Distance Education

Distance Education Course Schedule

How to Add or Remove Distance Education Classes From Your Schedule

How To Access Your Online Course

Distance Education courses allow students to take classes at their convenience from home or workplace. Students need access to a computer with internet browser software and an internet service provider account to access course material, to turn in assignments, and to communicate with the instructor and classmates. Distance learning students are expected to be familiar with computers and the internet. Scroll down for detailed registration and course login instructions.

Successful distance learning students actively participate in class on a regular basis just like a face-to-face class. Taking courses through distance education is not easier, but distance education allows more flexibility by reducing travel time and bringing the course to the student's location. Computer access is available in the Learning Commons.

Academic advising is an important part of student success. Please schedule an advising appointment prior to registration.

Removal Forms for Winter Term 2013 Distance Education (DE) Courses are available until Friday, February 22, 2013.

Add and Removal Forms for Winter Term 2013 Distance Education (DE) Courses will open for request the week of November 12, 2012.  Please continue to check this page for additional information.

Early and timely submission of Distance Education Course Request Forms is highly recommended as space is limited.

How to Add or Remove
Distance Education Classes From Your Schedule

Please Note:

 The maximum number of credits you can register for each term is 18 credit hours. If DE courses exceed this limit, your request willNOT be processed. Please ensure you have completed the pre-requisites for the DE class you are requesting. The Distance Education Course Schedule lists the pre-requisites for each course: http://www.oregoncoastcc.org/distance-education-course-schedule-online-classes

Important Note: Oregon Scholar Scholarships will not pay tuition and fees for Hosted Distance Education Classes. Hosted Distance Education Classes are classes that are taught by non-OCCC instructors. Tuition Waivers will also not pay for the Hosted Distance Education Classes.

Each term, OCCC provides Distance Education classes taught by OCCC instructors and hosts Distance Education classes taught by instructors from other colleges. Requests and registrations for these classes must be processed separately. Therefore, you will not be able to register for Distance Education (DE) courses using your myOCCC account. Distance Education course requests must be processed by an OCCC staff member. Space is limited so you must submit your request early and be aware that not every student will get a space in the class(es) they request. 

How to take an online class at OCCC:

• Check the Distance Education Course Schedule for the class you’d like to take. 

• Check the Distance Education Course Schedule to verify you have the prerequisites for the course you’d like to take.  

• Fill out and submit a Distance Education Course Request Form.

• Wait 24 to 60 hours for an email from distancelearnrequests@occc.cc.or.us confirming that your request was received.

• Look at the Class Schedule and select an alternate face-to-face class in case the online course you requested fills early.  

• Watch your email for notices from distancelearnrequests@occc.cc.or.us that either a) confirm your registration in the course(s) you requested OR b) place you on a waitlist.

• Your online class(es) will appear on your printable schedule in your myOCCC within 24 to 60 hours after the start of online registration.

• If you decide to drop/withdraw from an online class you must submit a Distance Education Course Removal Form.  The same dates/deadlines apply to online classes as for in-person classes.  Please check the academic calendar for specific dates.  

How To Access Your Online Course

Each provider institution has a different process for logging into distance education courses. Please check the schedule to ensure you know which college is providing the course you are registered for.

OCCC Moodle Login for courses provided by OCCC

Clackamas Moodle Login for courses provided by Clackamas

Clatsop Blackboard Login for courses provided by Clatsop

 Southwestern Angel Login for courses provided by Southwestern

If you are unable to login to your course AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS please email distancelearnrequests@occc.cc.or.us for assistance.

Textbooks/Course Materials

Textbooks and/or course materials should be obtained from the provider institution’s bookstore. Check the schedule to ensure you know which college is providing the course you are registered for.

OCCC Bookstore
Clackamas Bookstore
Clatsop Bookstore
Southwestern Bookstore

Important Information for Distance Education Students

Test Proctoring
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