Academic Questions and Answers
What length of time will I have to complete the course?
You will have 8 weeks to complete all course requirements.
Do I need to go to a campus to take a final exam?*
The final exam, like the rest of the course, is administered completely online. Final exams should be taken from your own personal computer during the last few days of the course, which are set aside as final exam days.
*Fisher College reserves the right under certain circumstances to require students to take final exams on campus.
May I receive college credit by taking CLEP exams?
Yes, Fisher College offers credit for satisfactory scores on certain CLEP and AP exams. For more information, visit our Proficiency Exams page.
How do I obtain my course materials?
All course materials can be ordered through the Online Bookstore and will be shipped directly to you. You pay the cost of the course materials, plus shipping.
How will I get library materials and use library resources?
You will have full access to the College’s Library online resources via the Internet with your Fisher College Library barcode.
What if I am not a degree-seeking student and want to take online courses?
Fisher College courses are open to all students seeking additional skills, knowledge, self-improvement, transfer credit for another college, or preparing for graduate school. If you simply want to take one or two courses, you are not required to submit an application. You can begin taking classes just by registering for a course.