Online Program Directors’ Handbook

UTEP has a long history of offering online courses and programs, and in 2014, UTEP Online (formerly UTEP Connect) was established to support, develop, grow and sustain those programs. As of Fall 2026, we offer over 40 undergraduate, master's, doctoral and certificate online programs.  

Our goals at UTEP Online are to: 

• Provide students with the opportunity to pursue their degrees from anywhere across the globe 

• Facilitate access to a high-quality UTEP education 

• Provide students with the services they need to enroll in our programs and complete their degree 

• Provide academic programs, departments, and colleges with the tools and support needed to run an online program effectively and efficiently  

• Provide programs, departments, and colleges with the opportunity to develop an alternative revenue stream 

This Online Program Directors’ Handbook was created to provide guidance to both new and experienced program directors. If there is anything you think is missing or something you would like to know more about, let us know! We are here to help.  

Handbook Table of Contents 

1. Starting an online program 
2. Running an online program
3. Sustaining an online program
4. FAQs  

Download a PDF of the Online Program Directors Handbook

*This handbook is current as of 2026 and is subject to change.