FAQ

Courses

What are BJUOnline’s courses like?
Will I need to be online at a specific time to take an online class?

Cost

How much do your courses cost?
Are group rates available?
Is financial aid available for BJUOnline courses?
Do I need to pay for the course up front, or may I pay in an installment plan?
Do you accept credit cards and debit cards?
May I purchase the materials for this course?
Are there any shipping fees?
Do I get a refund if I drop the course?

Textbooks

How do I obtain textbooks for a course?
May I write in the texts for my course?

Computer Requirements

What kind of computer access do I need for taking an independent learning course?

Enrollment Procedures

Do I need to enroll in a degree program at Bob Jones University in order to take courses from BJUOnline?
Is there a deadline for signing up for a course?
How long will it take to get my course?
How will I take tests? Do I need to come to BJU to take them?
Who can I contact for help once I’m in a course?

Transfer of Credits

Can I transfer credits from your courses to another college?
How do I obtain transcripts for my correspondence work?

College Credit/Course Limits

May a high school or junior high student take a course from BJUOnline to meet his high school requirements?
What is a credit hour?
How many courses may I take at a time?
Is there a limit to how many independent learning courses I can take?

CEUs/Auditing

May I audit independent learning courses?
May I earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for an independent learning course?
How long do I have to finish my course?
Will I be able to get an extension if I do not meet the one-year deadline?

Degrees and Degree Completion Program

Can I get an undergraduate degree from Bob Jones University through distance learning?
How do I know whether a particular course fits into my degree program?
I started my degree at a school other than BJU. Am I eligible for BJU’s Degree Completion Program?

Institute of Biblical Education

What are the academic requirements for the IBE program?
Are there group study opportunities through the IBE program?
In what format are the courses in the IBE program?
How much do IBE courses cost?
What are some of the most popular IBE courses?
How can I get started with an IBE course?
Can I receive any kind of credit for taking IBE courses?
What will I receive when I order a course from IBE?
How is the IBE curriculum organized?
Do I have to take the IBE courses in any particular order?
Where can I find out more information about IBE?