I can maintain a full-time job by enrolling in online classes. The interaction with faculty online is creative and innovative. This has afforded me the opportunity to complete a degree while I work. My B.U.S. degree is designed for value to a variety of systems. – Lauren S.

Earning my B.U.S. gave me the confidence I needed to get a job working for the Office of Information Technology and I’ve since transitioned to working in the private sector for Tyler Technologies, Inc. Without the flexibility of the University Studies program, I may never have completed my degree and entered the workforce. – Mason […]

Returning to college after so many years was quite a decision to commit to. However, once I met with my B.U.S. adviser and went through my old transcripts, I was amazed at how easy it was to enroll and begin classes again. Once classes started, I quickly realized that they are structured to be very […]

The B.U.S. degree allowed me to mold together a program that I’m comfortable with. The diverse program lets me choose more classes that I will use in the real world. The program’s flexibility is key to the program and my success. – Adam M.

My first semester at the University of Maine was the fall of 1989 just after getting off active duty in the Navy. After four years as a Navy Corpsman, my plan was to get a biology degree and go to medical school. After a few semesters and a recall for military service, (I stayed active […]

One of the most important and enduring facets of my life has been my education. I consider that my formal education began in 1961 when I enrolled at the University of Illinois, in Champaign. It was a wondrous experience for me at the age of 17, and the exposure to biological sciences, literature, the French […]

Earning my B.U.S. allowed me the opportunity to advance in my career. After I received my bachelor’s degree, I was recruited for a salaried position based on my knowledge of event planning at a higher education institution. With the confidence that came with finally having my degree, I did not hesitate at the opportunity to […]