Prospective Students

Distance education offered by Kansas State University provides adult students with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals without leaving a current job or family. Our innovative use of technology can help you have it all!

K-State distance education students report many benefits, including:

The ability to complete coursework over the lunch hour, on the weekends or when the kids are in bed
The prospect of finishing a degree that life may have derailed for a time
The possibility for an entirely new career direction
The opportunity to partner on projects with classmates from all over the country or the world
The chance to be an amazing role model for your kids as they see you set and achieve your goals

Distance education differs in some ways from the traditional, on-campus methods you’re probably already familiar with. Some classes are taught at locations near your home and others are entirely online. Most incorporate a combination of teaching tools including CDs, chat rooms, message boards, online assignments, interactive technologies and other innovations.

Distance education takes a certain amount of dedication, self-direction and perseverance. While flexibility is a huge benefit of distance education, successful distance students also understand that their education is their responsibility. Take this quiz to determine whether you’re a good potential distance education student. We’re betting you are!