BasicsSimply stated an online class is a class that is taught on the Internet. The UM-Flint Online program offers a variety of courses traditionally offered on campus via the Internet. Online courses are taught by our distinguished faculty and enjoy the same credits and recognitions as their on-campus counterparts. They provide the convenience of bringing the University of Michigan-Flint's quality education into your home or office. Why Take an Online Class?The reasons for taking an online class are: convenience; most online classes have no scheduled meeting times; and material and course work are available to you over the Internet 24 hours a day seven days a week. All of these factors allow a person with a busy schedule to conveniently attend classes whenever they have a free moment.

What Do I Need? To take full advantage of an online course(s), you must be proficient in the use of a computer, and able to do the following:

  • You will need access to a computer and Internet access to take online courses. This can be at home, work, or school.
  • Instructors will contact you using your student email account. UofM-Flint students have a student email account your email address is: uniquname@umflint.edu. You may access your email either on campus or from home using web-based email by logging in at http://mail.umflint.edu in the browser. 
  • You also should have extensive experience using a computer for word processing and for "surfing" the Internet.
  • Since courses do not have schedule meeting times, you are not required to log in at any specific time during the day; however, you can expect "due dates" for class activities. In most cases, campus visits will not be necessary. However, some faculty may require one or two campus visits.
  • Online courses require extensive reading and may include assignments, virtual classroom discussions, term papers, and final exams. Online class content will vary from course to course.

How to Log Into an Online Class? To login to your Blackboard course, your user name is your Uniqname and your password is your LAN password used to login to the computers on-campus and student email.

To inquire about upcoming courses or for more information about online programs and classes:

Please contact Online Learning in 240 FH; Theresa Stevens– (810) 237-6600 or via email at tmsteven@umflint.edu -or-Nick Gaspar– (810) 237-6612 or via email at ngaspar@umflint.edu.