Online Student Experience
How Do Online Courses Work?
When you study with St. John’s Online, you enjoy the flexibility and convenience of being able to access your courses from any device with an internet connection, be it your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can access your course syllabi and assignments in addition to being able to communicate with your professors and fellow students.
In our online courses, you will access a virtual classroom using an online learning system. Just as you would in a traditional course, you will be required to complete your assignments according to a set schedule, maintain contact with your instructor, and participate with classmates using online discussion forums. Your required assignments might include readings, writing papers, and other projects. Our online students often report that their online learning experience is even better than the traditional classes they’ve completed because of the engagement and discussion they experience learning with fellow students from around the country and across the globe.
You will also benefit from:
St. John's Online Student Ambassador Program
The Student Ambassador Content Creator program is a non-credit experience for St. John’s Online students who want to share their journey, connect with peers, and grow their personal and professional brand in a creative, low-pressure environment.
No grades. No exams. No required login times. This program is designed to fit into your life as an online student, not add stress to it.
What You’ll Earn
Complete the program and receive the official St. John’s Online Student Ambassador Content Creator digital badgethrough Credly. Add it to your LinkedIn profile and resume to show employers your creativity, communication skills, and leadership.
What You’ll Do
Choose from a series of prompts and creative assignments to document your experience as a St. John’s Online learner. Your work may include:
- Written reflections
- Recorded videos
- Original photos
Your content will be shared with the St. John’s Online student community and on our social media channels, helping online students feel connected, supported, and part of something bigger.
Program at a Glance
| Format | Asynchronous online |
| Pace | Fully self-paced, with the full 15-week semester to complete requirements |
| Schedule | No weekly check-ins or live sessions |
| Credit | Non-credit |
| Credential | Credly digital badge |
Consent to Use Student Content
By enrolling in this program, you give St. John’s Online permission to use the images, written work, and audio/video content you submit on its official social media accounts and in other promotional communications. You understand that your content may be shared publicly and may be edited or adapted for these purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all of the St. John's online programs highlighted here are fully online, with no on-campus components or required residencies built in, with the exception of School Counseling, which includes required in-person field experiences.
Our online courses are taught by highly qualified instructors who are experts in their fields and bring current, real‑world knowledge.
No. You may choose the days and times you want to work on an assignment. But you must complete your assignments and submit them by the specified dates and times. Courses may vary in having between one due date or several due dates per week.
Earning an online degree from St. John’s University enables you to advance your career opportunities while you still meet your professional, family, and other commitments.
Online classes give you the opportunity to complete your coursework when and where it’s convenient for you, giving you the flexibility you need as a working professional.
If you If you experience technical difficulties with logging into your account, Canvas, multifactor or email, please contact the IT Service Desk at (718-990-5000). The IT Service Desk support hours are Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. EST. Information Technology offers a wide range of self-help articles also available through ithelp.stjohns.edu.
Advance your career with a degree from St. John’s Online. Contact us at 718-990-2000 or Request More Information today!
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