08-04-2024, 08:05 PM
I don't know of any university that offers online degrees and puts "online" on them. However, here is why people ask. Two examples.
Purdue University is a well-known, respected, major university.
Purdue University Global is part of the Purdue system, a separate university with separate accreditation and a separate chancellor, but with a similar name.
Purdue University Global diplomas say "Purdue University Global."
Penn State is a well-known, respected, major university.
Penn State World Campus is Penn State's online-centered division, which offers degrees and certifications via an online format.
Penn State World Campus diplomas simply say "Penn State" because the World Campus is actually part of the same university, not another campus in a system.
This may be obvious to people on this board, but for people who are new to this world, it is not super obvious why these two are different.
Purdue University is a well-known, respected, major university.
Purdue University Global is part of the Purdue system, a separate university with separate accreditation and a separate chancellor, but with a similar name.
Purdue University Global diplomas say "Purdue University Global."
Penn State is a well-known, respected, major university.
Penn State World Campus is Penn State's online-centered division, which offers degrees and certifications via an online format.
Penn State World Campus diplomas simply say "Penn State" because the World Campus is actually part of the same university, not another campus in a system.
This may be obvious to people on this board, but for people who are new to this world, it is not super obvious why these two are different.
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