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How Long Will It Take?

Education isn’t one size fits all — that’s why we work with each student to meet specific program requirements. Our coaches and advisors support students by keeping them on track toward reaching their goals, saving them time and money.

Connect with us to find out how you can complete your degree at a pace that works with your busy life.

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Transfer Credits

Our Student Success Team works with you to help you determine how your credits will transfer into Boise State and what you may still need to finish your bachelor’s or master’s degree. If you’ve completed coursework before at an accredited college or university, it will take significantly less time than if you are starting school for the first time (though if you are starting from the beginning, we have great options to help accelerate your path to graduation). Still have questions? Check out this blog to help you simplify the transfer process.

With the support of our coaches and advisors, you’ll design a degree plan to reach your goals quickly and efficiently.

Full- or Part-Time

At Boise State, a full-time load means 12 or more credits per semester. Taking a full-time course load may help you reach graduation more quickly. But, it may not be the best fit for all students, especially those balancing work, family and other life responsibilities while attending school. Our Student Success Team is here to support you in creating a customized plan to reach your goals.

Whether you decide to attend full- or part-time, all of our programs run year-round so you can take classes each semester and keep yourself on track to graduation.

Program Choice

Our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs differ in the rigidity of course scheduling — from options where you build your own pathway, to those offered on a rotating schedule, to a locked-in path from your first class to graduation.

Additionally, many of our programs run on accelerated schedules, with classes offered in five- or seven-week formats so you can complete more classes during each traditional 15-week term.

Find Your Program

Want to know how long it will take you to finish your program of interest? Select it from the degree drop down.

Have questions? Contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at online@boisestate.edu, calling (208) 426-5921 or clicking the Chat button.

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