Compressed video allows students to see and hear the instructor as well as each other. Currently, the university has compressed video sites in Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Evanston, Gillette, Green River, Jackson, Lander, Laramie, Powell, Rawlins, Riverton, Rock Springs, Sheridan and Torrington. The World Wide Web is used to offer courses through OnLine UW to supplement both audio and compressed video classes. Students research, work individually or collaboratively on projects, submit and receive assignments and communicate with their professors. OnLine UW courses are available completely online.
Courses are semester based, asynchronous courses.
Both the audio teleconferencing system and compressed video system are used for meetings of other educational entities. The flexible enrollment courses program offers over 70 college courses for those unable to attend classes on a regular basis. In addition, high school and noncredit courses are available. The independent study approach provides students an opportunity to fulfill degree requirements for campus-based or outreach degree programs as well as for personal and professional development. Courses may be started at any time.