Center for Online Learning
Learn virtually anywhere.
Welcome to the Center for Online Learning at Bergen Community College, your gateway to earning an accredited associate’s degree. With several online degree-seeking programs, you will have the opportunity to start your post-secondary education at Bergen, 100% online.
Online Degree Program Offerings
Explore our diverse range of programs designed to fit your schedule and help you achieve your career goals.
Business Administration
Criminal Justice
Education
Information Technology
Professional Studies
Psychology
Why Choose Us?
Our fully online programs offer flexibility and convenience without compromising a quality educational experience. With 6 accredited associate degree programs, we cater to students seeking to balance academics with work and family commitments.
- Flexible learning environment to learn virtually anywhere
- Accessible online programs to balance your busy schedule
- Quality education comparable to traditional classroom settings
- Personalized support services to help keep you on track
- Consistent online learning experience
- Innovative approaches in teaching to increase your opportunities to interact with your peers and faculty.
Student Support
At the Center for Online Learning at Bergen, we provide comprehensive support services to ensure you stay on track while earning your degree – online or on campus. From tutoring and writing assistance to career services, Bergen Cares Food Pantry, and Threads Clothing Closet, our goal is to empower you to thrive in your academic journey.
Student Success Coaches
Upon admission, you will be paired with a dedicated student success coach who will guide you through your online studies, offering personalized support and connecting you with the resources you need to enhance your learning experience and succeed.
Is Online Education Right for You?
Here at Bergen, we value a consistent online learning experience with the same look and feel for all online courses. As a student, you will have multiple levels of engagement in every course, leveraging academic technologies without sacrificing excellent instruction and course facilitation.
Explore some of the characteristics of successful online students and discover if our programs align with your goals. Looking for a cost breakdown? Check out tuition and fees for online learners.
- Possess great time management skills: Students should be able to set aside up to 15 hours per course to adequately participate in all required assignments and tasks.
- Be self-motivated: Online education requires students to be able to work independently. A successful student will remain motivated throughout the semester, but will also be confident in asking questions for clarification.
- Possess good writing skills: So much of your online coursework and communication will need to be written. Successful students will use resources such as tutoring and free spell-check and grammar-checking apps to enhance the accuracy of their work.
- Be tech savvy: Students should understand how to use the learning management system and all of its tools.
- Be college ready: The admissions team will determine readiness by assessing transcripts, life experience and, in some cases, asking students to take a placement test.
Technology Requirements
Not sure what is required to access our online courses? To get started, you’ll need a desktop computer or laptop with high-speed internet access. Some courses may require additional equipment such as a webcam, microphone, or headset.
Info Sessions
Sign up to attend one of our virtual information sessions or email coladmissions@bergen.edu to learn more.
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Let’s work together on your degree.
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic career?
Request more information or submit your application today!
Questions? Please contact coladmissions@bergen.edu or call (201) 447-7200.