Overview How Online Works Easy Enrollment Process   The Centers for Accelerated and Distance Education (CADE) Programs are designed for adult students like you, with flexible degree options to prepare you for a successful career within a rapidly changing work environment. We offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees to meet your educational goals. Earn an advanced degree in as few as 15 months. Our staff provides a personal touch to your learning experience and is always a call or email away. Financial aid is also available to qualifying students. The Cohort Difference U-Mary offers something truly unique through its cohort format. Whether you are taking a degree program on-site or online, you are placed with a group of peers in the same program with the same courses. The cohort format allows you to build strong relationships and sense of community since every student in the cohort is at the same level, offering you an entire group as a resource. This format of learning is team-based and is an invaluable skill set in today's workplace. Online U-Mary online offers the convenience of classroom accessibility 24 hours a day, seven days a week from virtually anywhere in the world. Degree programs are not self-paced, but rather, courses begin and end on specific dates and coursework is assigned deadlines. Courses run between 5 to 10 weeks, depending on specific course material. You will be provided with a course syllabus at the beginning of the class with assignment details helping you plan around life and work schedules. Visit the undergraduate and graduate page to view the programs offered online. The video on the right provides more information on how online learning works. On-Site Evening Program This option allows you to meet in a classroom setting one night per week from 6-10 p.m., for the duration of the degree program. Courses run between 5 to 10 weeks, depending on specific course material. You will be provided with a course syllabus at the beginning of the class with assignment details helping you plan around life and work schedules. Find a location near you. Visit the undergraduate and graduate page to view the programs offered on-site. Combine On-Site and Online You can take courses in a blended format, some online and some on-site. This flexible option allows you to pick the most convenient way to take your courses. U-Mary programs operate under the same learning objectives in which all courses, regardless of delivery method (on-site or online), cover the same material giving you unparalleled flexibility. Quality Faculty High quality faculty who hold master's or doctorate degrees facilitate our courses. They are recognized as business leaders in their communities and the region bringing the "real world" view to classroom discussions. Military Friendly U-Mary understands military personnel's need for flexibility - whether you are transferring between duty stations or deployment, you need an educational program that fits your schedule. Our programs operate under the same learning objectives in which all courses, regardless delivery method (on-site or online), cover the same material allowing you to switch between on-site or online. Visit the Military and Veterans financial assistance page for more information.