Our program works around your schedule, whether you want to take your time or finish as soon as possible.
Show mastery in real world skills through self paced projects. No deadlines. No grades.
One-on-one weekly coaching to help you navigate your coursework and keep you moving towards your goals.
Check out our student center, meet the team, and get a feel for our program.
Gateway U provides the personalized support and pathway to your career-focused degree program from SNHU. You will be a SNHU student, with Gateway U providing individualized coaching, a downtown student center, and any other support you need.
Learn real-world skills
Master the skills you’ll need to work in business management, communications, healthcare management, and more.
Get one-on-one career advising
Get customized support exploring career pathways, searching and applying for jobs, and preparing for interviews.
Earn your degree for 53% less than state college tuition
Earning a degree with SNHU's competency-based program is $10,146.75 in yearly tuition and fees, and most students are eligible for federal financial aid. The federal Pell Grant covers more than half of tuition for the average student (and can cover up to 100% of tuition).
Self paced curriculum
Earn an accredited bachelor’s degree at the pace you choose. Go as fast or as slow as you’d like, earning credit as you master the material.
Move at your own pace
Work with your coach to set the deadlines, schedule, and study habits that fit your lifestyle.
Work anywhere, anytime
Work mostly online and from anywhere — home, work, or in between. You’ll also have access to the student center to get work done alongside Gateway U staff and fellow classmates.
Your own coach
Get personalized support from a coach in your area to set goals, monitor your progress, and stay on track. No matter what happens, your coach will be there rooting for you and ready to help.
Wrap-around services
We partner with local organizations to help cover the cost of childcare, transportation, and other support services to reduce the barriers to being your most successful.
Student center
Come study in our downtown in-person space where you can connect with your community of fellow students, collaborate on projects, as well as attend community events.
Saymah is a lifelong educator and proud Newark native.
Throughout her journey, she has served in the capacity of senior leadership, school culture and climate, family engagement, and school operations. Saymah is a steadfast advocate for family and community, focusing on building deep relationships with students, community organizations, and community leaders. Saymah received her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers, followed by a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Howard University.
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$10,146.75 in yearly tuition and fees for SNHU’s competency-based education program with wrap-around support services provided by Gateway U. Most students are eligible for federal financial aid. Financial aid covers more than half of tuition for the average student (and can cover most of tuition).
Each institution has its own rules about credit transferability, and so we can't 100% guarantee that the credits you earn in the program will transfer fully to a future institution of your choice.
To apply to one of our SNHU degree programs, students must have a GED or high school diploma.