- 2018-19 Term Start Dates: Fall − Sept. 4; Spring − Jan. 22; Summer − May 20 or June 10
- Extended Term: A new section begins on the 15th of each month. See Extended Term Dates and Deadlines.
- Undergraduate Tuition: $492.31/credit. See full tuition details.
- Graduate Tuition: Varies by program of admission and residency. See full tuition details.
- Other costs: $27/credit online fee + college fee + textbooks.
- Eligibility: You don't have to be admitted to the U of M to take a course.
Join a community of motivated and independent learners who want to earn University of Minnesota credit through convenient online courses. The credits you earn build your U of M transcript, just as those earned on campus.
You can complete course credits you need for your degree or certificate or explore topics of interest without being admitted to a U of M program.
Most courses follow the same term timeline as campus-based courses and generally feature weekly assignments.
A few extended term courses are also offered. These are self-paced courses you complete over nine months.
Online Courses by Subject and Term
Listed below are courses offered through CCAPS. For online courses system-wide, see online.umn.edu.
Partially v. Primarily v. Fully Online
Partially online or hybrid: A course that blends online and face-to-face delivery and has more than three face-to-face class sessions. When viewing course information, the section number will be 101.
Primarily online: A course where students are required to come to a physical location one to three times during a term. When viewing course information, the section number will be 201.
Fully online: Students will not be required to come to campus but may need to take an exam at a qualified exam site. When viewing course information, the section number will be 301.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABUS 3051 | Career Skills in the Professional Environment for Juniors and Seniors | 2 | Fully online | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| ABUS 3301 | Introduction to Quality Management | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| ABUS 3510 | Communicating Virtually Across Global Teams in Applied Business Settings | 4 | Fully online | Fall |
| ABUS 4012 | Strategic Decision Making and Problem Solving | 3 | Fully online | Fall |
| ABUS 4013W | Legal, Ethical, and Risk Issues for Managers | 3 | Fully online | Fall |
| ABUS 4022W | Management in Organizations | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| ABUS 4023W | Communicating for Results | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| ABUS 4041 | Dynamics of Leadership | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| ABUS 4043 | Project Management in Practice | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| ABUS 4101 | Accounting and Finance for Managers | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| ABUS 4104 | Management and Human Resources Practices | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| ABUS 4151 | Innovation for Leaders and Organizations | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| ABUS 4217 | Real Estate Development: Process and Tools | 2 | Fully online | Fall |
| ABUS 4501 | Building a Small Business Start-up | 3 | Fully online | Fall |
| ABUS 4509 | New Product Development | 3 | Fully online | Spring |
| ABUS 4515 | Strategy and Management for a Sustainable Future | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| ABUS 4571W | Introduction to Grant Writing for Health Care and Nonprofit Organizations | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| ABUS 4701 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| ABUS 4705 | Leadership and Management for the Professional Practice | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Summer |
| ABUS 4707 | Financial Management in the Professional Practice | 3 | Fully online | Spring, Summer |
| ABUS 4711 | Managing the Professional Practice II: Operations | Summer |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFRO 3108 | Black Music: A History of Jazz | 3 | Fully online | Fall |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMGT 3001W | Introduction to Construction | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| CMGT 4000 | The Construction Industry Through Time & Tomorrow | Fall | ||
| CMGT 4011 | Construction Documents and Contracts | 3 | Fully online | Spring |
| CMGT 4073 | Building Codes for Construction Managers | 1 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| CMGT 4201 | Construction Accounting | 2 | Fully online | Fall |
| CMGT 4211 | Facility Cost Accounting and Finance | 2 | Fully online | Fall |
| CMGT 4471 | Sustainability for Construction Managers | 2 | Fully online | Fall |
| CMGT 4550 | Topics in Construction Management | Spring |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSCL 3334 | Monsters, Robots, Cyborgs | 3 | Fully online | Summer |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 3003W | Historical Survey of British Literatures I | 4 | Fully online | Spring |
| ENGL 3005W | Survey of American Literatures and Cultures I | 4 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| ENGL 3006W | Survey of American Literatures and Cultures II | 4 | Fully online | Fall, Summer |
| ENGL 3007 | Shakespeare | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Summer |
| ENGL 3022 | Science Fiction and Fantasy | 3 | Fully online | Spring |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGW 3102 | Intermediate Fiction Writing | 3 | Fully online | Fall |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSEX 6001 | Foundations of Human Sexuality | 3 | Fully online | Fall |
| HSEX 6011 | Policy in Human Sexuality: Cutting Edge Analyses | 3 | Fully online | Fall |
| HSEX 6012 | Sexual Function and Dysfunction | 3 | Fully online | Spring |
| HSEX 6013 | Perspectives and Practices in Sexuality Education | 3 | Fully online | Spring |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MM 3001W | Manufacturing in the Global Economy | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MM 4012 | Manufacturing Processes and Technology | 3 | Fully online | Spring |
| MM 4035 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 | Fully online | Fall |
