Category: Military Students

U.S News & World Report Recognizes University of Louisville with “Best Online Programs” Award

U.S News & World Report Recognizes University of Louisville with “Best Online Programs” Award

Once again, the University of Louisville (UofL) has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for Best Online Programs in the nation! Our 2025 rankings solidify UofL’s continuing legacy of offering quality educational opportunities through online programs across various disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate level. 

Among several UofL online programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report are our Bachelor of Science in Psychology (ranked in the top 19% in the nation), Undergraduate Business Programs (ranked in the top 10%), and our MBA program (ranked in the top 21% nationwide). 

 UofL’s online programs are designed to offer flexibility and accessibility while maintaining academic rigor. With dedicated faculty and a range of student support services, UofL continues to empower learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their goals. UofL has over 70 fully online programs across the graduate and undergraduate levels, including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and certificate programs. Whatever family, professional, personal or other obligations you may be juggling, our online programs are designed to help you succeed. 

Kelvin Thompson, EdD, Vice Provost for Online Strategy and Teaching Innovation at UofL’s Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning, highlighted the importance of quality online education in advancing lives and careers while offering the flexibility to balance life’s responsibilities. Dr. Thompson stated, “Providing accessible, high-quality online education is a vital component of our mission at the University of Louisville. Our students come from all walks of life and in all manner of circumstances (e.g., First Generation, post-traditional, under-resourced, etc.), and recognition from organizations like U.S. News & World Report reaffirms our commitment to excellence in everything we do.” 

Don’t wait any longer. Learn more about our award-winning programs and see why so many of our successful online learners have embraced the UofL advantage. Your future starts today!  

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UofL Online HR & Org. Dev. Graduate Shares Story

UofL Online HR & Org. Dev. Graduate Shares Story

Meet Raphael Garcia! Raphael is a recent online MS in Human Resources and Organization Development (MS HROD) graduate. We caught up with Raphael while he was in town for his graduation and were able to hear a little about his experience with the MS HROD program as an online student. Check out his interview below!

UofL’s online MS HROD program is ideal for working HR professionals, or professionals looking to get into the HR space. The program is delivered in a flexible online format that provides the value of a UofL education without ever having to leave home. Students should feel prepared to sit for the SHRM-CP exam upon graduation, while also having gained practical skills and experience that could help them make an immediate impact in the workplace while opening doors to future career possibilities. Learn more! 

Applications due May 1 

Special UofL Benefits for Military or FAA Online Students

Special UofL Benefits for Military or FAA Online Students

The University of Louisville (UofL) is committed to providing the finest online education possible to all our students, regardless of their background or circumstances. That especially includes our military-connected or Federal Academic Alliance students! In this post we’ll talk about some of the benefits available to students from these two populations specifically, and how these benefits can help students to accomplish their goals. Keep reading to learn more!  

Benefits for military and military-connected students 

UofL has been consistently recognized as a top Military-Friendly® school that understands many of the unique challenges and circumstances that our military students face. We offer several benefits that are specifically designed to optimize the military student experience. These benefits include:  

  • Waived application fees and priority registration for personnel currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States 
  • Reduced military tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for active-duty members and qualifying members of the Reserves and National Guard for all undergraduate and most graduate programs 
  • Ability to return to the program after deployment assignments without penalty 
  • The opportunity to earn credit toward your degree for military experience and leadership training 
  • Access to the same faculty as our on-campus students 
  • …and more!  
 

Benefits for Federal Academic Alliance students 

UofL is a proud member of the U.S. Federal Government’s Federal Academic Alliance, and we offer a number of benefits designed to optimize the experience of government or federal employees.* These benefits are offered to enrolled students in our 60+ online programs which can help government or federal employees as they look to advance their careers and skillsets. Some of these benefits include:  

  • 10% scholarship applied to standard tuition rates, for U.S. Federal Government employees, for all UofL online programs each academic semester** 
  • This scholarship can be applied to all of UofL’s online programs*** 
  • Flexible coursework, completed fully online, on your time 
  • Curriculum that reflects the university’s strong commitment to applied research 
  • Quality education delivered right to your preferred internet-connected device 
  • …and more! 
 

Get started today!  

If you’re ready to take advantage of these special benefits at UofL, click one of the links below and learn which online program might be best for you!  

Click here to learn more about benefits for our military-connected students or click here for more information for FAA students!  

* Excludes uniform members of the Department of Defense. Government Contractors are not eligible. 

** Federal employees remain eligible for the duration of their academic program as long as they remain employed by the federal government. 

*** Discount applies to UofL’s online bachelor’s, graduate and certificate programs and does not apply to traditional UofL on-site programs. 

*** Discount applies to UofL’s online programs and does not apply to traditional UofL on-site programs. 

*** Discount applies to UofL’s online undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. It does not apply to traditional UofL on-site programs. 

University of Louisville Recognized as a Military Friendly® Gold Seal School for 2023-2024 

University of Louisville Recognized as a Military Friendly® Gold Seal School for 2023-2024 

UofL is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Military Friendly® Gold-Seal School for the 2023-2024 academic year! This is our second consecutive year in a row to receive the Goal-Seal designation and is another in a long line of honors and certifications for our commitment to military-affiliated students.  

As a Military Friendly® school, we pay special attention to the unique challenges and circumstances many military members experience when trying to acquire a college education. We work with our students to provide the flexibility and support mechanisms they need to succeed both in the classroom or in the field. Regardless of which stage of your military career you’re in, we bring the classroom to you, wherever you are in the world. In doing so we help you to accomplish your goals, advance your career, and better the lives of yourself and your family.  

Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages colleges to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.” – Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly® 

UofL has a long history of serving those who have served our country and their families. We offer a number of special discounts and benefits for military-affiliated students like:  

  • Waived Application Fee  
  • Priority Registration 
  • Special Reduced Rate: $250/credit hour* 
  • Ability to return to the program after deployment assignments without penalty 
  • The opportunity to earn credit toward your degree for military experience and leadership training 
  • Access to the same faculty as our on-campus students 
  • Flexible programs that fit into your busy work and life schedule 
  • Education you can take with you anywhere, anytime 
  • Career guidance and planning services; transition assistance 
  • Networking opportunities with peers in various fields and from across the globe 

*Special rate available for Active-Duty service members and qualifying members of the National Guard/Reserves. 

Don’t wait any longer to take the next step in your military or personal career. Click here and learn what UofL Online can do for you!