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Student Assistance

The Center for Distance and Independent Study helps students achieve a positive learning experience. We can:

  • answer questions about the enrollment process, time extensions, transcripts, or other logistical concerns.
  • recommend a course to meet your specific needs.
  • answer general questions regarding lessons and assignments.
  • offer suggestions on how to succeed at independent study.

Specific questions about progress evaluations may be forwarded to the course instructor. The Center does not provide tutorial services.

There are several ways to contact the Center.

By Mail:
University of Missouri
Center for Distance and Independent Study
136 Clark Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-4200

By Phone:
573-882-2491
800-609-3727

By Fax:
573-882-6808

On the Internet:
http://cdis.missouri.edu/contact.aspx

By E-mail:
cdis@missouri.edu

Using the Center's Web Site

In an effort to provide quicker and more efficient service to our large and diverse student body, the Center has made it possible to perform many tasks online. By accessing the Center for Distance and Independent Study's Web site at http://cdis.missouri.edu/, you can:

What can I do after I log on?

Once logged on to the "Main Menu", you may access your course. Once in your course, you may submit your lessons, check your progress, and request an exam.

Checking the Status of your Lessons and Exams

Once logged on you will be able to view your course information including:

  • Course titles
  • Dates of enrollment
  • Dates for course completion
  • Course progress

Click the detailed course information under lessons and exams to view the following:
  • List of the lessons and exams we have received
  • Dates lessons were graded and returned
  • Lesson scores
  • Course grading scale
  • Exam points required for course completion

You will be able to view a summary of your completed courses including:
  • Course titles
  • Dates of enrollment
  • Dates for course completion
  • Final grades

Managing your account information

From the Account Information Menu you can:
  • Update your password and security question
  • View your financial information
  • Change your address information
  • Withdraw from a course

Course Evaluation

When you take your final exam, you will be asked to complete a course evaluation. This form gives you the opportunity to express what you liked about the course and to offer suggestions for revision. The Center uses this information in its efforts to improve courses. As you progress through the course, please make note of those components that you find especially helpful or that you think could be improved.

The parents of students enrolled in elementary and middle school courses will receive a course evaluation after their students have completed a course.