FAQ
Please read our FAQ in order to get the answers to all of your questions.
PAIU students are the same as any other college students. While some are coming directly from high school or transferring from other colleges, a majority of our students are working professionals who are balancing their career responsibilities with their online degree program. Most of our students have busy schedules that don’t allow them to attend an on-campus program and keep their current job. Although they all have different reasons for attending PAIU, they all have one thing in common: They want the benefits of a degree from a university with the flexibility that an online college provides.
The online courses all strive to provide the most interactive learning experience available through cutting-edge technology, experienced instructors and worldwide professional engagement. In your online courses, you will attend with other students from other countries around the world. Using our integrated software, you will be able to discuss, share and learn from your instructors and colleagues, share research and fulfill the requirements for each course. You will be given a clear description of each course on day 1, and will have ample time to complete each assignment (complete with a rubric which shows you how to get the best grades on each one). You will be responsible to complete your assignments on time and to the specifications on the rubrics. However, if you have questions, you have access to support in our local support learning centers as well as our 24-hour online support.
The most successful students set aside between 5-8 hours of dedicated study and learning time each week. This number is partially determined by your ability to learn the subject matter at hand, but it is also dependent on how quickly it takes you to read or view required learning materials. Use your best judgment, but be sure to set aside approximately two hours of study each week for every credit hour you are completing online.
The benefit of having online classes is that you can do them at any time of the day or night. This is especially helpful for students who are employed full-time and can’t afford to miss any work. Online courses allow you to log in when it’s convenient for your life. You don’t have to be online any specific time.
At PAIU, you are held to the same rigorous academic standards that you would be if you were attending campus college. Our instructors expect your best work, communication and interaction, just as if you were sitting in their classrooms. Although you can log in at your own leisure and don’t have to travel to your courses, you must turn in your assignments on time and to the correct specifications, just like in an on-campus class.
PAIU uses a network of technology, social networking and satellite support offices to make sure you feel confident in your educational journey. Not only do we offer 24-hour online support services, but we have a series of local support centers that give you degree-specific help from local academicians.
We have a 24-hour help desk that will be happy to troubleshoot problems that you have with our in-house technology or connecting with your hardware.
Each of our instructors has been hand-picked because of their expertise in their respective fields. Most of your instructors will have years of professional experience dealing with their subject matter. Many of them are also prominent in their fields, having produced a number of publications and being affiliated with cutting-edge academic journals, research projects and professional organizations.
Not only do our instructors offer regular office hours, they are available via e-mail or social networking applications.
Not only do our instructors offer regular office hours, they are available via e-mail or social networking applications.
Most students find that a standard computer with Internet access is sufficient for completing their online classes. It is not usually necessary to purchase a top-of-the-line computer or other hardware systems.
Yes. All the materials for your courses are located in a virtual storage area that is located on the Internet. That means that the only way you can access your learning materials is via the Internet.
Although some courses may require you to purchase a physical book, most of them will utilize online resources (such as professional journals, online news sources and multimedia files) and virtual e-books.
Although some courses may require you to purchase a physical book, most of them will utilize online resources (such as professional journals, online news sources and multimedia files) and virtual e-books.
Yes. The diploma you receive from PAIU is exactly the same as one you might receive from an on-campus college. There is no distinction between our online and on-campus degrees.
Although everyone’s situation is different, PAIU’s online programs are a good choice for virtually everyone. In addition, our online programs make it possible for students from around the world to complete their degree program in record time and without ever missing a day of work. An online degree is also highly attractive to international companies, since online students learn amazing 21st century skills like virtual communication and technological confidence.
If you are interested in learning more about PAIU’s online programs, please fill out a request form to get more information about our school. One of our admissions advisors will contact you within 24 hours and find out how PAIU can help you reach your academic and career goals.
Our courses are tailored to individual needs to save time. We know how busy you are; hence, we do not waste your time studying unnecessary material. Everything will be tailored according to your needs. For instance, our doctorate degree programs do not exceed 2 years. Contact us to know about the study durations.
They are always available to assist students online. They help student achieve their academic goals by providing directions and steps by which to reach these goals. We strongly emphasis on a student-centered approach and these private coaches,builds self-advocacy and encourages students to wholly engage with all available resources and learning opportunities we provide.
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