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Deciding on whether to get your degree online or on campus should depend on your specific needs and wants. The advantage of an online degree is that it offers more flexibility than the on-campus\/in-person option. Many courses offer on-demand instruction, allowing you to study when and where it suits you and your schedule. Class participation is conducted through a series of discussion boards and online assignments with scheduled due dates.<\/p>\n

Flexibility in scheduling and learning on demand however does require a degree of commitment, determination and responsibility. UCF Online graduates identify time management as one of their biggest challenges to overcome. As a UCF Online student, you are provided a personal success coach<\/a> to support you with managing life and schooling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"tags":[2184,1216],"class_list":["post-21615","faq","type-faq","status-publish","hentry","tag-online-readiness","tag-programs","topic-online-programs"],"yoast_head":"\nShould I get my degree online? | UCF Online<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Deciding on whether to get your degree online or on campus should depend on your specific needs and wants. 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