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Interested in taking a distance learning course? Then you have come to the right place! The mission of the Extended Learning Institute is to design and implement for distant learners excellent and innovative instruction and delivery systems including formats that combine distance education and classroom instruction, independent study, or individualized learning (last updated March 5, 1996).
The Extended Learning Institute offers over 175 Northern Virginia Community College courses every semester - many with alternate starting dates! Getting started is easy. Decide which course to take and register online with NovaConnect. Once registered you will receive in the mail a "quick start" syllabus with all the information you need to begin your course. In the meantime, complete the Student Orientation for Online Students.
Not sure distance learning is for you? Take our interactive quiz, "Is Distance Learning for Me?" or contact the Extended Learning Institute and talk with a student services counselor.
We hope you decide to try distance learning - a viable option for today's busy student! For more information and to locate additional resources, use the navigation bar at your left!