National Distance Learning Week
November 12, 2014
It is National Distance Learning Week in the United States. This week, American schools and businesses “promote and celebrate the tremendous growth and accomplishments occurring today in distance learning programs offered by schools, businesses, and governmental departments.”
Distance or online learning usually refers to a course or lecture that does not require a student’s physical attendance in a classroom for the classes, exams or other purposes essential to completion of the course. With millions of students now enrolled in online classes at both the high school and college levels, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program reminds F and M students about the special rules that apply to them and the virtual classroom:
- F students, who are not in an English language program, may count only one (or the equivalent to three credit hours) online class that does not have physical oversight of a school employee toward a full course of study each academic term. Remember: F students enrolled in English language programs may not count any online classes toward a full course of study.
- M students may not count any online classes toward a full course of study.
- F and M students may take as many online courses as they want, however they cannot be used to fulfill the full course of study requirement.
For more information about how distance learning may affect your course load and student status, please talk with your designated school official (DSO). Your DSOs are a great resource for navigating all the special rules that apply to F and M students studying in the states!