Program Types
Online Program
An Online Course is a type of ‘distance-delivered program’ in which 100% of the instruction and interaction for a particular program occurs via electronic communication, correspondence, or equivalent mechanisms, where there is regular and substantive interaction between the students and the instructor, and where the faculty and students are physically separated from each other. There are no required face-to-face sessions within the courses and no requirements for on-campus activity.
Student Modality
Modality refers to the way that students receive instruction. Students are admitted to LUGC as online students and are expected to complete all of their coursework online. If an undergraduate or graduate student, an on-ground student is considering shifting their mode of study from on-ground, classroom instruction to online learning with LUGC (or from online to on-ground), they should be aware of a few potential ramifications.
- Students who transition from on-ground to online with LUGC will lose eligibility for certain Lindenwood University grants and scholarships.
- Student athletes are unable to change from on-ground to online with LUGC.
- Veterans who are interested in changing to online education should contact the university’s Veteran Affairs office.
For international students, switching to all online classes could jeopardize their visa status; international students should contact the Office of Admissions and Services for International Students with any concerns about taking online classes.
Once a student has conferred with the necessary offices, they can download and complete the Petition for Change of Modality form with their advisor and email it to AcademicServices@lindenwood.edu.