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FlexPath is a learning format that fits into your busy life. You can set your own deadlines, leverage your experience to move forward at your own pace and take advantage of one tuition fee every 12 weeks to help lower the cost of earning a degree.
*Based on the fastest 25% of students. Your program length and cost will vary by your degree program, transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
Capella has over 20,000 FlexPath graduates. See how FlexPath helped these students accomplish their goals and learn more about the student experiences.
It’s up to you. FlexPath allows you to complete coursework on your schedule and move on without having to wait. Each course must be completed within 12 weeks.
97% of alumni agree FlexPath provided the flexibility they needed to pursue their degree.*
*Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2021–2022
You can take one or two courses at a time. When you finish a course, you can start the next one without having to wait. There is no limit to how many courses you complete during each billing session.
There are no letter grades in FlexPath. Instead, all coursework is evaluated through competency-based assessments. Each assessment is broken down into competencies, or criteria, that are all assessed with one of four performance levels: distinguished, proficient, basic or non-performance. If you’re struggling with an assessment, coaching and other resources are available to help you.
When you finish a course, you will automatically be registered for the next course in your program plan. If you wish to register for a course earlier, or if a new course isn’t open after 4–6 hours of finishing the prior course, contact a coach for help with registration.
There are no tests, letter grades or weekly discussion posts in FlexPath. Instead, students are evaluated on competencies. These are defined as the skills, knowledge and abilities required to show mastery in a topic or course.
With FlexPath you set your deadlines within the first 12 days of each course. While these deadlines can be adjusted at any time after you set them, you’ll be required to engage in a course activity at least once every 28 days and finish each course within 12 weeks.
Yes. FlexPath students can get help from academic coaches and faculty members in the courseroom.
Pay a flat-rate tuition every 12-week billing session*. You can take one or two courses at a time and complete as many as you want during each billing session. The faster you move, the more you save. When your billing session ends, a new one begins and a flat fee is added to your account. Learn more about FlexPath tuition.
*Books, supplies and other fees apply.
86% of FlexPath alumni agree that the tuition they paid for their education was a worthwhile investment.**
**Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2021-2022
Regardless of the learning format you choose for your program, Capella may be able to accept credits you’ve earned from another accredited school. Learn more about transfer credits.