(1) Adult College Entrance Examination: Candidates are required to take a unified national examination organized by the Ministry of Education, which is uniformly accepted by all provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government. There are three forms of learning: full-time (full-time), part-time (amateur) and correspondence (self-study, supplemented by centralized face-to-face instruction). Generally, you can register online in August and September every year, and take the exam in June at 5438+ 10. Generally, it takes at least 2.5-3 years to get the certificate.
(2) online education: that is, learning through the network, you can arrange your own learning time, which is more convenient and free. You don't need to take the national exam, you just need to take the entrance exam you want to enter. At present, there are 68 online education colleges approved by the Ministry of Education. Candidates can check the enrollment brochures of pilot colleges and universities through regular websites such as "Sunshine Enrollment Service Platform for Online Education in Colleges and Universities", the website of Online Education College of pilot colleges and the "China Modern Distance and Continuing Education Network". Online education enrolls students twice a year, in spring and autumn respectively. Please consult the online education college you want to apply for for the specific registration time. Generally, it takes at least 2.5-3 years to get the certificate.
(3) Self-study examination: Candidates can apply for graduation only after taking the single-subject examination organized by the national examination institutions and passing one subject. There is no academic qualification limit and no minimum study time limit for self-study registration, and you can apply for graduation after all subjects are qualified. The proposition is arranged by the National Examination Committee in a unified way, adopting three ways: national unified proposition, regional proposition and provincial proposition. It is completely self-taught, without any guidance, and it is quite difficult. The self-study exam is held four times a year (the number of exams in each province and city is determined by the provincial examination office), and the examination time is 1, April, July and 10 respectively. Since 20 15, the examination time has been adjusted twice to April and 10. Please consult the local self-study office for details. At the beginning of applying for the exam, you should first find out which courses you took in provinces and cities in the past to determine the subjects you want to apply for.
(4) Open University: former TV University. Generally, there are TV universities in all provinces and cities, and you can go to the local area to understand the specific situation.