How Do Online Classes Work?

It was 1912 when Dr. Herman DeVry invented the portable motion picture projector. This advancement brought film out of the theaters and into the classrooms. It was a visual learning approach that promoted an engaging new way to learn. This revolutionary technology not only introduced a visual component to learning, it also served as the first building block of a lifelong fascination with implementing technology in education.

Dr. DeVry founded DeVry University in 1931 with a goal to provide students with a career-focused education. In the decades that followed, our school expanded and diversified, ultimately launching our first online classes in 1998.

With more than 90 years of history and 20+ years of online learning, we continue to evolve our programs and teaching methods to tailor our online classes to today’s busy, working adult students.

One of the main reasons that students choose online classes vs. traditional classes is that they provide the opportunity to create a flexible learning experience that meets your individual needs. Some of the benefits of online learning at DeVry include:

Pursuing an online degree doesn’t mean you’ll be navigating your education solo. Instead, you’ll be part of a cohort of students from coast to coast. You’ll gain knowledge from one another as you learn from instructors who have real-world experience in their respective field. Our online courses give you the chance to engage with fellow online students in order to share and develop knowledge with your peers, as opposed to by yourself.

You’ll also have our Student Support Team by your side. They serve as your guides in navigating your online education journey, from enrollment through graduation.

We make it easy to complete your coursework with our customized learning platform. All of your assignments, topics, lectures and discussions are planned out week by week. You can collaborate with other students on group projects and participate in instructor-led discussion threads.

As a DeVry student, you’ll also have access to interactive e-books and a complete e-library of information. Our mobile app will allow you study on the go, no matter where you are. Should you run into any hiccups, our 24/7 technical help desk representatives are here to help.

Every student has their own unique learning style. That’s why we offer a suite of supportive resources - with many available 24/7. Here are just a few of the tools you can take advantage of at no additional charge: