UCM Online Education - Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our link to see if you're ready for online courses here.  

Please visit UCM Online’s Program page.

If you are interested in one of our undergraduate programs, you will apply with Undergraduate Admissions. If you are interested in one of our graduate and post-graduate programs, you will apply with the Graduate School. There is a $30 non-refundable fee associated with the application and you will be asked to send in all official transcripts from previous institutions from which you have received credit. You will indicate on the application which semester and year you would like to begin taking classes.

To obtain DESE certification, first you must obtain the list of approved courses provided by DESE for your certification plan. If you need help getting this list, you may contact the Certification Office at 660-543-8441. Once you know the classes needed for your certification plan, contact our office at 660-543-4984.

Possibly. UCM offers a course equivalency chart to see what courses will satisfy UCM's requirements. If you are transferring graduate-level credits, the Graduate School will accept nine or less credit hours.

Yes, online programs are equivalent to on-campus degree programs, generally with the same instructors, program requirements, and curriculum. Online courses require the same amount of work and dedication as classroom-based courses, but are often more self-paced.

Please visit UCM's Online Cost page.  Whether you're in-state or out-of-state, online students pay the same online tution rate.

Yes, the online classes you take to meet the academic requirements of your UCM degree program qualify you for financial assistance.

Detailed information on applying for and receiving financial aid at UCM may be found here.

Possibly. Courses that are designated as hybrid will require face-to-face meetings or require you to take a test on campus. That information can be found in the course description for the course when you enroll. Also for undergraduate online students, not all of our general education courses are offered online.

Your UCM Student ID number is the number we identify you with here at UCM. It is very important that you learn this number, as you will use it to access your MyCentral account. You'll hear several offices around campus refer to this as your "700 number." Once you've been fully admitted to UCM, you will receive an email from our Technology Support Center giving you this number.  You can also retrieve your student ID number here. 

MyCentral is a very important student account. It allows you to add/drop courses, purchase textbooks, pay your bill, and request transcripts. Once you've been admitted to UCM, you will receive an email from our Technology Support Center giving you access to MyCentral. If you have questions for navigating MyCentral, contact Online and Learning Engagement at 660-543-4984 or extstudies@ucmo.edu. If you're experiencing problems logging on, contact the Technology Support Center at 660-543-4357 or tsc@ucmo.edu. 

Brightspace is the learning management system UCM uses to deliver online courses.  If you have questions for navigating MyCentral, contact Online and Extended Studies at 660-543-4984 or extstudies@ucmo.edu. If you're experiencing problems logging on, contact the Technology Support Center at 660-543-4357 or tsc@ucmo.edu.

You will need to log on to your MyCentral account, click "Student" on the left-hand navigation, and then click "Student Financial Services." You have the option of paying with a debit card, credit card, or an electronic check. You can find more information about payments here.  

You will need to log on to your MyCentral account, click the "Student" on the left-hand navigation, and then click "Records and Registration."  Scroll down to find a box labeled "Registration" and click "Order Textbooks" then click "Select Term" this will lead you to your UCM Bookstore account and will list all course materials that will be needed for your courses.    

If you are a newly admitted student, you will not gain access to the Google/Network accounts until you have enrolled in a course. Once that occurs, you will receive an email from the Technology Support Center providing you with all the necessary information. If you are not newly admitted, please contact the TSC Office at 660-543-4357 or tsc@ucmo.edu.  You can also log in to each account through Campus Links (top right of any UCM website page).

Online courses are fully equivalent to on-campus courses. You need to speak to your advisor to ensure the courses you plan to take will meet the requirements of your major and general education requirements. Always check with your advisor before registering and paying for any course, online, or on campus.

UCM does not offer all general education courses online, but for each section of the general education requirements, there are usually several online course options.

Undergraduate students may take a maximum of 18 hours during the fall and spring semester. To be considered full time, a student must have 12 or more hours. Graduate students may take a maximum of 16 hours during the fall and spring semester, and a maximum of 12 hours during the entire summer semester. Full-time graduate students take nine or more credit hours.

Yes. You can access the library resources here.

You can access the list of courses offered each semester through your MyCentral. Make sure to look for a schedule type and campus type as online or ONL. You can also view the public schedule here.  

If you’re looking for a course description, please refer to either the undergraduate or graduate catalog here. If you’re looking for a syllabus, please contact the instructor of the course directly.

Registration for an online course depends on the semester.  Please click here to see the Registrar's enrollment schedule.

Online courses follow the same 8- or 16- week schedule as on-campus courses, but you can complete your course without having daily face-to-face meeting times. Coursework, deadlines, tests, and research papers all apply to online classes. The difference is when. You decide when it is convenient for you to log in to class, if you are sitting at your computer at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., the choice is yours.

Log in to your MyCentral account, click "Student" on the left-hand navigation, and then choose "Records and Registration." From there, you should see your student profile. Underneath the student picture, click on "Registration and Planning" From there, click "Register for Classes." Please remember to speak to your advisor to ensure the courses you plan to take will meet the requirements of your major and general education requirements.

If you are a newly admitted student, you will receive an email from the Technology Support Center letting you know what your ID number and password are. If you are not a newly admitted student, we recommend that you please contact the TSC Office at 660-543-4357 or tsc@ucmo.edu.

If you are a newly admitted student, you will not gain access to the Google/Network accounts until you have enrolled in a course. Once this occurs, you will receive an email from the Technology Support Center providing you with all the necessary information. If you are not newly admitted, we recommend that you please contact the TSC Office at 660-543-4357 or tsc@ucmo.edu.

Most courses are not made available until 24 hours before the start date. If you're having this issue, contact us and we will notify your instructor at 660-543-4984 or extstudies@ucmo.edu.

More than likely, yes.  If you drop a course after the semester starts, it will still remain on your Brightspace account. If you would like to verify that you withdrew from a course, you may contact us at 660-543-4984 or extstudies@ucmo.edu.

Online courses require the same amount of work and dedication as classroom-based courses, but are often more self-paced.

Contact the Technology Support Center at 660-543-4357 or tsc@ucmo.edu.

No, you may access your online courses from any computer with a high-speed Internet connection anywhere in the world.

Brightspace is not always compatible with all Internet browsers. If you are having trouble, click here for a browser check.

If your computer crashes or you close out of the browser, try signing in again to continue. If you still have trouble contact the Technology Support Center at 660-543-4357 or tsc@ucmo.edu. If you were taking a test or quiz, also, email your instructor and let them know.

First, be patient. Some computers and connections are faster than others depending on a computer's specific capabilities and connection speeds. Try closing the browser and signing in again. If problems persist, contact the Technology Support Center at 660-543-4357 or tsc@ucmo.edu.

Online and Extended Studies is the gateway to all of the university's digital and educational offerings, from online credit courses to personal and professional development opportunities, available anytime, anywhere.  For more information, click here.

For general questions about online courses/programs or how to access your student accounts, contact Online and Extended Studies at extstudies@ucmo.edu, 660-543-4984.

Please visit UCM Online’s Program page.

Yes, please visit the Professional Education page.

Yes, online programs are equivalent to on-campus degree programs, generally with the same instructors, program requirements, and curriculum.

Online courses require the same amount of work and dedication as classroom-based courses, but are often more self-paced.

Please visit UCM Online’s Cost page.  Whether you're in-state or out-of-state, online students pay the same only tuition rate.

You may contact Online and Extended Studies at extstudies@ucmo.edu, 660-543-4984.  If you have more specific questions regarding a program, we recommend that you contact the program coordinator.