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Distance Education Service
- Who is eligible for distance learning services?
- How long does it take for materials to reach me when I enter a distance learning request?
- How is distance learning material sent to me?
- Can distance learning materials be mailed to me at my office or work?
- Do I have to sign for distance learning materials?
- How much does the distance learning service cost?
- Are there limits to the number of distance learning items I can request?
- How do I mail distance learning materials back to the libraries?
- Can distance learning materials be delivered to the Dallas Campus?
1. Who is eligible for distance learning services?
Students currently enrolled in courses that are primarily taught online and who live outside of Denton County and students taking courses at the UNT Dallas Campus are eligible for distance learning services. For more information click on Information for Distance Learning Students.
2. How long does it take for materials to reach me when I enter a distance learning request?
Books and articles are generally sent within 48 hours. However, books can only be mailed Monday-Friday.
3. How is distance learning material sent to me?
Books are mailed Express Mail through the U.S. Postal Service. Articles or chapters can be faxed, mailed, or e-mail. Books can also be delivered to the UNT Dallas Campus Library by the library courier.
4. Can distance learning materials be mailed to me at my office or work?
Yes, as long as you qualify for the service, we have the address and someone will be present to sign for the materials.
5. Do I have to sign for distance learning materials?
Yes, the materials are sent Express Mail and will need to be signed for them.
6. How much does the distance learning service cost?
There is no charge for the service. Labels and pre-paid mailers are supplied to return books to the Libraries at the Libraries expense.
7. Are there limits to the number of distance learning items I can request?
There are no limits. However, requesting a large amount will slow the process down.
8. How do I mail distance learning materials back to the libraries?
Labels and pre-paid mailers are supplied to return book to the Libraries. These are provided at the Libraries' expense.
9. Can distance learning materials be delivered to the Dallas Campus?
Yes. The libraries' courier goes to the Dallas Campus once a week and will deliver and pickup materials.