About Distance Education

DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM

The Vincennes University Distance Education Program serves a variety of student educational needs throughout the State of Indiana, the United States, and to internationally located students. A variety of associate & bachelor degree programs, general education, and special interest courses are available. Courses are delivered widely by the Internet. Internet courses are offered with five different term options:

• On a regular semester basis (16 & 12 weeks in the fall and spring; 10 weeks in the summer)
• On an 8-week term schedule, beginning five times each year

When a student registers for a class, the Distance Education Office provides the student information applicable to the course, including how to purchase textbooks, instructions on how to access online courses, and key administrative details. This information is conveyed electronically to the student by way of a preferred email address of the student’s choosing. The Distance Education Office is available during regular business hours for any additional assistance a student may need.

DISTANCE EDUCATION MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES

The mission of the Vincennes University Distance Education Department is to provide quality lifelong educational services to interested individuals located anywhere and at any time to facilitate the achievement of their education goals as they work to improve the quality of their lives and compete economically. These educational opportunities are provided to individuals through degree programs and courses offered via the internet, by use of blended instructional methods and other emerging technologies. Courses and programs are offered in a variety of term options to meet the diverse needs of adult learners. It is the responsibility of Distance Education to connect students with superior instructors as well as provide student and instructor support. These distance education programs meet all values set forth for traditional on-campus programs.

Objectives

The Distance Education Department will:

• increase enrollment
• expand degree offerings
• expand student support services to enhance retention
• improve course quality
• expand faculty support services

We bring educational opportunities to individuals who may not have access to attend classes on a college campus. Our goal is to provide quality courses and services for students who need flexibility in meeting their educational objectives. 

The Distance Education program serves students who:

• Wish to re-enter higher education in order to complete a degree or certificate
• Desire to begin a college degree or certificate program
• Need to complete selected courses for personal improvement or job enhancement
• Are pursuing a degree at one of our physical campuses, but need to complete some courses through distance delivery

Accreditation

Vincennes University is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-5000
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
800-621-7440

Vincennes University is authorized as a postsecondary educational institution by the State of Indiana.

Distance learning courses are developed and conducted by credentialed faculty members with the approval of the appropriate academic departments and divisions. 

STATE Authorizations

Vincennes University is a member institution of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

As a member of NC-SARA, the Vincennes University Distance Education program is approved to offer course work to residents of other NC-SARA member states/districts.

More information can be found here: STATE AUTHORIZATIONS

Contact Information

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eastern

General Information:
812-888-5900
800-880-7961 (toll-free)
812-888-2054 (fax)
disted@vinu.edu

Admissions Information:
Admissions Office
Phone: 812-888-4313
vuadmit@vinu.edu

Academic Advisors:
Diane Lady - for online students with last names that begin with A-B, L-R, X-Y
dlady@vinu.edu

Evan Sievers - for online students with last names that begin with C-K, S-W
esievers@vinu.edu

ReOnna Smith - for online students with last names that begin with O-Z
REONNA.SMITH@VINU.EDU

Student Support Specialist:
Miketta Kirby
miketta.kirby@vinu.edu