Appalachian faculty offer the same courses in off-campus programming as are offered on campus.
The only difference between the two is location of the classroom. Academic programs are chosen to be placed at the community college sites according to the expressed educational needs of those individuals residing within those geographic areas. Typically, surveys or individual inquiries provide the best means for Appalachian and the community colleges composing the Appalachian Learning Alliance to assess the educational needs. Appalachian and the community colleges within the Appalachian Learning Alliance work together in providing information about what courses to take at which institution. The Office of Extension and Distance Education will be happy to review transcripts sent and will provide details about what courses will need to be taken outside Appalachian's off-campus program to be delivered.