Video and Internet courses may have a variable number of required meetings at the discretion of the course instructor. Most, although not all, of the Video and Internet courses do require that examinations be taken on campus. If a student has a conflict on the assigned date, special arrangements can be made. Yes, these credits are applied to degree programs, as are credits earned in traditional, classroom-based courses. It is important to review your course selection with your advisor as to the specific areas of your degree requirements that these courses will satisfy.
Tuition is charged at the normal per credit rate.
After the semester, the videos are returned in a pre-paid envelope provided by the video company. Internet courses require that the student have access to an Internet-connected computer with an active Internet access account. The Guided Independent Study courses typically require more books than a traditional classroom-based course. You may use any of Iona's many Internet-connected computers in the library or public computer labs. Although you will have to come to campus to do this, you may do so at times that are convenient for you.