Self-Paced Online Courses
For students who are self-motivated and looking to optimize flexibility and independence without sacrificing faculty guidance.
- Can be started at any time.
- No set deadlines for assignments. Proceed at your own pace.
- Instructors provide feedback and grading along the way.
- Exams are conducted online.
- Course expires after 5 months. Extensions can be purchased for those who need more time.
Semester-based Online Courses
For students who want a dynamic, structured and interactive online experience to help them stay on track.
- Follow UT Austin's three semester calendars (fall, spring and summer).
- Some courses offer a preset schedule of due dates, so students can complete coursework on their own time each week.
- Some courses require students to log in to join live lectures and discussion.
- Exams are conducted online.
