Distance Education

 

Important Note:  There are many changes to Distance Education being discussed at the state level at this time.  The College will share that information with you when it is availalbe.

 

Distance Education Course Schedule

How to Add or Remove Distance Education Classes From Your Schedule

How To Access Your Online Course

Online 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 they do allow more flexibility in your schedule reducing travel time and bringing education to you wherever you are. 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 2012 Distance Education (DE) Courses are available until Friday, February 24,  2012.

Add and Removal Forms for Spring Term 2012 Distance Education (DE) Courses will open for request the week of February 20, 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

Because OCCC is part of a state-wide community college distance education consortium, requests and registrations for online 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.  Please follow the steps below to take an online class at OCCC.

How to take an online class at OCCC:

  • 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 email 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 24-48 hours after the start of online registration.

Important Note:  The maximum number of credits you can register for each term is 18 total credit hours. If DE courses exceed this limit your request will NOT be processed. Please ensure you have completed the prerequisites for the DE class you are requesting. The Distance Education Course Schedule lists the prerequisites for each course.  

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

Chemeketa Elearn Login for courses provided by Chemeketa

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
Chemeketa Bookstore
Southwestern Bookstore

 

Important Information for Distance Education Students

Registration Information
Test Proctoring
Textbooks
Online Course Computer Requirements
Online Course Technical Awareness
Online Course Software Requirements
Access to Computer Equipment