Penn State World Campus distance education courses offer a variety of delivery methods that will determine how your course(s) work. In all cases, you will be given information about how to contact your instructor and submit your lessons.
| Course Type |
Technology Usage |
Completion Time |
Student Interaction |
Registration |
| Online Group: |
Web access is required to complete these courses. |
These courses are generally between 12 and 15 weeks long but may be shorter during the summer semester. For the lengths of specific courses, check the online course catalog. |
Students interact with their instructors and other students. Group work and/or student-student interaction may be required. |
For specific registration dates, check the online catalog. |
| Online Individual: One Semester |
Web access is required to complete these courses. |
These courses are generally between 12 and 15 weeks long but may be shorter during the summer semester. For the lengths of specific courses, check the online course catalog. |
Students interact one-on-one with their instructors. Group work and student-student interaction are not required. |
For specific registration dates, check the online catalog. |
