About Us
Established in 2007, Sterling College Online was founded as the online learning division of Sterling College. Our mission is to transform the learning experience and further the success of our students through expanded modes of access and delivery. Our purpose remains strong: to serve our local and global community by providing superior programs that respond to community needs. We place a priority on learning by providing lifelong education opportunities and excellent student services.
Additionally, we have a significant list of partners, affiliations, and articulation agreements in place in order to enhance the convenience and value of your education. With our Guaranteed Admission Advantage, we also make it easy to transfer credits from your associate degree!
Sterling College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) | 2023 Letter of Renewal | 2024 Letter of Renewal. Please note that although the map found on the NC-SARA site lists California as not eligible, California residents are eligible to enroll at Sterling College because we are a private, non-profit institution. Look around, check out our program and course offerings, and click to your heart’s content. Feel free to contact our staff if you have any questions at all or are interested in gaining more information regarding a particular program of study or content area.
Sterling College maintains ongoing regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission. For more information on accreditation, including specialized program accreditation, please click here.
Our Mission
Sterling College Online exists to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith through expanded modes of access and delivery.
Our Vision
Sterling College Online equips students to be Christ-centered servant leaders, striving to expand the influence and reach of our institution through innovative academic opportunities for students on and off campus.
Sterling College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.