Two distinct options are offered. Students in either school may use IDL courses to meet core or elective requirements subject to these limits. Students not pursuing a degree at Fuller may enroll in as many IDL courses as they like, but these limits will apply if they do enter a degree program. Other institutions may have their own limits on course work delivered in this manner. Students taking IDL classes with the intention of transferring units to other schools should check with those schools regarding their policies on credit earned by distance learning.
Students can begin their study at any time.
The course professor or teaching assistant is available to assist students in their studies. Course assignments are returned to the IDL office for evaluation and grading. Depending on when they register, students residing in the United States have approximately six months to complete all assignments, and those outside the United States have approximately twelve months. See the Horner Center for Lifelong Learning web site for more information Individualized Distance Learning through Fuller Seminary. This program is highly participatory and interactive.