Course Materials

Course materials are automatically emailed to your MTSU email account at no charge the day classes begin. If you do not receive your course packet via email on the first day of class, please contact Distance Learning Student Services at distance@mtsu.edu or 615/898-5332. If you would like a hard copy, course materials are available for purchase in the MTSU Phillips Bookstore.

Course Materials include: course syllabus; assignments; due dates; and instructor contact information. Exams are not included. Textbooks are sold separately.

Textbooks

Most courses require a textbook. 

Submitting Assignments

Assignments may be submitted via email, US mail, fax, and D2L unless an instructor stipulates otherwise. Certain courses may require specific deadline and assignment guidelines that must be followed. Please read your course materials carefully.

Class Meetings

Orientations
Please check if your class has a required Orientation. Students who cannot attend a required orientation should contact their instructor prior to the orientation.

Exams
Most correspondence courses have a midterm and final exam which must be proctored. Refer to "3 Steps to Getting Started" in your course materials for dates, times, and locations. If you have a conflict and need to reschedule, please visit our Test Center for more information.

Video Testimony

View Alexis Michael's video in which she discusses her experiences with correspondence courses at MTSU.

Alexis Michael Testimonial (35 seconds)

Citing and Copyright Issues

Information concerning copyright issues and Tennessee Board of Regents distance education issues may be found at Tennessee Board of Regents web site.

Glossary

Assignment Cover Sheet — Located in the back of your course booklet, complete one of these for each assignment when submitting to your instructor. He or she will use it to list any comments, record your grade, and as a mailing label to you when returning the assignment.

Course Materials — Your Course Booklet, “3 Steps to Getting Started”, and any other supplemental information, excluding your textbook.

3 Steps to Getting Started — This sheet of paper is found in your course materials and lists your instructor contact information, and assignment due dates.

Students Not Attending — Because your correspondence class does not have standard meetings, faculty members document class attendance to establish eligibility for financial aid based on completion of assignments and tests. Faculty reports of non-attendance are made at mid-semester.