# A university built for the busy Balance it all — work, family and school — with a university built for busy adults like you. 
Courses are just 5 to 6 weeks long, so you can balance life while staying on track to graduate. 50 years Serving working adults 37 years Educating students online ## More flexibility than the traditional online experience Real life includes kids, jobs, bills, responsibilities — and still wanting more for yourself. Some schools say “flexible pacing.” Here’s what they whisper: To get real value, you have to move fast and load up on courses. But our model is built around your reality, not the other way around.  | | University of Phoenix | Traditional experience | |---|---|---| | Course Load Course Load | Course Load 1 class at a time | Course Load 4-5 classes at a time | | Start dates Start dates | Start dates Up to 20 start dates per year* | Start dates Semesters or quarters | | Course Schedule Course Schedule | Course Schedule Available 24/7/365 | Course Schedule Scheduled class video sessions | | Instructors Instructors | Instructors Faculty with real-world experience | Instructors Professional academics | | | * For bachelor's programs ## Learn when and where you want When instruction begins, you’ll be able to view reading materials, participate in discussions and turn in assignments any time of the day or night. Between shifts, naps and chaos. With our [online classes](https://www.phoenix.edu/student-orientation/going-to-class.html), you'll have the freedom to learn from anywhere, 24/7/365. ### Start class when you're ready More chances to start or restart your degree if life throws you a curveball and you need to take a break from classes. Up to 20 bachelor’s and 17 master’s start dates each year. [Find your program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) 94% **of recent graduates in a 2025 survey believe University of Phoenix provides the flexibility to balance family, work, school and life.[1]** ## Your employer may help cover your tuition We work with hundreds of organizations to help their employees earn degrees at a reduced cost. See if yours is on the list.Type in the first 3 letters of your employer’s name to find out!  Search employer name Your employer’s not on our list—but they may still have benefits! Contact an enrollment representative to find out about potential employer tuition reimbursement:844-937-8679. Don’t leave savings on the table. Explore opportunities with our[Savings Explorer](https://www.phoenix.edu/cost-savings)tool. [Search employer](https://www.phoenix.edu/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) ## Online but never on your own You’ll learn independently, but not alone. - Highly rated 1-on-1 support, available 14 hours a day, 5 days a week. - Get personal support by phone, chat or email – day or night. - Our academic counselors earned a 5-star rating from 86% of our surveyed students.[[2]](#footnoteTwo) --- ## Access comprehensive student resources When you face challenges while earning your degree, you can count on us to provide the resources you may need, 24/7/365: - Educational resources and online tutoring - Productivity and study skills - Paying tuition and student loans - Student organizations and making connections - Career services that don’t expire [Learn more about student resources](/student-resources.html) ## Access the support you deserve today [Call (844) 937-8679](tel:18449378679) ### Get credit for what you know Save more than just time when you transfer eligible credits from previous education and have relevant work and life experiences evaluated for potential credit. [Earn or transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) ### Find your program Save more than just time when you transfer eligible credits from previous education and have relevant work and life experiences evaluated for potential credit. [Find your program](/online-degrees/find-your-program.html) [1] June-July 2025 UOPX Biennial Alumni Survey of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral alumni who reported graduating in 2024 or 2025 (1,542 respondents, 5% response rate).  [2] Student End of Course Survey, September 2024 - August 2025 (207,242 respondents)