"I signed up for an IDL course last year so that I could complete my necessary course load more quickly than in a traditional class setting. By taking an IDL course, and finishing the lessons at my own pace, I was able to complete half of the Appalachian Trail this summer, a goal that would have been difficult to meet if I had to be in classes until May. Thank you, IDL!"
Having trouble getting the college courses you need to finish your degree? Trying to balance work and family commitments with educational goals? Online courses from the University of Georgia can help.
University of Georgia faculty teach more than 100 online courses through Independent and Distance Learning (IDL). These courses meet the same high academic standards and award the same credit as face-to-face versions.
Start at any time. Students already admitted to the University of Georgia can register online, order textbooks, and begin coursework in a matter days. If you are not already admitted, IDL staff can help you complete a streamlined IDL admissions process.
Take up to nine months to complete your online lessons and proctored exams. In an IDL course, you set your own schedule and manage your own time for maximum efficiency.
Learn more about enrollment requirements, financial aid, and academic advisement.
Just the Facts
- Students have nine months from enrollment to complete coursework and take a final exam.
- Students can complete and turn in lessons at their own pace. There is a maximum number of lessons that can be submitted during any seven-day period.
- Students are able to contact their instructors directly with any questions about coursework.
- Students must be enrolled for a minimum of eight weeks before being eligible to take a final exam.
- Students take their exams in person at any IDL-approved test site. After enrollment, students can search an online database base of approved test sites, and IDL staff are available to help choose a site near their location.
- Students must pass their final exam in order to pass their course, regardless of their lesson grades.
- Students can expect to receive their final course grade no later than 30 days after their final exam.