BGSU has accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer full degree programs online.

What is Distance Education at BGSU? - Distance Education is an innovation in education in which technology is used to facilitate the learning process via the internet, so one is not limited by time or geographic location to start, continue, or complete an education. BGSU offers courses online so that students around the world can complete a certificate, bachelor's, or master's degree without stepping foot in a classroom.

BGSU ONLINE courses offer students personal interaction with their instructor, collaboration with classmates, and a first rate education conducive to their schedule and convenience.