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The Path of an Application: What Happens Once You Click Submit? 

You’ve decided to pursue a degree or certificate online from UT Permian Basin. You complete your application, hit “submit,” and cross your fingers. But what happens next? We spoke with two directors from the University’s admissions team to get an answer to that question. Along the way, we learned the differences between the undergraduate and…

Ask a Career Services Professional 

People earn college degrees for many reasons: to grow intellectually and culturally, to make their loved ones proud, or to gain a sense of accomplishment. The primary motivation for most people, however, is to enjoy a more rewarding career. Research backs the notion that those looking to start a career or vie for advancement within…

What Students Wish They Knew About Our Online Programs

Online programs can be an excellent option for students with a busy lifestyle, especially those balancing school, work, and family. Nevertheless, if you are new to online classes, you might wonder how they differ from on-campus courses. Here are some hacks students wished they had known before starting an online program.  Structure Your Own Schedule …

America’s Top Careers Begin Here

People pursue a college education for a variety of reasons. They may be going straight into college following high school graduation or heading back to school after concentrating on personal or professional responsibilities. Some may yearn for the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with completing a college credential.   Greater career potential is one…

How Stackable Certificates Add Value to Your Degree 

Stackable certificates are becoming increasingly popular among students and working professionals—particularly those who want to acquire specific career skills without the long-term commitment and high costs of earning an additional degree. A Pew Research Center study shows that 54 percent of working adults feel that learning new, transferable skills in niche areas is now essential…

How Do Employers View Online Academic Credentials?

The notion that education is the key to a successful career is as true today as it was when school libraries were using the Dewey Decimal System. What has changed, however, is how students are attending—or should we say logging into—college classes.   Watching a recorded lecture while on lunch break, stirring a simmering risotto, or…

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