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Why Take A Class Online?

  1. Flexibility, work from home!
    • Reduce your commute.
    • Avoid parking hassles.
    • Study when convenient for you.
  2. Resolve your scheduling conflicts.
    • Credits count the same as face-to-face on campus courses.
    • General education courses are available.
    • Undergraduate and graduate courses are available.
  3. Get more from your course.
    • Increased possibility to relate one-on-one with instructors

How does Online Education offer classes?

In order to meet the varying needs of today's learners, Extended University Programs (EUP) offers a broad spectrum of courses and programs via multiple E-learning technologies. Through EUP, Western Michigan University provides access to high-quality education for those unable to travel to campus, yet who want to pursue and/or continue their academic goals.

A variety of delivery methods such as interactive television, DVD/VHS, and web-based through Blackboard Vista. These are utilized by EUP to deliver undergraduate and graduate courses and programs.