Is eNebraskaU accredited?
Where will my degree come from?
Are distance courses of the same quality and standards as traditional
on-campus courses?
Is there a difference among the campuses?
How do I know if distance learning is right for me?
How are courses delivered?
What is an online course?
How much time is involved with an online course?
What computer skills and technologies are required to take an online
course?
Can I complete my entire degree program by distance or do I have to
come to a campus for part of it?
Can I start a course at any time?
How do I get started taking courses?
Will credits transfer to the other campuses?
Can I take courses from more than one campus at the same time?
What is the cost?
What student services are available?
Is financial aid available?
eNebraskaU is comprised of four major, accredited universities:
- University of Nebraska at Kearney
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
All four institutions are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA). All four campuses are also accredited by other professional organizations whose purpose is to assure and support high quality public education. For additional accreditation information at each campus, click here.
Where will my degree come from?
Degrees are awarded from the campus at which you were admitted to a degree program.
Are distance courses of the same quality and standards as traditional on-campus courses?
Yes, the courses meet the same academic requirements as traditional on-campus courses. Your transcript and your diploma will look the same as any other student’s transcript and diploma.
Is there a difference among the campuses?
While all four campuses are part of the University of Nebraska, each campus is unique and has its own degree programs and student activities.
How do I know if distance learning is right for me?
Being part of a learning community online, or via other distance education formats, requires a learner to be disciplined and motivated. Since many of the courses are online courses offered through the Internet, you have the convenience and flexibility of choosing when and where to attend class. Many students enjoy completing their coursework from their home at a time that is convenient for them – either late at night, early in the morning, or after the kids are in school.
Distance education courses are delivered in a variety of formats, depending on degree program. Some courses are completely online, some courses are a combination of on-campus sessions and online sessions, and other courses are provided via videoconference and other digital formats. Delivery mode for courses within a program will be identified in program descriptions provided on this site.
An online course is similar to a traditional course. It is instructor-led where the instructor develops the curriculum, conducts the class, gives the assignments, answers questions, leads discussions, and assigns grades. Online courses are highly interactive with faculty and students communicating through e-mail, discussion forums, and chat groups. For most of the courses, you will be expected to begin the first week of class and work regularly throughout the semester.
How much time is involved with an online course?
Although you are not attending class, you can expect to spend the same amount of time, if not more, with an online course than you would with a traditional course. You may spend 9-12 hours per week on your online course, depending on the course.
What computer skills and technologies are required to take an online course?
Basic computer literacy is required to be successful as an online learner. It is highly recommended that you have a good understanding of your computer and its functions. Refer to the computer requirements at each campus to determine the skills and technologies needed to succeed with your online course.
Can I complete my entire degree program by distance or do I have to come to a campus for part of it?
Many of the degrees are delivered completely at a distance with no campus requirements; however, some degrees will require that you come to the campus periodically. Check with the institution offering the degree to find out whether they require you to visit the campus, and if they do, how frequently.
Can I start a course at any time?
Courses generally follow the campuses' standard academic calendars. See the student information page for Registration & Admissions information.
How do I get started taking courses?
If you are not currently taking courses from any of the four campuses, you should identify the program you would like to pursue and visit the Registration and Admissions pages for information on how to get started. The institution that offers your program is your "home institution."
Will credits transfer to the other campuses?
In many cases, credits earned from one campus may be transferred to other campuses, but the transferability of courses from one campus to another is at the discretion of the accepting campus or school. It is your responsibility to confirm with an advisor in the degree program whether the program will accept the transferred credits.
Can I take courses from more than one campus at the same time?
You may take courses simultaneously at any of the University of Nebraska campuses, provided that the courses are part of a program to which you have been accepted.
Each campus sets its own tuition and fee structure which may vary by program. You will find information about tuition on each campus website.
What student services are available?
Students in distance programs have access to the same services as on-campus students, i.e., advising, library services, bookstore, etc. See the student information page to find out more about student services at each campus.
Yes. Detailed information about financial aid, scholarships, and other forms of aid can be found on each campus’ web site.
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