The Secretariat of Distance Education of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte was created in June 2003, with the objective of fomenting Education in its distance modality and stimulating the use of information and communication technologies as a teaching and learning tool. Operating in the Civic Square of the Central Campus, SEDIS is able to provide pedagogical and technical assistance for projects of distance courses.

The organizational structure of SEDIS-UFRN, in accordance with the Institution’s Rules of Procedure, includes:

• Secretary’s Office
• Technical assistance
• Coordinates:
  – Pedagogical (COORDPED)
  – Administrative and Project Management (CAP)
  – Information Technology (ITC)
  – Production of Didactic Materials (CPMD)
• Administrative Secretary.
  SEDIS also has a support structure represented by the Asset Division.