Yes. UW-Superior courses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Each course offered through the Distance Learning Center has the same learning outcomes as the traditional classroom course. The courses transfer in the same way as classroom courses. 

Distance learners may earn a Bachelor of Science degree (or a Bachelor of Arts degree if language requirement is met). It is the same degree that is conferred to the on-campus student.

Degrees from distance learning programs are widely recognized as equivalent to campus programs, and have been offered for many years - in the case of our program,more than 30 years with more than 1,000 graduates.

The Distance Learning Center courses are on a term basis (e.g., fall semester, spring semester, and summer session). Check the dates of each term by going to the University's Academic Calendar. Courses must be completed by the end of the term in which they are offered.

There are four majors available through the Distance Learning Center: the Communicating Arts major, the Elementary Education major, the Individually Designed major, and the Sustainable Management major.

Graduate distance education courses from UW-Superior are available through the Center for Continuing Education. See www.uwsuper.edu/cee for current and upcoming course offerings. 

Yes, for those who qualify. Apply by annually completing the federal FAFSA with UW-Superior selected as your institution. There are also several designated scholarships available for distance learners. Students are notified annually of the application due dates and process. 

Current tuition and fees for Distance Learning courses are available on the Bursar's website, www.uwsuper.edu/bursar.

1.Complete the online University of Wisconsin System application for admission at www.uwsuper.edu/admissions/apply. In the UW-Superior section, be sure to select one of the Distance Learning majors - Communicating Arts On-line Major, Elementary Education On-line Major, or Individually Designed Major - Distance Learning.

2. Request copies of your transcripts from other institutions you have attended to be sent to the Admissions Office, UW-Superior, PO Box 2000, Superior, WI 54880.

3. If you meet admission requirements, you will receive a letter of acceptance from the University. The letter will identify your assigned advisor.

4. Contact your advisor to arrange a time for an enrollment conference.

5. Complete an enrollment conference with your assigned advisor.Your advisor will assist you with initial program planning and answer questions.

6. Register for coursework for your initial term through the E-Hive.

After you've enrolled for your courses, you can order your texts online from the University Bookstore, www.uwsuper.edu/bookstore. 

Admission and registration procedures, text ordering, etc., can be completed without coming to campus. The majority of coursework can be completed without coming to campus, including all requirements for Individually Designed Majors.  

There are a small number of exceptions. In the Elementary Education Major,
 HHP 343 and344 are offered only on campus and are usually taken in a three week block in summer when both courses are offered concurrently for Distance Learning students.

 Elementary Education majors pursuing the Early Childhood Minor must take three Saturday seminars offered in Superior and sometimes available from other universities which may be geographically more convenient. 

Most instructors will prefer e-mail for regular communication. Some may indicate a preference for phone communication, or the communication tools within Learn@UW-Superior. 

In most courses, you'll submit your assignments within the course's digital dropbox in Learn@UW-Superior or as an attachment to e-mail, depending on instructor preference. Some instructors may require assignments be submitted through regular mail. 

Most students will take exams through the services of a proctor. Requirements for exam proctors are available on our Examinations page. If you live near the UW-Superior campus, you will take your exams in the Distance Learning Center.