About Courses
You may enroll in CDE courses without formal admission to the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Many CDE courses are offered in both yearlong and semester-based timeframes. See the sidebar for information on differences in the two formats.
Key to Course Numbers
Courses numbered below 100 are not applicable toward baccalaureate degrees. Courses numbered from 100 to 199 are primarily for freshmen, from 200 to 299 for sophomores, from 300 to 499 for juniors and seniors, 500 for professional courses, and 600 for graduate students. Indicate the section number at enrollment. Credits are given in semester hours. Stated prerequisites provide guidance regarding the type and level of course content.
An X after the number indicates that the course is part of the UAF core curriculum.
Accreditation
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Commission on Colleges and Universities of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. All Independent Learning courses have been approved by the appropriate departments and are therefore applicable to UAF degree programs in the same way as the comparable on-campus courses unless other specifications are indicated. However, it is always prudent to check with an academic advisor prior to enrollment if courses are to be applied to a degree or certificate program.
What about Placement Exams and Prerequisites?
Some courses have prerequisites that must be met before students are eligible to register in the course. These requirements are used as a guideline so that the student is prepared for the intended course to be taken. It's up to the student to make sure that he or she has fulfilled these requirements. Prerequisites are listed in the individual course descriptions.
Some courses (ENGL F111X or MATH F103X, for example) may require placement exams for students who are not registered as a student at UAF or another institution. If you would like to take a placement exam, contact Academic Advising at 907-474-6396 or online at www.uaf.edu/advising.
Other Options
University accredited courses are offered by other distance modalities such as audioconference, telecourse, and live broadcast satellite. To find the most up-to-date information about all distance education courses being offered within the University of Alaska system, see the UA Distance Education Gateway.