Assignments
Generally no more than two assignments should be submitted per week. However, instructors may have more specific requirements (see the individual course syllabus). Lessons that exceed limits specified by the instructor will be returned ungraded to the student.
The time required to complete lessons varies by assignment and by course. Schedule at least four to eight hours of work per lesson. Allow at least two to three weeks from the date the assignment is mailed in until the graded lesson is received: two to three days for the mail each way plus a five-day turnaround time for the instructor's evaluation. The Center for Distance Education and Independent Learning attempts to process lessons and update records within one day of receipt in either direction. Turnaround time is greatly facilitated if students carefully include all required information on the lesson cover sheets: full name, correct return address, course number, section number, and lesson number. Fairbanks students can deliver assignments directly to the CDE office or use the drop box (mounted in the drive through behind the building) after working hours (8 am to 5 pm). All lessons should be finished at least two weeks prior to the requested date for completion of the final examination.
FAX
If there is a need for faster turnaround of lessons, students with access to a fax machine can fax their assignments; the CDE fax number is 907-479-3443.
Students are encouraged to send assignments via e-mail. If sending lessons directly to the instructor's userid (available in the course syllabus), please notify the CDE office of each submission (for recording-keeping purposes). Instructors may or may not return comments via e-mail depending on their particular situation.
Web
You can now submit your lessons electronically. This is a convenient method if you have assignments in a digital format, or if you put them in a digital format using a scanner or other tool.