Who Can Enroll?
Self-paced Courses are open to anyone who wishes to enroll; there are no admission requirements. Courses are taught in English, and students are expected to have competency in reading and writing English.
High school seniors or rising seniors may also enroll in a course, provided that prerequisites are met and they have a written recommendation from their guidance counselors. Registration is not allowed unless the student is a rising senior or senior. Exceptions may be requested in writing to the Distance Learning Appeals Committee; requests for exceptions must be made in advance of enrollment. Home-schooled or charter school students should contact our office for more information on the documentation to provide.
Enrolling in a course does not constitute admission to a degree program. If you wish to apply for admission, contact the applicable admissions office for information.
If you are working toward an academic degree you may need special approvals from your degree-granting institution to transfer credit. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program, consult with your advisor and make certain that you have obtained all necessary approvals before enrolling.
If you are a UNC-Chapel Hill student in the General College or the College of Arts and Sciences and you enroll for the first time after July 1, 2008, please read the Arts and Sciences policy regarding Distance-Learning Courses via the Friday Center for Continuing Education. If you are academically ineligible or not currently attending, you will need the signature of your academic advisor or dean giving you approval to enroll (see Advisor/Dean Approval Form).
Prerequisites are listed in some course descriptions. It is your responsibility to see that prerequisites are met. At the discretion of the instructor, prerequisites may be waived if you have relevant experience or education or if you are not seeking a degree. Contact us for information on requesting a waiver.
Combining Self-paced Courses with Classroom Studies
If you are attending classes in residence at any institution, you must obtain the signature of your academic dean on the appropriate line of the enrollment form.
If you are enrolled in Self-paced Courses and do not complete your course before you return to classroom study, you must provide the written approval of the academic dean in order to continue working on your course.
You may submit assignments during official school holidays and semester breaks without special permission.