Ellis University

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
An academic division of the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Ellis College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, a unit of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Address:
111 North Canal Street, Suite 455 Chicago, IL 60606-7204 US

Website:
http://ellis.edu/

Institution Type:
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Rolling admissions policy with classes starting frequently.

Credit-earning Options:
Ellis wants to make earning your college degree online as easy as possible. We work hard to ensure that you receive proper credit for past and existing coursework where applicable. For more information, please speak with your Enrollment Advisor.

Delivery Format:
Ellis online courses incorporate the latest interactive features-such as streaming video, online simulations and personalized communications tools-bringing the material to life and ensuring that you continuously stay connected.

Carnegie Classification:
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:

Basic technical requirements you must have include: Internet Access / Internet Connection Speed 56K bps (DSL or cable recommended) / Email Account / Installed RAM 64 MB (128 MB strongly recommended) / Microsoft Office ProTM 97 or higher for your Windows computer, or an office suite compatible with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Microsoft PowerPoint file formats.
You will know whether or not you are missing any required software or plug-ins the first time you log in. Our system notifies you of needed upgrades or additions and provides you the links from which you can download them for free.

On-Campus Requirement:
No campus visits required

Loans Offered:
Ellis College offers a variety of financial assistance options to qualified applicants. These include an array of government-sponsored grants and loans, employer reimbursement initiatives, private loans and our exclusive Pay As You Go program. Assistance programs include: Pay As You Go / Federal Financial Aid / Ellis College Alternative Loans / Employer Reimbursement: Tuition Deferral / Employer Reimbursement: Direct Billing / GI Bill / Military Tuition Assistance

Ellis College delivers a superior education with the anytime, anywhere convenience of the Internet. It provides a highly interactive, community-oriented environment that makes online learning an enriching and enjoyable experience. Ellis accommodates busy schedules by allowing you to take one class at a time, and offering start dates every three weeks. Short course terms enable you to finish quickly! Ellis provides many of the advantages of a traditional offline school, including an extensive virtual campus that enables students and professors to interact, share ideas and mutual interests, and build the valuable friendships and professional networks that are so important in today's economy. Ellis immerses you in real-world work situations, enabling you to "learn by doing" and acquire knowledge and skills that you can apply immediately. Ellis' unique, interactive Web-based online learning platform delivers an enriching and enjoyable experience through dynamic Flash exercises, videos and demonstrations. Ellis offers prestige and stability through its association with New York Institute of Technology, without the hassle of commuting to and from a campus. Ellis' online MBA program offers courses developed in partnership with the world's leading business schools, including Columbia University Business School, Stanford University, and The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Ellis is among the recognized leaders in online learning for professional development, teaching employees from top employers including General Motors.

Ellis College instructors are true masters at their craft. In addition to its full-time faculty, Ellis utilizes an impressive array of eminent business leaders and professionals to deliver your college education online, adding an experienced, real-world perspective that goes hand-in-hand with our career-based curriculum. Every Ellis instructor holds a Ph.D. or Masters Degree in their subject matter, with nearly half of all teaching faculty holding a Doctorate or other terminal degree.