is my belief that my three sisters and I would not be as successful as we are if she had not (gone back to school)," Dahlquist says. "Her first day at the University of Tennessee was my first day of Kindergarten. I want to be able to - in some small way - help others to get themselves moving towards an education that will eventually change future generations."

The scholarship will be awarded based upon the following criteria:

• Applicants must be an online student in an active or re-entry status with out of pocket expense either from previous enrollment or other circumstances
• Applicant must be a single parent with dependent children pursuing an undergraduate degree with Argosy University.
• Applicants must have completed at least 16 credits and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Applicants must complete an essay that answers the following questions:
• What do you hope your children learn from your pursuit of a college education?
• How will your education benefit yourself, your family?

Download the application here!

Applications can be sent to AUOPatriciaKGoeserScholarship@argosy.edu

See AUPrograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important info.