Abstract
Successful transition into an online delivery programme requires several critical considerations. This paper provides insight with respect to initiating a systemic needs assessment from the micro to the macro level for any university moving to the online delivery of a complete programme. Moreover, the following four topics are essential in considering how to reduce the probability of serious issues arising: (1) outsourcing possibilities; (2) changing the culture of isolation within the university; (3) challenging the traditional structure of universities; and, (4) shifting expectations for faculty and the necessity for professional development.