Online Learning Blog

As an online student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, you have a support team to help navigate your academic degree program as well as University processes. One of your star players will be your academic advisor. Why should I call my advisor? Advisors are available during advising...

No first day of class looks the same for University of Louisiana at Lafayette online students. For some, the first day of class starts alongside a morning cup of coffee, others might open the UL Lafayette app during a lunch break, others won’t begin until all the day’s work is done and the rest of...

One of the first things you should review when your University of Louisiana at Lafayette online courses open is your syllabus in each course. Among the critical information you'll need is whether any of your exams will require proctoring. If your instructor requires you to use ProctorU, these are...

Among the top skills online students need to be successful are strong written communication skills. Regardless of what your schedule looks like this semester, anticipate a fair amount of writing. If you need help, there are several places to look before you even begin your assignments. Spelling and...

Even after you click submit on that last final of the semester, you’re still a University of Louisiana at Lafayette online student. So why not spend some of the time between semesters improving your student skillset? Growing these skills may allow more time for non-school work, or allow you to take...

Advising can be the key to not only preventing your education from flying off the rails, but graduating as soon as possible. Make sure you’re making the most of advising with these preparations. Complete orientation If you're just beginning your journey as an online student, our online student...

Online instructors may choose a number of ways to test your knowledge and progress as you move through an online course. You may encounter exams requiring a proctor, quizzes in lecture videos, essays, or Moodle quizzes, to name a few. With Moodle quizzes, there are a few things you should know...

While online learning programs provide students with flexibility and convenience, they can also be more challenging than traditional in-person courses. It takes a great deal of self-discipline and sustained motivation to earn an online degree or graduate certificate. This year is expected to be the...

As an online student, you may not need a backpack to haul around campus or 15 shades of highlighters. But there are still some basic tech “supplies” that come with the territory. Don’t worry. You don’t need elite equipment or skills. Here are the basics: 1. Reliable internet The last thing you want...