There is still a lot of uncertainty due to COVID-19, and we know many students are unsure about how to begin their US education.
Shorelight universities are working to provide our graduate students with options to start their studies safely and securely, including both On Campus and Virtual study plans. We know that students are eager to get to campus for the full US university experience, and we are here to help. As US embassies continue to open around the world, our Enrollment Services and Global Recruitment teams are receiving daily updates and standing by to support you and your students through the visa process.
Graduate degrees listed below are offered virtually, and all provide seamless progression to campus. Select programs, noted below, are available through Shorelight’s cutting-edge and award-nominated digital platform, Live. In all programs, students benefit from Shorelight’s Signature Student Experience and hands-on support.
Have students who want to begin their undergraduate degree this year? Learn more about our Spring Undergraduate Options here.
GRADUATE START OPTIONS
Adelphi University
On Campus Spring Start
YES
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
December 14, 2020
Virtual Application Deadlines
January 5, 2021
American University
On Campus Spring Start
NO
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
N/A
Virtual Application Deadlines
December 10, 2020
Auburn University
On Campus Spring Start
YES
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
December 7, 2020
Virtual Application Deadlines
January 6, 2021
Cleveland State University
On Campus Spring Start
YES
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
December 1, 2020
Virtual Application Deadlines
December 4, 2020
University of Dayton
On Campus Spring Start
YES
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
December 14, 2020
Virtual Application Deadlines
December 14, 2020
University of Illinois Chicago
On Campus Spring Start
YES
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
September 1, 2020
Virtual Application Deadlines
September 20, 2020
University of Massachusetts Amherst
On Campus Spring Start
NO
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
N/A
Virtual Application Deadlines
December 11, 2020
University of Massachusetts Boston
On Campus Spring Start
YES
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
December 21, 2020
Virtual Application Deadlines
December 21, 2020
University of the Pacific
On Campus Spring Start
YES
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
December 4, 2020
Virtual Application Deadlines
December 12, 2020
University of South Carolina
On Campus Spring Start
YES
Virtual Spring Start
YES
On Campus Application Deadlines
December 9, 2020
Virtual Application Deadlines
December 11, 2020
Adelphi University Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
MS Biology
MS Business Analytics
MBA Garden City
Global MBA Manhattan
MS Computer Science
MA Education Technology
MA General Psychology
MPH Public Health
MS Social Work
MS Sport Management
MS Supply Chain Management
For further details on which placement levels are being offered, please visit our Spring Study Plans page.
American University Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
MSA Accounting
MA Art History
MS Biotechnology
MS Chemistry
MS Computer Science
MS Data Science
MA Economics
MEd Education Policy and Leadership
MS Environmental Science
MSF Finance
MS Health Promotion Management
MA International Economics
MA Mathematics, Information Security
MA Political Science
MPA Public Administration
MPP Public Policy
PSM Quantitative Analysis
MSRE Real Estate
MS Statistics
MST Taxation
MA TESOL
Auburn University Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
MS Aerospace Engineering
MS Agriscience Education
MAM Applied Mathematics
MS Biosystems Engineering
MS Business/Marketing Education
MS Chemical Engineering
MCP Master of Community Planning
MS Computer Science and Software Engineering
MS Cybersecurity Engineering
MS Early Childhood Education
MEd English for Speakers of Other Languages
MS English Language Arts Education
MS Foreign Language Education: French or Spanish
MS General Science Education
MS Materials Engineering
MS Mathematics
MS Mechanical Engineering
MS Music Education: Instrumental or Vocal
MS Probability and Statistics
MPA Master of Public Administration
MS Reading Education
MS Statistics
Cleveland State University Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
MS Computer Science -
MS Information Systems -
MS Biomedical Engineering
MS Chemical Engineering
MS Civil Engineering
MS Electrical Engineering
MS Engineering Mechanics
MS Environmental Engineering
MS Mechanical Engineering
MS Software Engineering
University of Dayton Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
MS Computer Science -
MS Aerospace Engineering
MS Bioengineering
MBA Business Administration
MS Chemical Engineering
MS Chemistry
MS Civil Engineering
MS Computer Engineering
MS Electrical Engineering
MS Electro-Optics
MS Engineering Management
MS Engineering Mechanics
MA English
MFIN Finance
MSE Interdisciplinary Educational Studies
MS Materials Engineering
MS Mechanical Engineering
MPA Public Administration
MS Renewable and Clean Energy Engineering
MSE Transdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
For further details on which placement levels are being offered, please visit our Spring Study Plans page.
University of Illinois at Chicago Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
MS Accounting
MBA Business Administration
MS Business Analytics
MS Civil Engineering
MS Finance
MS Management Information Systems
MS Marketing
MS Materials Engineering
MS Supply Chain and Operations Management
Master of Urban Planning and Policy
University of Massachusetts Amherst Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
MS Electrical and Computer Engineering -
University of Massachusetts Boston Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
MS Accounting
Master of Business Administration
MS Business Analytics
MS Computer Science
MS Finance
MS Information Technology
University of South Carolina Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
Master's Start: Business -
Global Strategy Certificate-
Master of International Business -
ME/MS Aerospace Engineering
ME/MS Biomedical Engineering
ME/MS Chemical Engineering
ME/MS Civil Engineering
MA Criminology and Criminal Justice
ME/MS Electrical Engineering
MS Exercise Science
MS Environmental Health Sciences
MIHTM International Hospitality and Tourism
ME/MS Mechanical Engineering
MS Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Engineering
MSEM Sports and Entertainment Management
University of the Pacific Virtual Graduate Degrees Available
Master of Accounting
MS Engineering Science - all concentrations