The hallowed halls of academia are no longer covered with ivy, instead they are caught in the Web. It is not surprising – seeing that the Internet was created by academics – that colleges have been changed fundamentally by the technology of the Web. Colleges and universities have created glitzy Web sites in order to attract students. They have developed courses that virtual students can take virtually anywhere. Heck, you no longer need stand in line at the bookstore to drop $1000 on this semesters books and supplies. It can all be done online. Sams Teach Yourself e-College Today is a one-stop guide to wired academia, from selecting a college to graduating early with credit from virtual courses.