Distance Education Resources for Students

Approved Blended and Complete Distance Degree Programs
University System of Georgia colleges and universities offer over 100 programs, available from a variety of USG Institutions, where at least 50 percent of a degree is available via distance learning technologies [online, video conferencing (GSAMS), video cassette, telecourse, satellite]. Includes collaborative eCore, WebMBA, & WebBSIT programs. Programs generally follow a semester-based institution calendar.
Featured online initiatives, programs and collaborations
Campus based and system-wide initiatives that offer distance education (via online, telecourse, video conferencing (GSAMS), video cassette or CD-Rom) programs and courses for special interests, work force needs, or to jump-start a college career.
Georgia ONmyLINE
Searchable database of all distance education and online courses and programs offered by USG institutions.
University System of Georgia Independent and Distance Learning
Print- or web-based courses available year round. These self-paced courses are not dependent upon a regular semester calendar. Students typically have 1 calendar year to complete studies.

Online Courses and Certification/ Ed2Go
Instructor-led online courses offered by many USG Continuing Education Departments. Select course or certification track and then select a Georgia school for pricing and registration.
Online Teacher Education Opportunities in Reading, Special Education and ESOL
University System of Georgia institutions offer a variety of add-on certifications and endorsement targeted for current and future Georgia educators. Special education, ESOL and reading certifications and endorsements available. Programs generally follow a semester-based institution calendar.

GAcollege411.org
A comprehensive web resource for students and all Georgia residents who want to research careers, choose a college, apply for college, and acquire financial aid.

Paying for College - GAcollege411
Information on financial aid eligibility, options, how to apply, and other resources to pay for college. Information for college-bound Georgians seeking loans, state grants, HOPE Scholarship and Hope Grants, news and current financial aid information. Site includes online HOPE application.

GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning Online)
GALILEO is the award-winning virtual library of licensed, commercial databases and selected free Internet resources available to the citizens of Georgia.
GIL (GALILEO Interconnected Libraries)
GIL is the uniform library automation system used throughout the University System of Georgia libraries.
OLLC (Online Library Learning Center)
OLLC offers a series of self-paced tutorials guiding the student through the System's most notable library resources (GALILEO & GIL). Students can learn how to organize searches, annotate online resources, locate articles and books and services available to distance education students.

Self-assessment for online preparedness
Take the SORT (Student Online Readiness Tool) self assessment to see if online learning is right for you.

Georgia Virtual Technical College (GVTC)
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)'s schools offer certificates, diplomas or associate's degrees online. Students can find professional and technical opportunities available through the GVTC.
Southern Regional Electronic Campus
Searchable catalog offers information on courses and degree programs offered by 16 SREB (Southern Regional Education Board) member states.

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