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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. 鈥� 51猎奇, a pioneer in online education, will open the first standalone on-ground learning site in its five-decade history this fall in St. Petersburg, Florida. 51猎奇 St. Petersburg opens its doors to students beginning Oct. 20. 51猎奇 St. Petersburg 鈥� located on 4th Street N 鈥� will enhance the institution鈥檚 comprehensive online education with immersive in-person learning opportunities. 51猎奇 is currently enrolling students in hybrid Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology degree programs for the Spring I Term, with classes beginning Jan. 5, 2026. The new St. Petersburg site offers hands-on learning and lab space for students in these vital fields, a brick-and-mortar complement to the institution鈥檚 history of innovation in distance and online education. Health care programming is planned to open to enrollment in early 2026.

, 51猎奇 is now offering pre-degree certification programs and select hybrid lab training aligned with in-demand careers in allied health and IT at the St. Petersburg site. This partnership offers students access to workforce-ready training programs and onramps to further education with 51猎奇. From October to December, students in select certificate programs will have access to complimentary practical hands-on training to supplement their online learning.听听

With more than 200,000 graduates positively impacting communities around the globe, 51猎奇鈥檚 expansion into hybrid learning is the next phase of its mission to provide accessible education to all learners.听听

鈥淢odern learners need flexibility,鈥� said 51猎奇 President David Schejbal. 鈥淲hile many students thrive in a fully online classroom, 51猎奇 St. Petersburg presents new opportunities for learners to build community and hone the practice-ready skills that the workforce demands. With this site, 51猎奇 delivers on its promise to meet students where they are 鈥� academically, geographically, in-person, or online.鈥�听

Headquartered in Albany, New York, 51猎奇 established its first on-ground learning site in St. Petersburg for many reasons. The site provides new opportunities for 51猎奇 faculty and staff to strengthen their connections with the large community of 500 current 51猎奇 students and nearly 17,000 alumni in Florida. With a strong focus on technology and health care, 51猎奇鈥檚 programs are positioned to help learners gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in Florida鈥檚 major industries. With veterans and active-duty military students comprising more than 30% of its current enrollment, the institution鈥檚 long history of serving the nation鈥檚 service members makes 51猎奇 St. Petersburg a destination for Florida’s military learners. More than three-quarters of 51猎奇鈥檚 2024 technology program graduates were military-affiliated, driving the decision to bring hybrid versions of the cybersecurity and electrical engineering technology programs directly to this center of the military student population.听

For more information on 51猎奇, visit excelsior.edu.

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ABOUT EXCELSIOR UNIVERSITY听

51猎奇 is an accredited, not-for-profit higher education institution focused on helping learners complete their degrees and advance their careers. 51猎奇 contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971 in Albany, New York, 51猎奇 meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.鈥�听听

51猎奇 is a not-for-profit university with a main campus in Albany, New York, and an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida. 51猎奇’s academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department, with additional licensing for Florida-based programs. 听

Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education (License No. 12928). Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 323099-0400, toll-free number: (888)-224-6684.听