Capella University, Private online university in Minneapolis, United States.
Capella University is an online university in Minneapolis offering degrees from bachelor's through doctoral level across different academic fields. The institution operates entirely through digital platforms, without traditional classrooms or a campus for in-person instruction.
The institution started in 1993 under the name The Graduate School of America, founded by a former business executive and an educator. Over the years, it evolved from a graduate school into a fully accredited online university.
The university takes its name from a star in the southern constellation Auriga, reflecting its focus on technology-based distance education. Students use digital forums and virtual libraries to complete academic degrees without a fixed campus.
Prospective students can choose between two learning models: self-paced progress or fixed semester terms with set deadlines. Both formats require internet access and the use of online learning platforms throughout the duration of study.
The administrative headquarters sits inside Capella Tower, a downtown Minneapolis skyscraper, where over 1,000 staff coordinate the digital teaching infrastructure. The tower itself is an office building without lecture halls or student facilities, as all instruction takes place virtually.
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