The live time interaction proves most beneficial in making students feel more a part of the program. The School also utilizes email and list communication. In offering a virtual program, the question of residency usually arises. The School has found this obstacle to be one of the most insurmountable for prospective students. At this time, there is no program in Information Science or Library Science which offers a completely virtual degree.
Every program has a residency requirement.
Some programs require the student to spend a portion of each semester on campus, some programs require an entire semester on campus, other programs require students to fulfill the requirement by a combination of means. We have structured this program to be as flexible as possible within the requirement of twelve units in residence. To try and ease the financial burden on the student, the School offers a full semester's worth of courses in the summer which includes a three week pre-session and two five week sessions. Students can attend courses for resident tuition during the summer months. Students can complete all or part of the residency requirement during this time.