Distance Learning Overview

What is Distance Learning?

In some Wright State classes, students and teachers communicate with each other online. Activities in virtual classrooms sometimes supplement and sometimes replace activities in face-to-face classes.

Web-Enhanced classes strengthen traditional classroom learning with online resources, discussions and activities. Some online activities may be required to complete the course. Students still attend on-campus classes, which follow the conventional start/finish schedule.
Web-Only classes can be taken entirely online from your home, school, office, etc. Faculty members use a Web-course management system to administer course content, discussions, interactions and resources. Attendance in a physical classroom is minimal to none. Most Web-only classes follow the conventional start/finish schedule.

Classes Offered Online

View a list of online classes on this Web site or look in Wright State's printed schedule for courses marked "Web-Only." Classes Offered Online.

Degrees Offered Online

Some Wright State departments offer entire degree programs online: Degrees Offered Online.

Signing Up for Online Classes

Students seeking degrees from Wright State must first apply for admission. Others may register for courses as non-degree students. For details, see Signing Up for Online Classes.

Technical Requirements and Support

You'll need a late-model Windows or Macintosh computer, a recent Web browser, an internet connection and basic computer and Web-browsing skills. For details, see Technical Requirements and Support.

Academic Support Services

Help Desk. Wright State's Help Desk assists with course-related technical problems by phone or email weekdays, evenings and weekends.
WINGS. Through the WINGS online portal, students admitted to Wright State may check email, register for courses, check grades and more.
Wright State Bookstore. Order textbooks online from the Wright State Bookstore.
Wright State Libraries. Many classes offer "reserve" course materials online through the Wright State Libraries.
Need information about where to get tutoring, career services, disability accommodations and other kinds of academic support for online learners? See all Academic Support Services.

Quality Learning

Wright State's online classes are taught by the same faculty and held to the same standards as the university's face-to-face classes.

Going to Class

To attend your online classes, go to Pilot, Wright State's distance learning management system, at the start of the quarter: pilot.wright.edu

Faculty Guide

Wright State faculty interested in teaching online should visit the Center for Teaching and Learning's Distance Learning Support for Facutly page.

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