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title: Is online education right for you?
description: Learn about the benefits of online education offered through Graduate and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State University.
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## [Is online education right for you?](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/online-education)
Posted by [Kelly Norris](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/author/kelly-norris) on October 2, 2014 at 1:51 PM
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Just look at the benefits:
**1. Convenience - learn from anywhere!**
With online learning you can learn anywhere - even in the comfort of your home. Save countless hours travelling that you would otherwise waste every day going to and from school. Instead of enduring the drive, which could be stressful, use those hours for learning!
**2. Avoid schedule conflicts**
Online learning is extremely flexible. Whether you have a full time job or a family, online learning offers you the opportunity to attend classes without biting into your important time. Complete your assignments when it's convenient for you! (and your professor's syllabus!)
**3. Online learning is focused learning**
- accommodates multiple learning styles and mediums
- students can connect via chatrooms, discussion boards and email
- students control time to absorb materials and focus their attention on areas of concern
**4. You set the pace that works for you**
Since online learning eliminates course scheduling conflicts, you can take as many courses each semester that you find works best for you. (Of course you'll need approval if you're an overachiever!) Accelerate to the goal, or take your time. Finding the pace that works best for you is the key to completion.
Here at Fitchburg State we provide the resources for you to succeed in online education. You can take a class or an entire program, online.
Support services include:
- [24/7 Technical Support](http://fitchburgstateuni.sysaidit.com/Login.jsp) - **978-665-4500**
- [Library Services](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/academics/library/)
- Academic Advising - [IMChat](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/academic-offices/gce/evening-student-resource-center/chat/) - connect immediately with an advisor!
- [Career Services](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/student-services/career-services/)
- [Office of Student Development](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/campus-life/get-involved/osd/)
- [Counseling Services](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/campus-life/student-services/counseling-services/)
- [Disability Services](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/campus-life/student-services/disability-services/)
- [Financial Aid](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/student-services/financial-aid-office/)
- [Bookstore](https://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=10496&demoKey=d) - **978-665-4026**
**Got questions? We're here to help!
We know you're busy, so we've given you a few different options to conveniently get the answers you need. You can…
• Contact us at [gceadmissions@fitchburgstate.edu](mailto:gceadmissions@fitchburgstate.edu) or call 978-665-3144
• [Make an appointment](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/academic-offices/gce/evening-student-resource-center/make-an-advising-appointment/) to speak to an advisor
• [Attend an Information Session](http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/academic-offices/gce/information-session/)**
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