Why Online Learning?

It's Convenient

Indiana Wesleyan University has been a leader for more than 20 years in assisting adults in reaching their educational goals while working full-time. We have been successful in breaking down barriers (time, travel, money) that hinder many people from obtaining or completing a college degree.

At IWU, students can earn their degree via the Internet whenever and wherever they want - at home in the evenings, at work during lunch, or while traveling on business. No commuting. No lines. No wasted effort.

It's Interactive

IWU offers students an "online courseroom" to interact with faculty and fellow working professionals on a broad range of issues. The user-friendly interface combines web page discussion forums, collaborative software, and email to facilitate interaction.

A small group of students will complete the program as a "project team" by taking one course at a time together. Throughout the week, each student will interact online with fellow classmates as well as professors allowing for group learning. Emphasis is placed on the integration of the practical with the theoretical. Regular textbooks as well as CD-ROM versions (from time to time) will be sent to the student in advance of the start of each course.

It's Personalized

For over 80 years, IWU has provided quality degree programs. Because of our quality and innovation, Indiana Wesleyan University is one of the fastest-growing private Christian universities in America.

IWU's online programs deliver courses via the Internet using a proprietary state-of-the-art interface design. The setup is easy. Students receive friendly, proactive, and personalized technical assistance before and during the degree program.

It's Affordable

In today's marketplace, education seems to be priced at a premium. Not at IWU. Our online programs are reasonably priced, with no hidden costs, and are designed so that most of our students qualify for government-sponsored educational aid.

Online Learning Information

Click on the links on the left or in the text below to learn more about how online learning originated, how it compares to learning in a classroom, what benefits can be derived from an online degree, and other sources of information about online learning.

Distance Learning Education gives an overview of how and when distance learning began.

Graduate Distance Learning shows how the value of a degree earned through distance learning can be equal, if not superior, to one from a traditional classroom in quality and academic outcomes.

Online College Classes gives an overview of the benefits of attending Indiana Wesleyan University's online degree programs and classes. Many of the benefits that are discussed include no waiting in lines; getting online anytime, night or day, from home, office, or while traveling; and no campus visits or residencies.

Online Education Resources lists a number of different sources that can be utilized by students who are pursuing online degrees and are researching the topic of online education. These sources are also valuable for facilitators who are looking for resources to use themselves. Many of the sources contain links to other resource areas.