CSU celebrates the largest graduating class of online learners
CSU Online graduates from the spring class of 2023 are the largest class of distance students in Colorado State University’s history, highlighting CSU’s commitment to academic excellence for online education and the increasing popularity of flexible degree options.
“Most undergraduate students will take at least one online course during their university experience,” said Alysha Tarantino, director of college relations and advising for CSU Online.
“The population of online learners is growing and students are finding that they can complete their entire education without having to disrupt their lives,” she continued. “CSU’s commitment to accessible education for all learners is reflected in the remarkable achievements of our spring graduates.”
Distance learners came together to celebrate their accomplishments with a graduation brunch on Friday, May 12 at Canvas Stadium before joining their college’s commencement ceremonies at Moby Arena.
The size of this year’s graduating class represents an 11% increase over the previous largest class, which was in 2022. Of the 514 students who graduated this spring, the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences celebrated their first online graduates.
“We’re so proud to be part of our online students’ educational stories,” said Kathay Rennels, interim vice president for the Office of Engagement and Extension. “We know their futures are bright and they’ll forever be an important part of our CSU community.”
CSU Online Graduates by the Numbers
207
College of Business
79
Health and Human Sciences
63
Natural Resources
62
Liberal Arts
37
Agricultural Sciences
31
Vet Med and Biomedical Sciences
19
Natural Sciences
16
Engineering
Outstanding Distance Educator: Brian Geiss, Ph.D.
Outstanding Distance Learner: Heather Alvis, M.S.
CSU Online is a division of the Office of Engagement and Extension. With more than 45 years of experience creating and delivering CSU’s exceptional academic programs through online and distance formats, CSU Online provides affordable access to a quality education from wherever students call home around the nation and world, on a schedule that fits their lives. CSU’s online students receive the same education, learn from the same faculty, and earn the same regionally accredited degree as students on campus.