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Online and Distance Programs

World-class programs to best suit your lifestyle and learning objectives.

Learn on Your Terms

NC State’s Online and Distance Education programs offer maximum flexibility without sacrificing quality. Our programs receive the same accreditation — and are taught by the same excellent faculty — as our in-person degrees. As a leading STEM university, NC State deploys best-in-class technology and learning solutions so you can access the academic curriculum regardless of your location or schedule.

In addition to offering flexibility, our programs:

Get Started

Below, you’ll find options to explore all distance education (DE) programs, as well as non-degree studies (NDS) for those who want to take individual courses or enroll in an undergraduate certificate.

Already know which program you want to apply to? Click the “How to apply” button for next steps.

Students stroll through an unusually quiet Talley Student Center during the fall 2020 semester, after all undergraduate classes moved online. Photo by Becky Kirkland.