Will I ever need to come to campus?
The program is a fully online program—you never have to physically visit the Hamline campus. Since students will be able to access their coursework 24/7, it allows you to learn from anywhere at any time.
How does online learning work?
Online courses offer many of the same benefits that on-campus courses can offer. You can participate in group discussions, chat one-on-one with your instructors, set up study groups, or interact in real time through video, text, or sharing. And you can do it all from the comfort of your home on your own schedule. Watch this video to learn more about the basics of taking an online course.
All coursework is done entirely online through Canvas, Hamline’s learning management system (LMS). Canvas is an easy-to-use system that connects all the elements of a course in one simple place. Once you log in to your classroom, you can access assignments and course materials, interact with faculty and peers, and participate in message boards.
Our courses are created in partnership with our faculty and our instructional designers and are tailored to the subject matter and course outcomes. We take the development of our online courses very seriously to ensure they provide the same quality content as you would expect on campus.
Our courses are:
- Fully online
- Academically equal to campus courses
- Interactive and dynamic
- Adult learner-centric
What are the computer and technology requirements?
All institutions use a learning management system to deliver online courses. Hamline uses Canvas, an exceptional, state-of-the-art system to deliver you the best experience possible no matter what device you are working from.
To learn more about the basic computer specifications and web browsers you need to be able to access the Canvas system, please visit: