“The ability for our students to have access to our campuses is essential. It provides them with the resources and a supportive team to ensure they are successful while attending Strayer.” - Xena Harris, Strayer Admissions Officer

If you’re thinking you’d like to earn your degree, but can’t see how you can balance school with a full-time job, family obligations, and a generally busy schedule, hybrid learning is worth exploring. Strayer University offers a hybrid learning environment, with flexible online courses and in-person support at more than 70 campus locations throughout the United States.

What is hybrid learning?

This teaching and learning style offers the best of both the traditional and nontraditional student experience, with in-person support combined with the flexibility of doing coursework online. Depending on your school, you can choose to take courses online or on campus, visit your local campus for academic support or build community with your fellow classmates. With more flexibility than a traditional classroom schedule, you can acquire the real-world skills needed to help support your career path with the added convenience of being able to complete coursework in a way that works best for your lifestyle.

Benefits of hybrid learning at Strayer University

1. Finding your focus
Being able to structure your own learning time allows students to complete schoolwork when and where they can be the most focused. Additionally, a more approachable courseload of one or two courses per term may enable students to achieve goals while still being able to focus on life’s other priorities.

2. Multiple ways to learn
Hybrid learning is multifaceted. You can experience convenient online classrooms as well as in-person support from one of over 50 campuses in the U.S. when you need it. Hybrid learning at Strayer also includes binge-worthy video content incorporated in the course material. The engaging video content shares information in a way that makes some concepts easier to understand and remember.

3. Freedom and Flexibility
With hybrid learning, you can set your own pace. You’ll be able to access reading materials, participate in discussions, connect with faculty and students and complete assignments any time of day. Since it’s clear when discussion posts are due, what papers need to be handed in and what material you need to study, you’ll get the flexibility to fit your coursework into your busy life when it’s most convenient for you. You won’t have to choose between your education and your job or family. You’ll have the freedom to approach your degree your way and at your own pace.

4. Around-the-clock student support
Hybrid learning doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Strayer students have multiple ways to get support. Each Strayer student is assigned a student services coach. A student services coach supports students by assisting them in reaching their goals. Whether through in-person meetings, emails or phone calls, a student services coach can walk you through any hurdles you may encounter.

Another great support resource is Irving, a Strayer student services chatbot. This virtual helper offers on-demand administrative support 24/7. Irving also offers students time management support by giving them options to sync assignment schedules and reminders to their personal calendars.

In-person support is also available at each of our campuses. Having access to a physical space on campus helps students feel connected, says Xena Harris, Strayer Admissions Officer. “The ability for our students to have access to our campuses is essential. It provides them with the resources and a supportive team to ensure they are successful while attending Strayer. It provides them with a sense of belonging. Though most of our classes are online, our Strayer staff can be found present and eager to help students with their educational goals."

5. Quality, affordable education
Financial support is no less important with hybrid learning. Federal and private loans are still options for qualified students, as are grants and scholarships. And eligible bachelor’s students are automatically enrolled in the Strayer Graduation Fund, which is a program that rewards achievement. For every three bachelor's courses you pass, earn one on us tuition-free, to be redeemed near the end of your program.

Strayer students can also save up to $15,250 on their bachelor’s degree with access to up to 10 no-cost gen eds through our affiliate, Sophia.*

*Savings assumes transferring 10 courses taken at Strayer affiliate, Sophia. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details.

Hybrid learning has many benefits for working adult students who need degree programs that fit their busy schedules. It combines the flexibility of online learning with the in-person support students desire. It’s the best of both worlds, offering a physical presence for our online community.
 

Learn more about earning an online degree from Strayer University.