| MM 4102 | Manufacturing Operations | 3 | Fully online | Fall |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 1031 | College Algebra and Probability | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MATH 1051 | Precalculus I | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MATH 1142 | Short Calculus | 4 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MATH 1151 | Precalculus II | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MATH 1271 | Calculus I | 4 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MATH 1272 | Calculus II | 4 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MATH 2243 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 4 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MATH 2263 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDS 3001W | Introduction to Multidisciplinary Studies | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MDS 3101 | Project Development | 1 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MDS 3201 | Project Registration I | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MDS 3202 | Project Registration II | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| MDS 3203 | Project Registration III | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUS 1013 | Rock I: The Historical Origins and Development of Rock Music to 1970 | 3 | Fully online | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| MUS 1015W | Music and Movies: The Use and Representation of Music and Musicians in Film in a Global Context | 4 | Fully online | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBH 3040 | Dying and Death in Contemporary Society: Implications for Intervention | 2 | Fully online | Fall |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Instruction Mode | Terms Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESCI 1101 | Introduction to Geology | 3 | fully online | Fall, Spring |
| FSCN 1112 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 | fully online | Fall, Spring |
| NURS 2001 | Human Growth and Development: A Life Span Approach | 3 | fully online | Fall, Spring |
| OT 1003 | Introduction to Occupational Therapy | 1 | fully online | Fall, Spring |
Register
Registration Instructions
- Admitted students | Follow standard registration processes.
- Students not admitted to a program | Visit One Stop's non-degree/guest student registration page for instructions.
Registration Opens (2018-19)
| Term | Admitted Students | Students Not Admitted |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | April 12 | May 4 |
| Spring | Nov 14 | Dec 8 |
| Summer | March 1 | March 8 |
Registrations are generally accepted for open courses until a few days after the start of the term. See the U's academic calendar for details.
For registration dates for extended term courses, see Extended Term Dates and Deadlines.
Special Instructions
- Auditing a course
- Taking a course as a senior citizen
- Requesting disability accommodations
- Re-registering for a course where you earned an F or N | If you still want to earn credit, reregister in the most recent version of the course (and pay fees, tuition; buy texts; and completing assignments, exams). Both grades will show on your record; only the new one will be factored into your cumulative GPA.
- Taking a course with Regents Scholarship
- Taking a course as an international student. Rules differ for admitted and non-admitted students. Consult International Student and Scholars Services.
Cost
The amount you will pay for your online course will depend on the course level and any associated fees.
For 2017−18:
- Undergraduate tuition: $492.31 per credit. See full tuition details.
- Graduate tuition: Varies by program of admission and residency. See full tuition details.
Visit the One Stop website for complete course, college, and any additional fees.
Payment
When your billing statement is ready, you'll receive an email (at your University email account). Your billing shows all charges (tuition, fees, bookstore, etc.) to your Student Account and due dates.
Payment questions? More details are available on the One Stop site or by contacting One Stop.
Cancellation
To cancel a course, first check the cancel/add deadlines One Stop page (or for extended-term courses, Extended Term Dates and Deadlines) to understand the impact (on refunds and transcripts) of your cancellation. You can cancel a course through your MyU account.
Frequently Asked Questions
The College offers a small number of online, self-paced courses that allow you up to nine months to complete. See Extended Term Dates and Deadlines for registration, term, cancellation, and refund dates; due dates for course payments; and change of grade base schedules.
Some courses do have one or more in-person supervised (proctored) exams. You can reserve a space at 1 p.m. Wednesdays−Fridays or 10 a.m. Saturdays at the College Exam Center (20 Ruttan Hall) or request your exam be sent to another location.
Check with your college (or prospective college) adviser to verify that a course meets the specific requirements of your program or degree. Prospective U of M undergraduate students can contact Admissions.
Yes, for a select number of degrees. Visit University of Minnesota Online for details.
Access your account after you register for details. Check it regularly for updates.
For term-based courses, yes. Visit the College's Financial Aid page for details. Extended-term courses are not eligible.
Cancel your registration officially to avoid receiving a grade of F or N. The conditions of your cancellation depend on how much time has expired since the start of your course term. See the One Stop Drop a Class page (or Extended Term Dates and Deadlines) for more information. If you wish to complete the course work but won't be able to do so during your term, you must contact your instructor before the term ends to request an incomplete. Your instructor, however, may or may not agree to an incomplete. If the instructor denies your request for an incomplete, the course will appear on your U of M transcript with a grade of F or N.
Yes, see the One Stop Senior Citizen Education Program page for more details.
Yes. Whether you wish to register as a degree or non-degree student, contact International Student and Scholar Services for details.