They want to be able to come in and get it over with. While satellite campuses may not have their own library, students can do their research on-line. Academic advisors are available to discuss a student's course selection, transfer credit problems, financial aid and career development. We are dealing with students who may be coming back into the classroom after 20 or 30 years. Attending a satellite campus is also a good way for a younger student to ease themselves into college life by attending a campus close to home.
Class size is another appealing aspect of attending a satellite campus.
Satellite campuses tend to have smaller classes with the average size being about 13 students, according to Stoessel. Sometimes it's off putting for a student to sit in a large classroom. The ultimate satellite campus is learning information transmitted to one's own place of employment. The television system is designed with a Telephone Talk-Back feature, which allows participants at receive sites and the instructor to engage in interactive question and answer sessions. All televised and on-line courses are taught by Northeastern's staff.