Step 1: Explore Your Options

Please take a few moments to explore these links for information on the types of courses MU Direct offers. You also can view the computer hardware and software requirements for online courses. A short survey is available to help you decide if your learning style is compatible with taking online courses.

• Computer requirements
• Courses
• Degrees and programs
• Financial information
• Learning style evaluation
• Try out a demo course

Most of our online courses, especially those within degree programs, are semester-based, meaning there is a specified start date and end date to the course and there are assignments due at specific times throughout the semester.

Fall semester typically runs from late August to mid-December; spring semester runs from late January to mid-May and summer session is from early June through late July.

Taking an online course will enter you into a “virtual classroom,” allowing interactive discussions with your instructor and classmates. It is important to access your online site on a regular basis to meet course requirements.