Due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic in Croatia, the transition from traditional classroom teaching to distance learning in all primary and secondary schools as well as in higher education began with the decision of the Government of the Republic of Croatia adopted on 13 March 2020. The aim of this research was to examine students' attitudes towards distance learning. 155 students, mostly from the University of Split, participated in the research. For the purposes of the research, a questionnaire was compiled, which consisted of 4 parts: general data questionnaire, questionnaire on difficulties and advantages of distance learning, scale of perceived academic control and questionnaire on attitudes towards distance learning. The results of the research showed that most respondents chose a decline in attention and interest during classes, lack of motivation and poor internet connection as a difficulty in distance learning. As the advantages of distance learning, the respondents chose more free time, reduced living costs such as daily travel to college, accommodation, food, etc. and a greater possibility of self-organization, or free choice of time to work on teaching tasks. The results show that students have a generally negative attitude towards distance learning compared to traditional teaching. Research has shown that some attitudes towards distance learning are related to perceived academic control, while in most attitudes the connection has not been established.