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.
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.
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. Furthermore, our business programs have received program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), an esteemed global organization that recognizes excellence and promotes continuous improvement in business education. This accreditation ensures that our programs remain industry-relevant and of the highest quality. At Saint Leo University, our accreditations serve as a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional education. You can have full confidence in the relevance and caliber of our programs. To learn more about the significance of accreditation for U.S. universities and its implications, we invite you to explore our informative blog post.
NOTE: SLU´s degree programs are validated by the U.S. Regional Accrediting Body (SACSCOC) and recognized in the U.S. by the U.S. Department of Education. These degree programs do not have official recognition by Ministries of Education outside the United States.
- 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
Our student success coaches work 9am-9pm IST, Monday through Friday and will respond to your inquiry within 2-3 business days. If you do decide to reach out to campus they will forward the request back to your student success coach in India, as they can help you with your specific case.
While you are a Saint Leo student as much as anyone on campus in Florida, the student success team in Florida will not be able to help you with your specific requests as well as your advisor in India.
Yes, the university's main campus is in Saint Leo, Florida, located 30 miles north of Tampa in the U.S.
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. Furthermore, our business programs have received program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP), an esteemed global organization that recognizes excellence and promotes continuous improvement in business education. This accreditation ensures that our programs remain industry-relevant and of the highest quality. At Saint Leo University, our accreditations serve as a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional education. You can have full confidence in the relevance and caliber of our programs. To learn more about the significance of accreditation for U.S. universities and its implications, we invite you to explore our informative blog post.
NOTE: SLU´s degree programs are validated by the U.S. Regional Accrediting Body (SACSCOC) and recognized in the U.S. by the U.S. Department of Education. These degree programs do not have official recognition by Ministries of Education outside the United States.
No. Saint Leo is a non-profit university and is a regionally accredited institution in the United States.
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
Your student success coach is available for you from admission to graduation and can help you with issues or questions that arise throughout your academic journey. As Saint Leo representatives in India, you’ll get personalized support without any cultural or scheduling barriers.
Some of the most common requests they get include questions on:
- Academic situations
- Technical challenges
- Help contacting faculty
- Making payments
- Gathering your documentation
- Registering for courses
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.
Your refund depends on your specific case so we encourage you to reach out to your student success coach for personalized information. You can also review our Terms and Conditions, starting on page 2 for more information.
Our student success coaches work 9am-9pm IST, Monday through Friday. When you reach out to them, you can expect a response within 2-3 business days. Be sure to keep an eye on your phone and inbox for a response.
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’s online programs are structured to ensure strong engagement, as a sense of community in virtual classrooms is critical. Courses open only when minimum enrollment is met and depend upon other critical factors like faculty availability, which means not all courses are available every term.
Courses are also scheduled to help all students stay on track to graduation, so you may not always be able to choose exactly when to take a particular course. Your student success coach is available to help you navigate your schedule and stay on course to graduate on time.
A U.S. liberal arts education is recognized worldwide as this style of education develops students into well-rounded professionals with strong critical thinking skills. As is standard throughout any U.S. university, Saint Leo’s general education courses are designed to help our students build upon the skills they are learning in their major. Undergraduate students are required to take 14 general education courses which develop essential skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving, preparing you to thrive in today’s workplace. Depending on course availability and various other factors, you may take these courses at the beginning of your educational path, at the end, or spread throughout your degree. While these courses may seem unrelated to your field of study, they play a key role in shaping you into a versatile, capable professional.
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.