In furtherance of the principles underlying online programs of study, the University and students agree that all documents to be signed in connection with the program of study may be delivered by facsimile transmission or by scanned image (e.g. .pdf or .tiff file extension name) as an attachment to electronic mail (email) sent from the student’s university electronic mail account. Any signed document delivered via facsimile or scanned image shall be treated in all respects as having the same legal effect as an original signed document.