We are a distant education program that offers over 600 University, High School and Personal Enrichment courses to people all throughout the world. BYU is accredited as an institution by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The Independent Study High School Program is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS).

Courses can be taken through a paper/pencil version or online. The student reads the materials, submits their lessons, takes a final exam with a proctor or at a testing center and finally receives a course grade that can be transferred to the school of their choice.