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Getting Started with Online Learning

Start Here: Introduction to Online Learning

We’re excited to have you join our dynamic and innovative educational community. At Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Online, learning knows no bounds with our asynchronous format, allowing you to tailor your studies to fit your schedule and learning style.

Next Steps: Orientation Sessions

Get off to a winning start in your Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Online course. If you are new to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Online, we strongly encourage you complete our orientation program, Getting Started with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Online. The recorded orientation features student testimonials and tips, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ policies and support details, video links offering testing and study strategies, as well as best practices and tips to help you navigate your online experience with confidence.

  • To view: , click 'Getting Started with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Online.' If this is your first time accessing Student Lingo, you will be prompted to create a username and password. This account will grant you access to the Orientation and Student Lingo Workshops

Are you a first-time-to-college student?

New2Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's online, interactive orientation program available to all incoming students. The program provides new students with an introduction to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ including information about academic programs, policies, procedures, student services and other valuable resources available to you as a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ student.

All students are strongly encouraged to complete New2Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ prior to enrolling in courses at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Select the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Online track to learn information that is useful and important for students taking Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Online sections.

On Your First Day

  • Log in to your  account using your VCCS username and password.
  • Select Canvas from the My Tools Section.
  • Find your courses in the Canvas Dashboard section and enter each course site.
  • Read the course syllabus in detail. Make sure you are comfortable with the pace of the course.
  • Get started on your first week’s assignments. You must complete the first assignment by the assigned deadline to avoid being administratively dropped from the course for non-participation.
  • Establish a Routine! All online classes, regardless of session length, are based on the full 15-week course material; 12, 10, 7 and 5-week courses will move at an accelerated pace.
  • Plan Ahead! All online classes require proctored exams or assignments. Plan ahead for your proctored exams so you don’t miss any deadlines. Check your course syllabus and review testing policies.
  • Let Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Online staff know if you have any questions.
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