Online Learning

There are many benefits to choosing an online bachelor's or master's degree or certificate program at the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS). Our students have the flexibility to take classes at any time to work around their own schedules while earning a CUNY quality online degree or certificate.

Our online learning environment supports classwork and research in any location with internet access, giving our students the opportunity to complete their programs anywhere in the country, or the world.

CUNY SPS is ranked #9 in the Nation on U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs list.

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US News Best Online Programs 2026
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The faculty at CUNY SPS are skilled educators and practitioners in their fields who are experienced in teaching their courses in an online environment.

Our online learning environment takes full advantage of emerging education technologies and interactive formats, offering students the opportunity to connect with their instructors and classmates in a number of ways including email, discussion boards, blogs, ePortfolios, and instant messaging.

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Upcoming Events


Meditation Session: Heart & Mindfulness for Busy People
A meditation session to pause amid busyness, explore the power of presence, and reconnect with the heart’s wisdom for greater balance, clarity, and calm.
Wear Denim. Raise Awareness. Denim Day at CUNY SPS.
Join CIED for Denim Day, a global movement to challenge victim‑blaming, raise awareness about consent, and stand in solidarity with survivors through dialogue and action.
Annual Nursing Convocation & Pinning Ceremony
Celebrate CUNY SPS Nursing graduates at the 2026 Nursing Convocation & Pinning Ceremony, honoring student achievements in a special hybrid ceremony.

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Male CUNY SPS Student Gazes At His Laptop
Under this CUNY-funded initiative, CUNY SPS students can earn digital badges in Brightspace based on their demonstration of career-readiness skills and can post them online to job boards like LinkedIn.
Two Students Involved in the CUNY Disability Services Apprentice Program
In observance of CUNY Disability Awareness Month, contributing writer Tanzina Vega spotlights two CUNY SPS alumni who work in the CUNY Disability Services Apprentice Program.
Female student at commencement in regalia
The 2026 graduating class is invited to support future generations of students by contributing to the CUNY SPS Class Gift Campaign.

Online Learning at CUNY SPS


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