Additional information can be found in the Online Student Handbook.
Getting Started:
Peru State is committed to the success of our online students. Online learning is a mode to expand our educational opportunities. The following criteria are recommended for successful completion of online courses:
- Approximately 12 to 15 hours a week to devote to your online course(s) (depending on your course load)
- Comfort with using the Internet and basic computer software
- Comfort with expressing your thoughts and ideas in writing
- The ability to work, to some extent, independently
- Access to a reliable computer with the following:
- CPU of 2.0 GHZ or greater
- RAM of 2 GB or greater
- Operating system of Windows 7 or greater, or Mac OS 10.8 or greater
- Internet Browser requirements
- Firefox 48.0 or greater
- Internet Explorer 11 or greater
- Chrome 49.0 or greater
- Safari 9.0 or greater (Mac version only)
- Edge 20.0 or greater
- Access to a reliable Internet source (broadband Internet is recommended)
The cost for undergraduate online tuition is $289 per credit hour. The cost for graduate online tuition is $361.25 per credit hour. There are no added fees. You will, however, have to pay for textbooks for your courses.
Visit the Business Office for current information on tuition and fees and the withdrawal refund schedule.
For textbook information, you may visit the College Bookstore.
You can review Peru State’s courses by visiting the Schedule of Classes. If you are not a current student, you may use the ‘General Public View.’
You can log in to your MyPSC account to enroll yourself or if you are having trouble, you may contact the Student Records Office at StudentRecords@peru.edu or at 402-872-2226.
Joint Enrollment is available to students through the Nebraska State College System. Taking courses at a ‘sister-institution’ such as Chadron State College or Wayne State College would support an undergraduate or graduate degree at Peru State. The credit would transfer seamlessly, as long as it supports your degree program.
More information about the Joint Enrollment process and the appropriate paperwork can be found here.
You can purchase your textbooks, or get textbook information, by visiting the Online Bookstore. Once at their site, please follow the instructions below.
- Log in with your MyPSC username and password.
- Your enrolled courses and required textbooks will appear. Click on the appropriate number and click ‘Select.’
- You have the option to purchase your books through the Bookstore website. Otherwise, you can copy the information and buy them at your local bookstore.
You may contact the Dean’s office assistant or course instructor to make sure you are getting the correct edition and to find out if there are any supplemental materials or unusual course requirements/costs.
Students need a reliable computer with the following:
- CPU of 2.0 GHZ or greater
- RAM of 2 GB or greater
- Operating system of Windows 7 or greater, or Mac OS 10.8 or greater
- Firefox 48.0 or greater, Internet Explorer 11.0 or greater, Chrome 49.0 or greater, Safari 9.0 or greater (Mac version only), or Edge 20.0 or greater
- Access to a reliable Internet source (broadband Internet is recommended)
If you are still having technical issues accessing your Blackboard account, you can email the Distance Education and Online Services Office at BBTechSupport@peru.edu or you may call 1-888-258-5558. In emergencies you can call our technical line, available 9 am to 9 pm CT daily, at 402-819-8181.
Make sure you are using the correct login information. Student email login information is different than Blackboard login information. The username for student email is: your first name, dot, last name, and the first five digits of your NUID (eg: John.Doe12345). Your password is your entire eight-digit NUID (ex: 12345678 or 00123456).
For questions or concerns, you will need to contact Computer Services at 402-872-2270 or by email at ComputerServices@peru.edu. When emailing Computer Services, please provide your NUID.
To find your NUID, go to https://www.peru.edu/online/support/nuid and follow the steps listed.
If you are still having issues, please contact the Admissions Office at 402-872-2221 or by email at Admissions@peru.edu.
If you are a new student, you will also see an ‘Orientation’ listed under you courses. It is mandatory to complete the Orientation. It will assist you with online learning and coursework.
Students are now required to not only log in to their courses, but also complete a graded item by the end of the no-show period. A graded item is anything that is worth points toward your final grade in the course [e.g. assignment, quiz/exam, discussion board post (excluding discussion board introduction)].
If you do not log in to the course and complete a graded item by the deadline, you will be removed as a ‘No-Show.’ Being removed as a ‘No-Show’ may impact your Financial Aid or your eligibility to participate in collegiate activities.
The no-show deadline for 8 and 16 week courses is Monday of week 2 at noon.
Throughout the Semester:
If you have any questions or concerns about Blackboard, please feel free to direct them to the Distance Education and Online Services Office at 1-888-258-5558 or at DistanceEducation@peru.edu. We would be happy to walk you through any processes.
The Distance Education and Online Services Office will assist with common technical issues. All current or common noted issues are listed on our technical support page.
Many technical issues are related with the user’s browser and browser settings. The Distance Education and Online Services Office can assist you with troubleshooting and finding a solution to these types of issues. When working with staff members, you can provide them with the following helpful information:
- course you are having issues with (ex: BUS 335-39A, EDUC 601-49X)
- information about your computer, operating system, and browser
- the error message you are receiving, if applicable
If you are emailing Distance Education and Online Services, a screenshot or screen clipping of the error message is helpful.
If the error is taking place while you are in Blackboard, the staff may ask you the following questions:
- Is this problem intermittent or does it always occur?
- When was the first time you had this problem?
- Have you made any software changes or updates since you were last able to use this function/feature?
- Were you able to perform this feature in Blackboard last semester?
- Does this feature/task work in your other online classes?
The Distance Education and Online Services staff members will attempt to provide minimal computer support. However, if it is out of their scope of technical support, students would then need to contact a computer service located near them.
Yes – we have an excellent Online Library. Peru State offers 24/7 access to online library services to cater to every student’s needs. To log in to EBSCO or other research data, go to the library web page. Enter your MyPSC username and password into the correct fields.
To find out more information on how to use the Library resources, click here.
- School of Arts & Sciences – (402) 872-2237
- School of Education – (402) 872-2244
- School of Professional Studies – (402) 872-2232
- Graduate Programs – (402) 872-2314
Students may drop a 16 week course during the first week of the term without financial penalty. Students may drop an 8 week course during the first week of the term (Sunday by midnight) without financial penalty.
Students who wish to withdraw from a course after the add/drop week must notify their advisor and course instructors, then officially withdraw through MyPSC. Before withdrawing, students should check with the Financial Aid Office for any funding consequences. Students withdrawing after the last day to drop/add courses receive a ‘W.’ After one week past the mid-point of the term, students who initiate a withdrawal receive an ‘F’ for the course. Students withdrawing from a portion of their classes, but not all classes, will receive no proration of charges and/or aid.
*Approximately two weeks before the course start date, students will receive an email from the Distance Education and Online Services Office. The email will contain valuable information, including the drop/add dates. There is a link to the College Catalog in each course – the drop/add and withdrawal dates can be found there as well, along with other College policies.