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Math Education
Colloquium Series
@ Suffolk University
Boston



Celebrating Our 11th Year
of Teaching On-Line

Suffolk University is one of the major universities in Boston, featuring its internationally respected Law School, School of Management, and College of Arts and Sciences

Suffolk University is
fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

All Distance Calculus Courses
are offered through the
Mathematics &
Computer Science Department
at Suffolk University.

   
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Do distance courses earn regular university credit?

    Yes. Credit is earned through Suffolk University, a full-accredited university located in Boston, Massachusetts - one of the "big 25" schools in Boston.

    Distance Calculus courses are just regular sections of Calculus, but taught in the "distance medium".

    You may view the Suffolk University Accreditation statement.

  • Are the classes graded?

    Students earn a letter grade (A,B,C,D,F with +/-) based upon their academic performance in the courses.

    Distance Calculus courses may not be taken on "pass/fail".

  • Must I take all of the Distance Calculus courses?

    No. You can pick which Distance Calculus course you wish to take, and just take that one.

    For example, you may have completed Calculus I and Calculus II at your home college/university/school, and you wish to take Calculus III via Distance Calculus. This is definitely OK. We need only to verify you have completed these prerequisite courses to enroll you in Calculus III via Distance Calculus.

  • Is credit earned in these distance courses transferrable?

    Each educational institution makes up their own requirements for accepting transfer credit.

    In the past 8 years of offering Distance Calculus, not a single student has informed us of any transferability problems to their main academic institution.

    In very few cases, we have been requested to write letters of clarification for Registrar's at other institutions who have asked for details course descriptions, syllabi, etc., to aid in the transfer request of the student. In these few cases, such letters from Suffolk University have satisfied these Registrars and no further transferability problems have arisen.

  • How do I get an Official Transcript with my completed Distance Calculus courses on them?

    After you have completed your Distance Calculus course, your grade will be submitted to Suffolk University, and in about 1-2 weeks your official transcript will be available for you to have sent to your home institution or other destination.

    Contact the Suffolk University Registrar for ordering your transcript.

  • When does the course begin?

    Distance Calculus courses begin immediately after registration. You can begin a course whenever you wish.

    [Note: Regular Suffolk University students must follow the academic calendar established by their major/college, and must start a Distance Calculus course on the semester begin dates as established by the University. This requirement does not apply to CAPS students.]

  • When will the course end?

    A Distance Calculus course ends when you have finished all of the work for the course, and the instructor is satisfied with your work, and you have successfully completed the final examination. This time of completion is really up to you, and does not have to follow the regular academic calendar.

  • What do I need?

    You need a computer and an Internet connection. The computer should be "newish", and be one of the following:
    • Windows XP or 2000, or Macintosh OSX or OS9, or Linux
    • 500 Mhz or faster
    • 256MB RAM or higher
    • 20GB Harddrive or larger
    • Reliable phone or broadband internet connection


  • What is the Maximum Time allowed to complete a single course?

    Suffolk University affords 1 year from the semester of enrollment to complete any of its courses, including the Distance Calculus courses. So, for example, if you enroll in Fall 2007 semester, you would have until the end of the Fall 2008 semester to complete the single course. This usually equates to more than a year - usually 1 year and a few months.

  • How do I register?

    Fill out the PDF version of the Distance Calculus Registration Form and mail/FAX it to the address at the bottom of the page (not to Suffolk University Registrar's Office directly - registration forms for Distance Calculus are handled special by our office first, and then transmitted directly to Suffolk University for processing.).

    Make sure to include your payment and/or payment information so that there are no delays in registration!



  • Is There Financial Aid Available?

    Distance Calculus offers the regular Suffolk University calculus-level courses via the internet. As such, these courses are offered from a fully-accredited university, and as such, are eligible for various kinds of financial aid, both governmental and private.

    Distance Calculus does not offer any scholarships or financial aid packages directly.

    If you are taking a single Distance Calculus course, and enrolled at your home institution full-time, then you may be able to obtain financial aid that will cover the cost of your Distance Calculus course through your home institution. Please contact the financial aid office at your home institution to determine your eligibility.

    If you are not enrolled full-time at another institution, and you are only taking a single course through Distance Calculus, you are not eligible for financial aid through Suffolk University.

    Many students who are currently or formerly in the military may be eligible for financial aid through various G.I. Bills, and other military-based tuition assistance programs. We can assist these students with the process and necessary paperwork, as we have many current and former military students on such programs.

    Many students also receive financial assistance from their employers. These types of programs usually are on a reimbursement plan, where your employer will pay you back for the course costs after you complete the course. In these cases, you must pay the tuition to Suffolk University yourself, and obtain reimbursement from your employer on your own. Some larger employers have "tuition vouchers" where they will work directly with Suffolk University to pay a student's tuition. Check with your Human Resources department at your employer for information on what they offer.

    Suffolk University does offer at "50-50" tuition plan, where you may pay 50% of your tuition at the beginning of your course, and then pay the remaining 50% of your tuition at mid-semester (depending upon your enrollment date). Please see the Suffolk University Student Accounts page for more information.

    Suffolk University has a Financial Aid Office you may contact if you have further questions. They are very nice and they will be able to help you determine your eligibility and which grants and scholarships you might wish to apply for.

  • Courses Start At Any Time
    Distance Calculus does not follow the traditional academic calendar, so you may enroll today - or next week, or next month - and start your course.

  • Finish the Course Quickly, If Needed
    You may accelerate your pace and completion of the course - provided your skills warrant such progress. Your instructor will set your pace for you, and if you need to complete your course by a certain deadline, we will work with you to establish a pace that should be sufficient to meet your deadline. We cannot, of course, guarantee that you will finish your Distance Calculus bt a certain date, as the ability to complete the course is dependent upon your academic skills.

    Each 3 credit course is designed for a standard 14-week semester, with an expected student workload of 10 hourse per week. Some students have been able to finish such courses in 4-6 weeks (and not doing much other than Calculus during this period!)

  • Take 1 Course, Or Take Many - As You Prefer
    You may take only 1 course from Distance Calculus - or you may take many, or even take the entire Calculus sequence. It is up to you. Many students will take, for example, Calculus II from Distance Calculus, where they took Calculus I at their primary college/university, and then take Calculus III at their primary college/university.

    You do not need to take all of your Calculus courses through Distance Calculus. But, of course, you may if you wish.

  • Didn't You Used To Offer 3 Credit Courses?

    Yes. In Fall 2007, Suffolk University's College of Arts and Sciences changed from a core 3 credit course model to a core 4 credit course model. Accordingly, we discontinued our 3 credit course offerings.

    Some course numbers changed with this modification, others did not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distance Calculus is offered through the Mathematics and Computer Science Department
at Suffolk University • 41 Temple Street • Beacon Hill • Boston, Massachusetts 02114 USA

Phone: 617.497.2096
FAX: 617.497.2116
info@distancecalculus.com
http://www.distancecalculus.com