FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are KWC's online courses accredited?
Yes, Kentucky Wesleyan College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Phone (404) 670-4500) to award baccalaureate degrees.

How do I register for an online course?
To take classes for credit at Kentucky Wesleyan College you must apply for admission to the College.  If you wish to enroll in specific classes but do not plan to seek a degree from Kentucky Wesleyan, you may enroll as a non-degree seeking student.

  • A non-degree seeking student must complete an application for admission. Transcripts or test scores do not need to be submitted.
  • A non-degree seeking student may take up to 16 semester hours of credit. At that point, the student must file for full admission.  Enrolling as a non-degree seeking student does not guarantee admission to the College.


An application form is available online.  Visit our Admissions Web Site for more information, or contact the Office of Admission, 800-999-0592, admitme@kwc.edu.

I'm already a Kentucky Wesleyan College student; can I take an online course?
Yes, login to PantherNet to register online.

Do the online courses require textbooks and where can I purchase them?
Most online courses require at least one textbook. Textbooks for online courses can be purchased online through the Kentucky Wesleyan College bookstore.

Who are the online faculty?
Kentucky Wesleyan's online courses are taught by the same distinguished faculty who teach our traditional classes.

Can I mix online and traditional classes?
Yes, you may take traditional classes and online classes.

Can I earn a degree entirely online?
Not at this time.  Please check back with us in the future for information about online degree programs.

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