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Discover Your Potential

At University of Phoenix, you have the opportunity to earn your degree while staying on top of your personal and professional responsibilities. Depending on the program you choose, you can attend class online - anytime, anywhere in the world - or at one of our convenient locations nationwide.*

When you enroll in classes at University of Phoenix, you'll be assigned a personalized team of advisors who support you from enrollment to graduation. You'll have access to many tools and resources including our math and writing labs, our extensive electronic library and much more.

As an accredited institution, University of Phoenix provides a quality education. Our instructors work and hold advanced degrees in the fields they teach, and course curriculum is regularly updated to reflect today's changing world.

*While widely available, not all programs may be offered in both the online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.

Credit for Prior Learning

You may be closer to earning your college degree than you think. We recognize that learning also occurs outside the classroom. Because of this, you may be able to turn prior professional development training or certificates into college credit through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)*.

Prior Learning Assessment

If you're enrolled at University of Phoenix, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) is a process that may save you time and money in completing your undergraduate degree program. It determines if anything you've accomplished outside of the traditional university setting qualifies for college credit.

Additionally, University of Phoenix is currently working with Institute-endorsed certification organizations and community colleges to create CRGs to help you track your professional development accomplishments. Incoming students who have taken prior Institute-endorsed certifications and trainings, as well as completed community college courses may qualify for college credit toward their degree at University of Phoenix. With PLA, students may be eligible to receive additional credits toward their associate's degree or bachelor's degree*.

Learn more about PLA by viewing a tutorial or participating in a seminar.

*Certain states limit cumulative degree program credits awarded through Prior Learning Assessment. For details, please see the University of Phoenix Catalog.

How it Works

If you think University of Phoenix is different, you're right.

If you've seen our campuses or have read student testimonials, you know we're not your typical university. We've transformed the way you learn by shedding the ivy covered buildings and crowded lecture halls. We know that things change—especially education and enterprise.

Here, you have the freedom to both work and earn your degree. Being a working adult used to mean you were locked into a life of 9 to 5. And if you wanted to earn a degree, unfortunately, most classes were only held during the day, forcing you to choose between putting food on the table and furthering your college education.

Today, the only thing you have to decide is when, and how, you go to school: online or at a local campus.