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Distance Education Information
Courses using satellite transmission, video-conferencing, web-based instruction, Outlook/Office 365 or Blackboard software, desktop video-conferencing, and video-streaming technologies are examples of on-line and/or off-campus distance education offerings at UNL.
On-line/distance sections are designated with an instruction mode of "ES" and "EX" . On-line/distance (type = "ES") sections of courses are identified with section numbers of 700's or 800's and appear in the Schedule of Classes.
On-line/on-campus (type = "EX") sections of courses are identifiied with section numbers of 900's and appear in the Schedule of Classes. Students are limited to one "EX" course per semester and proctored examinations are taken at one of the testing centers on campus.
Off-campus (type = "EF"), On-line/on-campus (type = "EX") and On-line/distance (type = "ES") courses can be found in the Schedule of Classes. When searching for these types of classes choose a "Subject" and then specify an instruction mode of "ES", "EF" or "EX".
You can also find on-line/distance classes by specifying "Distance Delivery" under location. Students may also look for Distance Delivery Classes using the default "contains" rather than "is exactly" when doing a Class Search.
It is recommended that you register for distance education courses no later than one week before the class begins. This will allow time for the department and/or instructor to forward to you the necessary information. You must be admitted to UNL and have a Password set up through TrueYou in order to use MyRED.
All courses with an instruction mode of "EF" are assessed at the resident tuition rate. Students enrolled in "ES" courses should check tuition and fees for rates.
In addition, resident and non-resident students are assessed:
- a $25 per credit hour "Distance Education Fee"
- the "Technology Fee" of $7.35 per credit hour
- a $4 per hour "Library Fee"
- the $20 "Registration Fee" per semester
Some courses may also have additional "Special Fees".
Students taking a combination of on-campus and distance education courses are assessed "University Program Facilities Fees" (UPFF) based on total hours of enrollment. Degree seeking students enrolled in distance education courses are eligible for financial aid and scholarships according to the same criteria as students enrolled in on-campus courses.
Final Exams for all "EF", "ES", and "EX" term-based courses must be completed by noon Friday of the Examination Week.
Students register for these courses by using MyRED. For answers to questions about the distance education programs and services, call the Office of Online & Distance Education, (402) 472-2175.
Registration for special contract courses and open enrollment College Independent Study must be requested through the Office of Online & Distance Education, (402) 472-2175.
Distance Education Admission
Undergraduate: Admission can be accomplished in one of two ways:
- Complete the on-line "Undergraduate Application" form (to find the appropriate form, click here), read and follow the directions, and use the credit card payment option.
- Mail the application fee along with the completed "Undergraduate Application" form, (available on-line) to: UNL, Admissions Office, 1410 Q Street, Lincoln, NE 68588-0417, (402) 472-2023 or (800) 742-8800.
Graduate: Students who hold an undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s) must have a current graduate admission status to enroll for distance education courses. Admission can be requested via the Graduate Studies website. Graduate students who have not attended UNL for three consecutive terms can request their admission status be made current by emailing graduate@unl.edu to request a Returning Graduate Student form if they need to reactivate their former status.
Open Enrollment Online Courses (College Independent Study)
There are a limited number of College Independent Study (CIS) open enrollment courses available for enrollment at any time. See College Independent Study for courses offered and enrollment procedures. You can obtain information and register for College Independent Study at the Office of Online & Distance Education, 2100 Vine St., (402) 472-2175. The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
You can register for College Independent Study (CIS) courses by telephone, e-mail, postal mail, on the web, or in person. To register by phone, call (402) 472-2175 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
You can request a registration form by e-mail, extservice@unl.edu, or you may complete the registration form online.
To register by mail, send your request to the address listed. You may also register in person by visiting the Office of Online & Distance Education at 2100 Vine St. Call (402) 472-2175 for the latest tuition charges for all college credit courses taken through College Independent Study.
"University Program and Facilities Fees" (UPFF) are not assessed for open enrollment College Independent Study. Course materials, including textbook(s), are available at the Office of Online & Distance Education at 2100 Vine St.; the cost of these materials varies depending on the course selected. There is also a small handling fee, a "Distance Education Fee", and applicable sales tax added for the cost of the materials.
If you have been academically dismissed from UNL, you are eligible to enroll only in College Independent Study courses. Students with federal financial aid who are considering College Independent Study should contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid before registration due to federal aid funding restrictions.
For UNL students, College Independent Study courses are not part of the Consolidated Student billing process. Tuition and fees are paid to the Office of Online & Distance Education at the time of registration. College Independent Study courses do not apply toward full-time status for financial aid purposes.
For more information regarding College Independent Study, call (402) 472-2175, or write:
Office of Online & Distance Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PO Box 888400
Lincoln, NE 68588-8400
