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What is the WIU Difference?

Education for Working Adults:

WIU offers convenient class schedules, a choice of online or oncampus learning and the support you need to grow. WIU will prepare you to succeed in a way that fits your life.

Supporting Student Success:

At WIU, we understand the special needs of an adult returning to school. When you need personal attention, our advisors and instructors will provide it. With the real-world experience of our faculty and your fellow classmates, you'll gain practical insights that will give you an edge in the workplace.

Choice & Flexibility:

WIU provides options that make getting your degree easier. WIU courses last two months, and meet one night a week. Sessions start every month.

The Live Online Experience

WIU Online focuses on lively interaction that duplicates the classroom experience. You can see and talk with your instructor and classmates, live and online-or watch your recorded class.

Welcoming Military:

WIU honors your service to our country.We offer reduced tuition, advisors who understand your special needs, and a live and recorded online format that makes learning fun and effective.

International Perspective:

With WIU students from all over the world and faculty with international business experience, you'll gain a true understanding of the global economy and the credibility to help you compete at any company, anywhere.

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What is the Difference Between Online and Hybrid Classes?

Now, more than ever before, the typical college student is changing. Gone is the stereotypical young adult whose only responsibilities include going to class and keeping up with their social life. Today’s college students are full-time or part-time workers, middle-aged individuals, parent and even retired senior citizens.

With changes in the make-up of students, demands for more accessible courses are increasing. More and more college courses are moving from a lecture hall to an online atmosphere. Some even utilize the online community “Second Life,” in which college classrooms are transformed into virtual island countries! Most online courses however, are offered in two forms: online and hybrid.

Hybrid courses (also referred to as “FLEX courses”) are taken online but also offer a few face-to-face class sessions. How the class is structured is generally up to the instructor. WebCT is a popular technology used by many colleges. The online program allows instructors as well as students to communicate with each other via e-mail, IM, message boards and streamlined video. There is also a whiteboard feature in which instructor’s can give lectures in real-time. Some ways a hybrid class could be organized include:

  • Two face-to-face class sessions (one in the beginning of the semester and one at the end of the semester) plus all other material completed online including group projects and tests.

  • Only half of the normally scheduled clas

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