Flexibility Where It Counts for You
Northwood Tech students come from all walks of life. Some may be coming straight from high school, others are changing careers mid-life with a family and full-time job on the side of college. No matter what your educational goals are, Northwood Tech offers a wide variety of accredited programs and credentials including associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates and apprenticeships. Upon completion, you'll be able to jump straight into your career or transfer to a four-year college or university to complete you bachelor's degree.
Online

Complete your course totally online. Course content is delivered online, with deadlines, but no set meeting times.
- No required, scheduled onsite meetings
- No required, scheduled online work/meetings
- Instructor location may vary
Online Live

Join your classes through the internet live from anywhere. Connect with your instructor and classmates during live classes via the web.
- No required, scheduled onsite meetings, but you may choose to attend onsite, if that option is available
- Required, scheduled online/work meetings
- Instructor location may vary
On Site

Attend face-to-face, scheduled meetings in the classroom setting.
- Required, scheduled onsite meetings
- No required, scheduled online work/meetings
- Instructor location may vary
Your Choice

Choose from three ways to attend classes: 1) Online Live via the internet, 2) On Site in a classroom, or 3) watch recorded sessions at a time convenient for you.
- No required, scheduled onsite meetings, but you may choose to attend onsite
- Required, scheduled online work/meetings varies by class
- Instructor location may vary
Flex

Work at your own pace in an individualized, workshop environment. Multiple courses are offered by your instructor during the same timeframe.
- No required, scheduled onsite meetings, but you may choose to attend onsite
- No required, scheduled online work/meetings, but an orientation is required prior to starting class
- Instructor location may vary
Hybrid

Leverage the best of On Site, Online, and/or Online Live instructional formats. Courses are delivered via a combination of modes, based on specific class content.
- Required, scheduled onsite meetings varies by class
- Required, scheduled online work/meetings varies by class
- Instructor location may vary
Work-Based Learning

Get on-the-job experience combined with expert support and instruction.
- Required, scheduled offsite work experience in a community-based setting
- Possibility of required, scheduled onsite work/meetings
- Possibility of required, scheduled online or virtual meetings
- Instructor location may vary

Start Now!
You don't have to wait weeks or even months to get started on your education. Select programs offer nine start dates each year, so you can apply after the traditional semester start and get rolling right away.
Northwood Tech is a member of the NWECS distance learning network (Northern Wisconsin Educational Communication System), which is one of 32 distance learning networks in the State of Wisconsin.
Contact Distance Learning to learn more.
distancelearningstaff@northwoodtech.edu