Distance Learning Programs

Earn your degree entirely online with the same high-quality education and personalized support you’d receive in a UIU classroom. Enjoy the flexibility to study from home, work, or anywhere with internet access—all on your schedule.

Online Learning Features

• 8-week courses and accelerated 6-week summer sessions offered year-round
• Take up two courses at a time to balance school and life
• Transfer up to 90 college credits and explore opportunities for experiential credit
• Work with a dedicated advisor and caring faculty who support your success every step of the way

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With UIU’s self-paced web-based courses, you have the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere. This fully online format lets you progress through your coursework independently over six months while staying connected to your instructor through uiuLearn.

Self-Paced Web-Based Features

• 12 monthly start dates with rolling admission
• Access course materials, assignments, and instructions through UIU’s learning platform, uiuLearn
• Learn at your own pace with one-on-one instructor feedback and support
• Transfer up to 78 lower-division and 12 upper-division credits toward your degree

Explore Self-Paced Web-Based Learning

With UIU’s self-paced paper-based courses, you can earn your degree from anywhere—no computer or internet required. This flexible six-month format lets you start any month and learn independently with personalized guidance from your instructor.

Self-Paced Paper-Based Features

• 12 monthly start dates with rolling admission
• Receive printed or PDF course guides with structured lessons, readings, and assignments
• Submit completed work by mail or email and take proctored exams when required
• Learn at your own pace while earning credits that transfer toward your degree

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uiuLive courses give you the flexibility of online learning with the added benefit of live, face-to-face interaction.

uiuLive Course Features

• Meet with your instructor and classmates in real time through scheduled Zoom sessions
• Complete your coursework online in UIU’s learning platform, uiuLearn
• Learn from anywhere while staying engaged, supported, and connected throughout the semester

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uiuFlex Semester courses let you learn online through UIU’s learning platform while working one-on-one with your instructor in a traditional 16-week semester format.

uiuFlex Semester Features

• Structured 16-week semester schedule
• Stay on track with regular check-ins by completing assignments or quizzes every couple of weeks
• Fully eligible for financial aid

Note: uiuFlex Semester requires students to complete an academic interaction within the first week (seven days) of the semester and at least every 14 days thereafter.

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