Continuing Education and Special Programs

Guided Independent Study

Guided Independent Study courses at the University of Northern Iowa offer the ultimate flexibility when it comes to earning college credit. These courses can be completed entirely at a distance and include the following features:

more than 50 courses offered - many new courses to choose from
open enrollment - enroll at any time
work at your own pace
take up to nine months to complete

Course list	Print and online courses available through GIS
Orientation guide	Your GIS resource
Online Forms	To enroll Request an exam Extend your enrollment period Withdraw from a course
ATTENTION UNI STUDENTS	Tuition for GIS courses is in addition to full-time, on-campus rates. Financial aid is not available for GIS courses. However, students enrolled at least half-time in regular coursework are eligible for federal financial aid. The aid may be applied toward their total bill, which may include charges for guided independent study courses. Contact the UNI Financial Aid Office at 319-273-2700 with any questions.

GIS ENROLLMENT INFO
We are currently enrolling for the Summer 2021 semester for the Guided Independent Study courses. We will begin enrolling for the Fall 2021 semester July 1.

GIS overview

For complete details, see the
GIS Orientation Guide.

Flexibility and convenience
Enrollment in GIS courses is open and offers a convenient way to earn college credit - enroll at any time, set your own schedule and work at your own pace. Coursework is completed entirely at a distance -- no on-campus attendance required.

2020 -21 Tuition & Fees
Tuition is $253 per unit, plus a $10 non-refundable enrollment fee per course -- regardless of location or graduate-level status. A technology fee also applies to online courses. UNI students, tuition for GIS courses is in addition to full-time, on-campus rates -- please see important financial aid information.

To Enroll
Visit the GIS enrollment page for forms and information.

Time Guidelines
You may take up to nine months to complete a course. If necessary, a one-time 90-day extension, requested in writing, may be granted for a $10 fee.

Exams
Exams may be taken in your local community under the supervision of an approved proctor.

Guided Independent Study

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