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Online Student Life

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At Cornerstone, we designed the online student experience for adults who are ready to complete their degree while preparing for greater opportunities ahead. Now is your time to finish what you started while strengthening the knowledge, professional skills and Christ-centered foundation that prepare you for your career—and for the meaningful work, leadership and life God is calling you to live.

Online Community

Learn with people who understand

You and your classmates bring real-world experience from careers, families, churches and communities into every course. You’re balancing many of the same responsibilities and understand the demands they bring.

That experience leads to deeper questions, richer conversations and different perspectives. In a Christ-centered community, you’ll learn from one another while applying what you’re learning right away to your work, relationships, leadership, spiritual growth and everyday life.

Online Learning

Learn from professors who bring experience to you.

Your professors bring academic expertise and professional experience from business, ministry, counseling, healthcare, education, technology and other fields. They’ll challenge you to think critically, search the Scriptures and approach the decisions and problems in your field with biblical wisdom.

Online learning includes readings, assignments and class discussions, with professors providing feedback and opportunities for virtual interaction. You’ll also have access to academic advising, tutoring, writing and study support, library research resources and technical support—giving you the resources you need to be successful throughout your degree.

Bring a Christian worldview to the decisions that matter.

Timeless Biblical principles are integrated throughout your coursework, where you’ll engage Scripture, ask difficult questions and apply a Christian worldview to the complex issues facing your profession. You’ll learn to evaluate competing ideas, make morally grounded decisions and bring Biblical wisdom to your work and leadership.

Through prayer, Scripture and conversations with professors and classmates, you’ll deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ—preparing you to live faithfully and boldly influence the world for Him.

Stay connected to Cornerstone beyond the classroom through chapel messages you can watch online, Wisdom Conversations and the Wisdom & Influence podcast.

Career Preparation

Prepare for greater influence.

Every Cornerstone program prepares students for the marketplace through The Cornerstone Advantage™. You’ll strengthen the knowledge and professional skills your field requires while learning to lead with integrity, make wise decisions and apply biblical principles to your work.

Career Services builds on that preparation through personalized career coaching, résumé and interview preparation, internship guidance and employer connections that help you pursue new opportunities and continue growing throughout your profession.

Student Support

The right support when you need it.

As an online student, you’ll have access to academic advising, tutoring, writing and study support, Miller Library resources, technology support and accessibility services throughout your degree.

Whether you need help planning your courses, strengthening your academic skills, researching an assignment, navigating technology or accessing accommodations, these resources are available online when you need them.

SOAR™ Mobile Learning

Your Cornerstone experience.

SOAR™ brings your courses, learning resources and student support together in a 100% smartphone-delivered experience. Learn on demand around work, family and life while applying what you’re learning right away to your career.

You’ll experience the same Christ-centered approach to learning, career preparation and student support that defines a Cornerstone education—in our most radically affordable and radically flexible format.

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Connect with our admissions team to explore Cornerstone’s online degree options and find the program and learning format that fit your career and life goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is online student life like at Cornerstone University?

Cornerstone’s online student experience brings together academic excellence, professional preparation and Christ-centered education in a supportive online community. You’ll learn from experienced faculty, study alongside adults from a wide range of professions and apply what you’re learning to real situations throughout your degree.

Are Cornerstone University's online programs flexible?

Yes. Cornerstone’s online programs are designed to help students pursue their education while managing work, family and other responsibilities. Learning formats vary by program, so students should review their specific degree program for course format, schedule and completion options.

Will I feel connected as an online student?

Yes. You’ll learn alongside classmates who understand the responsibilities of work, family and returning to school. Through class discussions and collaborative learning, you’ll exchange ideas, learn from one another’s experiences and build relationships throughout your program.

How do I interact with professors and classmates?

Cornerstone’s online classes are designed for meaningful interaction with faculty and classmates. Professors bring academic knowledge and professional experience to their courses and stay engaged through feedback, discussion and virtual interaction while connecting what you’re learning to your work and life.

How is Christian faith integrated into Cornerstone's online programs?

Christian faith is part of every Cornerstone program. You’ll discover how God’s Word speaks to your profession, your leadership, your relationships and the responsibilities you carry every day, helping you faithfully follow Jesus Christ in your work and your life.

How does Cornerstone prepare online students for their careers?

Every Cornerstone program prepares students for the marketplace through The Cornerstone Advantage™. You’ll strengthen the knowledge and professional skills your field requires while learning to lead with integrity, make wise decisions and apply biblical principles to your work. Career Services builds on that preparation through personalized career coaching, résumé and interview preparation, internship guidance and employer connections.

What support is available to online students?

From enrollment through graduation, online students have access to academic advising, tutoring, writing and study support, library resources and technical support. Career Services also provides career coaching, résumé and interview preparation and job-search resources through Handshake.

Is SOAR™ a good fit for me?

SOAR™ may be a good fit if you want maximum flexibility and prefer to complete your degree from your smartphone on a schedule that works around your career, family and other responsibilities. Designed for adults pursuing select business and organizational leadership programs, SOAR™ combines on-demand learning with Cornerstone’s Christ-centered education, career preparation and student support.

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