Distance Education

Distance Education

UACCM currently offers online and hybrid courses in many of our degree programs. Some courses include synchronized learning which allows online students to interact with instructor and peers in real time (such as an interactive webinar). The following programs have at least half the course requirements offered as distance education/hybrid:

• Associate of General Studies* – 100% of this degree can be completed through distance education/hybrid courses.
• Associate of Science in Liberal Arts* – 95% of this degree can be completed through distance education/hybrid courses.
• Associate of Arts in General Education* – 95% of this degree can be completed through distance education/hybrid courses.
• Associate of Science in Education – 67% of this degree can be completed through distance education/hybrid courses.
• Associate of Science in Business – 55% of this degree can be completed through distance education/hybrid courses.
• Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems – 55% of this degree can be completed through distance education/hybrid courses.

*The above programs include science and/or oral communications courses which are currently only offered as hybrid courses. These hybrid courses will require approximately 1/5-1/3 of the course to be completed on campus. Students may visit their advisor for more information pertaining to the amount of time required on campus for your specific degree program.

The A.S. in Liberal Arts, A.S. in Education and A.S. in Business requirements vary based on the four-year university the student will be attending after completion of the UACCM degree. See specific 2+2 plans UACCM has with participating four-year universities for more information. Students may also contact the Student Success Center or their advisor, for personalized assistance.

All online courses will require at least one proctored exam. The exam may be proctored on the UACCM campus, or at an off-site facility. In order to get a proctoring site approved, contact UACCM Testing Services at testing.services@uaccm.edu. Students must take care of this within the first two weeks of classes in order to have it approved prior to any proctored work. It is best to do this immediately upon registering for online courses.

steps to apply as a distance education learner at UACCM:

• • Step 1

    Complete UACCM Admission Requirements online.

  • Step 2

    If you plan to file for financial aid, visit the Financial Aid webpage.

  • Step 3

    Once admitted to UACCM and required documents have been submitted, Book an advising appointment with the Student Success Center to register for classes.

    All advising appointments may be made online through Appointment Plus. To view available registration dates and access Appointment Plus, visit the Advising webpage or call 501-208-5307 to make an appointment. Students must be able use the video call service Zoom to be advised via distance

  • Step 4

    Complete the Student Computer Account Form.

  • Step 5

    Complete New Student Orientation

    Orientation is free; however, students who do not complete orientation before the beginning of the semester as required will be automatically enrolled in the ACAD0001 College Orientation course. These students will be required to pay one credit hour tuition and fees to attend and complete ACAD0001 College Orientation and may only withdraw from this course if they are completely withdrawing from the college. This is a graded course and will affect the student’s semester GPA.

  • Step 6

    Review the UACCM Academic Calendar for the term enrolled to determine the first day of classes. Distance education student (100% of courses taken are online) are required to log in and begin coursework on the first day of classes for the semester to avoid being dropped for non-attendance.