Distance Learning, Student Resources Orientation

Volunteer State Community College | Division of Academic Affairs

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Orientation

These pages explain distance learning requirements and help you to determine how suited you are for distance learning courses.

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What is Distance Learning?

The Division of Distance Learning offers you a convenient and flexible class schedule through its College@Home program. CD-ROM, Video, and Online Courses are offered throughout the year to provide you with the opportunity to study when it's convenient and at your own pace.

Volunteer State's Distance Learning program offers non-traditional instruction delivery to assist students who are prevented from attending traditional classes by work, family or other commitments and responsibilities or who prefer learning via technology.

Most of the general education core and selected major courses may be completed through videotape telecourses, Web courses and CD-ROM courses. Students can complete most degree requirements while maintaining work schedules and family responsibilities. The complete Volunteer State catalog of courses is online in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the complete online catalog.

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Distance Learning activities include "College@Home":

Frequently Asked Questions

The FAQ page contains some of the more frequently asked questions about Distance Learning. Read answers to questions related to getting started, financial aid and transfers, to name a few.

College@Home Course Orientations

The links to online orientations on this page will provide you with a quick start for distance learning. After all, you are probably thinking about taking a distance learning course or another distance learning course because of your busy schedule. Distance learning courses offer more flexibility for a busy schedule.

Instructors teaching distance courses in the College@Home program have developed course orientation guides to getting started and succeeding in their course.

How Do I Register?

Register for a Distance Learning course as you would for any other course.

Current students

New students may obtain an application from the Office of Admissions. Complete and return your application along with the $10.00 non-refundable fee. Once your application is processed, you will be informed of your advisor assignment. you are encouraged to contact an advisor before registering on Pride or Pride Online.

Students can visit the Financial Aid web pages for additional information.

How Do I Take Distance Learning Courses?

Visit the "How Do I Take..." page to read requirements for each delivery format, whether videotape courses, CD-ROM courses, or Online courses.