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Kentucky Virtual University is the commonwealth’s official virtual campus. The university’s Web site at www.kyvc.org serves as a one-stop point of access for learners of all ages seeking convenient, accessible and affordable college credit and professional development programs.
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Kentucky Virtual University was established to make Kentucky’s postsecondary education system more accessible, efficient and responsive to Kentucky’s citizens and businesses. The virtual university is dedicated to playing a major role in fulfilling the Council on Postsecondary’s goal of adding 80,000 more students to the college ranks by the Year 2020.
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The Kentucky Virtual University was created in 1997 with passage of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act. Opening its doors to 235 students in the inaugural Fall 1999 term, the virtual university grew quickly to over 3,200 students by Spring 2001.
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Kentucky is a leader in online learning. It was the first state in the United States to have a virtual university, a virtual library (www.kyvl.org) and a virtual high school (www.kvhs.org).
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The Kentucky Virtual University does not grant degrees. Students enroll in courses and programs offered online by 27 accredited Kentucky colleges and universities and accredited professional development providers. Degrees are awarded by the institution where the student is enrolled. Students pay tuition directly to the college.
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Kentucky Virtual University serves as a clearinghouse for a growing list of online learning opportunities. With a clear vision to meet learner needs, the Kentucky Virtual University offers essential academic and support services to help students be successful. These include a 24 x 7 virtual library, research help from reference librarians, friendly call center specialists, 24 x 7 technical support and an online bookstore. The university will soon add a 24 x7 online writing lab with real tutors and provide 24 x 7 tutorial support in other disciplines.
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Over 50 percent of our students are over the age of 23. Most are female. Students come from all 120 Kentucky counties, 33 states and 10 foreign countries. While the demographics differ, these learners all share one thing in common—the desire to learn at their convenience.
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KYVC 2004 Web traffic summary (10K PDF)
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