Learn More About Distance Learning
- Do I have the necessary computer skills?
- What if I do not have the necessary computer skills?
- Sample Courses
- Drops / Withdraws and Refunds
- Exams
- Grades
- Transcripts
- Academic Honesty
Do I have the necessary computer skills?
If you currently use word processing software, can copy and paste material, e-mail an attached document, and search for information on the Internet, you have the skills necessary for participating in a distance learning course. While not all distance learning courses may require these skills, they will make communicating with the school and professor more timely and convenient.
What if I do not have the necessary computer skills?
Click here to learn with the help of the distance learning guide.
Sample Courses
If you have considered these questions and still are unsure if you are interested in distance learning, the Indiana College Network (ICN) site has sample syllabi, streaming video, and Internet classes, to give you the feel of actual courses. Go to the ICN site to preview sample distance education courses.
Drops / Withdraws and Refunds
A 100 percent refund may be granted when a course is dropped before the start date. Other refunds may be issued during weeks one and two (80 percent), three and four (60 percent), and five and six (40 percent) of a sixteen-week semester. Refunds are prorated for courses that meet on a schedule other than sixteen weeks. Refunds are not issued for drops after the sixth week.
Exams
Most distance learning courses require proctored exams and proctors must be approved in advance by Continuing Education Distance Learning Programs. For proctor guidelines and request forms, click here [PDF].
Grades
You will receive a grade from the registrar's office within 30 to 60 days of the end of the semester.
Transcripts
Your signed transcript request may be sent via fax to (765) 494-0570. Be sure to include your full name, date of birth, that you registered through Continuing Education, dates of attendance at Purdue, and address where you would like the transcripts mailed to, the number of transcripts being requested, and your written signature. For your convenience, a transcript request form [pdf] is provided for you to complete and return via fax or mail.
You may request your transcript by mail, including your full name, date of birth, that you registered through Continuing Education, dates of attendance at Purdue, and address where you would like the transcripts mailed to, the number of transcripts being requested, and your written signature. Send your request to:
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Purdue University
Office of the Registrar, Room 55
Transcripts
610 Purdue Mall
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040
Transcript requests cannot be accepted by e-mail because a written signature is required. Please direct inquiries to transcripts@purdue.edu or call (765) 494-6165.
Academic Honesty
All course work and examinations must be the sole work of the student. Lessons may be discussed with others, but the actual responses on lessons and exams must be your own.