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What is an online course?
An online course is designed to bring the equivalent
features of a traditional classroom to students through
distance education. Each course is web based, allowing
students to complete coursework off campus. Online
classes are maintained through Blackboard™. This
platform serves as a virtual classroom where students
have access to discussion boards, assignments, tests,
and more.
How do I
access my online class?
During orientation the instructor gives details regarding
student user names and passwords. On the first day of class,
students sign on to
Blackboard™ to access course instructions,
assignments, and other information.
Will I need a Northeast e-mail account to take
an online course?
Yes. After registering for an online class, you must e-mail
the instructor by the first day of class, using your college
e-mail account.
Please visit
E-mail
Instructions to learn how to access your e-mail
account through NOAH (Northeast Online Access Host).
Must I
attend the orientation session for my online course?
Yes. Attendance at orientation for an online course is required.
During an orientation session, students will receive important
information regarding the course software, assignments, tests,
grading, etc. Some instructors conduct an online orientation
session. Instructors who require on-campus orientation offer a
choice of times. If you encounter an unavoidable conflict with
the scheduled orientation, contact your instructor or Judith Lea
in the Office of Educational Technology Support (Email:
leaj@nacc.edu; Phone:
256.638.4418 or 256.228.6001, ext. 309) as soon as possible.
Will I
need a textbook?
Most
online courses require a textbook. Books are available for
purchase at Textbooks, Etc., the NACC bookstore.
You also
may be required to download and print materials related to your
online course.
What if I
don’t own a computer?
Computers are available for student use on campus Monday-Friday
in the Learning Resources Center and in room 211 of the Pendley
Administration Building.
Do online students have
Northeast e-mail accounts as well?
Yes. You can go here to read more:
E-Mail
Instructions.
What are
the technical/software requirements for online courses?
For the
specific technical requirements, please visit the
Technical Requirements
webpage.
The
software requirements for completing assignments vary from
course to course. Instructors will include this information
during orientation sessions.
Will I
ever be required to meet on campus?
Most
online courses require on-campus attendance at an orientation
session during the first week of class. If you encounter an
unavoidable conflict with the scheduled orientation, contact
your instructor or Judith Lea in the Office of Educational
Technology Support (Email:
leaj@nacc.edu; Phone:
256.638.4418 or 256.228.6001, ext. 309) as soon as possible.
You also will be required to come to campus for at least one
exam or other assigned activity. Online faculty will give
instruction at orientation regarding campus attendance for exams
and/or other activities. Students unable to travel to campus may
have the option of working under the supervision of an approved
proctor (see
Distance Education Policy
and Distance
Education Proctor Agreement).
May I
use the college library even if I'm not taking any classes on
campus?
Of course!
All NACC students have library privileges regardless of the type
of course delivery.
Are
online students eligible for financial aid?
Eligibility criteria for financial aid is the same for all
students enrolled in credit courses regardless of the type of
course delivery.
Is the
cost of an online course more expensive than that of a
traditional course?
Not
necessarily. See the tuition example below.*
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Tuition and Fees for a 3-Hour Traditional Course |
Tuition and Fees for an 3-Hour Online Course |
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Alabama Resident |
Non-Resident |
Alabama Resident |
Non-Resident |
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$285 |
$498 |
$270 |
$540 |
*Fees and
tuition are subject to change without notice upon action by the
College's governing body.
I am unsure about enrolling in an online course. Where may I get
more information to help me with my decision?
First,
check out
Are You Ready for Online Courses?
For
general questions regarding distance education, contact Dr. Joe
Burke, Vice President/Dean of Instruction and coordinator of
distance education.
Email:
burkej@nacc.edu
Phone: (256)638-4418 or (256)228-6001, ext. 320
You may
also contact the instructors of online courses. See the
Faculty Directory.
How do
I apply for admission to NACC?
Please
visit the
Admissions webpage. |
