Important Dates for College Courses

NOTE: These policies apply only to students
enrolled in college credit courses.

Our college credit courses are designed to provide the equivalent of one semester of college credit instruction. In order to ensure your success, it is important that you establish a regular study schedule as soon as you receive your materials, monitor your progress closely, and don't lose track of your time. A Personal Study Schedule is included in our study guides for your convenience.

Completion Times and Grade Policies for College Enrollments

• Students may enroll in correspondence courses at any time and can complete within 16 weeks from the date of enrollment. If the (on-campus) academic semester changes during this time, a non-punitive "H" (deferred grade) will appear on the student's transcript.
• If time beyond the initial 16 weeks is needed to complete the course, an additional 16 weeks will be automatically allowed.
• If the course is not completed at the end of the second 16-week period (32 weeks from the date of enrollment), the instructor will assign a failing grade.
• To be eligible to receive a special extension beyond 32 weeks, a student must show reasonable academic progress and obtain permission from the instructor via the Office of Correspondence Study* before the end of the 32 week period. A $75.00 extension fee will be charged. During this third and final 16-week period, an "I" will appear on the student's transcript and will become an E grade at the end of the term at 48 weeks if the course is not completed.

Important Dates to Remember:

• Enrollment Begins - the date that you enrolled.
• Refund Policy - full refund within 30 days of enrollment; written request required.*
• Transfer Policy - within 30 days of enrollment; once per course; some transfer fees apply; written request required.*
• Withdrawal Policy - within 28 weeks of enrollment and BEFORE the student requests to take the final; a "W" will be recorded on transcript; written request required. (Please note: UF students need academic approval to drop a course.)*
• Exam Proctoring - students currently residing in Alachua County or enrolled at UF must take their exams at the print-based distance learning office.
• Grade Posting - final grades are posted to the term in which you enroll, regardless of the term in which the course is completed, as determined by the university calendar.

*Students should direct all correspondence to the address at the bottom of the page.