What is YourPace?
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YourPace is a personalized learning model developed by faculty who understand the challenges busy adults face when balancing work, family, and school. Delivered on a digital platform, our competency-based online programs are designed to leverage your previous knowledge and experience as you complete course modules aligned with a list of competencies. You advance to the next course module by demonstrating your mastery of the content—giving you the ability to earn your degree on your time, at your pace.
Advantages of YourPace at UMPI
Explore how YourPace at UMPI helps you earn your bachelor’s more efficiently than traditional degree programs.
Discover the benefits of personalized online learning at UMPI:

"People take a break from their education for many different reasons. It may have been financial, a career move, or family commitments. UMPI’s competency-based education program offers adult learners an online pathway to complete their college degree."
-Carolyn Dorsey, Associate Professor of Business, Executive Director of Competency Based Education
What You've Done Counts
Learn how your previous college credit, certifications and work—as well as life experiences—are considered and help you graduate faster with YourPace online at UMPI.
What is a Success Coach?
As a YourPace student, you get a personal Academic Success Coach to support you from day one to graduation. Watch now!
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our FAQs page to learn more or request information.
"You can put 20 hours into a course and pass over three days if you want to, or take a week off and not feel guilty or that you’re behind."
-Chris Ferranti,
UMPI YourPace Online Student
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