News
October 23, 2025
Excelsior University, 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. Excelsior University St. Petersburg opens its doors to students beginning Oct. 20. Excelsior University St. Petersburg – located on 4th Street N – will enhance the institution’s comprehensive online education with immersive in-person learning opportunities. Excelsior 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’s history of innovation in distance and online education. Health care programming is planned to open to enrollment in early 2026.
In collaboration with career training leader Medcerts, Excelsior 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 Excelsior. From October to December, students in select certificate programs will have access to complimentary practical hands-on training to supplement their online learning.
With more than 200,000 graduates positively impacting communities around the globe, Excelsior’s expansion into hybrid learning is the next phase of its mission to provide accessible education to all learners.
“Modern learners need flexibility,” said Excelsior University President David Schejbal. “While many students thrive in a fully online classroom, Excelsior University St. Petersburg presents new opportunities for learners to build community and hone the practice-ready skills that the workforce demands. With this site, Excelsior delivers on its promise to meet students where they are – academically, geographically, in-person, or online.”