Yes, all Saint Leo courses offered in India are 100% online. It is not necessary to meet in person or travel to our campus in the United States.
Subjects online have the same academic rigor as a subject taught at our campus.
Yes, all Saint Leo online students have the opportunity to visit our Florida campus and attend graduation ceremonies.
Please refer to your Embassy to understand visitor travel requirements for the United States for this occasion.
The costs of traveling to the Saint Leo campus are the responsibility of the student.
Online subjects do not require face-to-face attendance at any time. That is one of the reasons why many students choose to study online.
Each student completes the tasks and assignments each week based on their own schedule, and delivers assignments according to the deadlines set by the faculty member, usually on Thursdays and Sundays in the evening. However, to provide additional support and opportunities to connect with faculty and peers, online students can participate in weekly live, informal, “Office Hours” sessions.
No. While Saint Leo University is proudly Catholic, we welcome students of all faiths, and those with no religious affiliation.
Although there are different learning activities in each subject, they are usually organized on a weekly basis and are accompanied by discussion forums.
Class activities may include reading academic content, exercises and specific assignments, which are generally aimed at shaping final projects towards the end of the subject.
These final projects are often aligned to professional concepts, to help students develop additional advanced knowledge for their career.
Each online subject also includes weekly live sessions, called “Office Hours,” which allow students additional opportunities to connect with faculty and peers. Most sessions are informal, but can include guest speakers, Q&A sessions, etc.
- The United States Department of Education maintains a database of University and College acceditation statuses. You will find that database here: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home
- The direct link to Saint Leo University's accreditation status is here: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/110316
Refer to the 'Costs' section of the website for the most up-to-date information about tuition costs and expenses.
Yes, the university's main campus is in Saint Leo, Florida, located 30 miles north of Tampa.
Saint Leo University is regionally accredited in the United States by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SASCOC). All programs offered by Saint Leo fall under this regional accreditation, including our online programs.
For more information about studying at Saint Leo, on campus or online, visit www.saintleo.edu.
SACSCOC Status UpdateNo. Saint Leo is a non-profit university and is a regionally accredited institution in the United States.
No, there is no cost to apply for Saint Leo's online programs offered in India.
As one of the first universities in the United States to offer online degree programs, Saint Leo University is a pioneer in providing cutting-edge online university experiences.
With Saint Leo, students have access to high-quality instruction in a convenient learning environment. Online learning allows students to pursue their studies while balancing career and family obligations.
By offering online degrees to students who reside in India, Saint Leo is able to provide students outside of the U.S. with the opportunity to obtain a U.S. accredited degree, without the need to move or process a student visa.
Saint Leo faculty are international, accomplished leaders in their fields with advanced academic credentials and extensive real-world experience. The professors ensure that each student has the support and resources necessary to achieve success in their studies and in their career.
To learn more about the credentials of the faculty who will be teaching the degrees online, visit the 'About Saint Leo' section of the website.
Saint Leo University highly recommends that all students have:
- Pentium 4 or higher PC
- Windows XP or Windows 7
- Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher
- Alternate web browser in addition to Internet Explorer such as Firefox or Google Chrome
- Video display 800 x 600 or greater
- 2 gigabyte of RAM or higher
- Wired or wireless Ethernet
- Internet service provider (broadband recommended)
- Sound card and speakers
- CD/DVD-ROM
- Software Requirements:
- Microsoft Word 2010, Excel 2010, Access 2010, and PowerPoint 2010
- Adobe PDF 9.0
- Adobe Flash Player 10.0
- Java
Saint Leo University's online programs provide the same quality and depth of the subjects we offer at our traditional Florida campus.
The only difference between an online degree and a traditional on-campus degree is that the online subjects are completed remotely. Upon graduation, our online students hold the same degree as our campus degree program students.
We pride ourselves on offering convenient and flexible programs to meet all of our students’ unique needs.
The most important difference between learning on-campus and online is that online subjects do not have a set schedule or time in which the student must be at their computer. This provides students with the flexibility to manage personal and work obligations.
Saint Leo enrollment advisors are available to provide information and support throughout the entire admissions process.
During your time as a Saint Leo student, advisors are also available to provide consultation and support for any concerns that may arise during your studies.
Go to the 'Undergraduate Degrees' or 'Postgraduate Degrees' section of the website for more information on available degrees online.
Visit www.saintleo.edu to learn about programs offered in the United States.
To apply to one of the programs listed on this site, you must not be a resident of the U.S., and you must be proficient in English.
Visit the 'Eligibility' section of the website for more information.
The subjects at Saint Leo were designed by instructional specialists, who developed the content and structure of the degree programs to prepare students to be successful, competent members of the global workplace.
Saint Leo currently offers more than 50 programs on campus and online in the United States.
By offering online degrees in India, we are proud to provide students with more access to high quality education and to continue fulfilling our mission as an institution.
No, you will not need to travel to campus to participate in our online programs offered in India. No visa or travel to the United States is required.
Yes. The Saint Leo programs are taught 100% in English. You must be proficient in English in order to apply.
No, your academic record will not say 'online'.
The diploma will not say 'online.'
With the exception of your name, university program and date of receipt, all diplomas for online and on-campus learning are exactly the same.