Online Learning
About Online Learning
Online Learning courses are the same courses and follow the same semester schedule as traditional face-to-face classes.
Courses are fully-accredited and transferable and qualify for financial aid. Your transcript will not differentiate an Online Learning course from a traditional one.
You can access your course from any computer connected to the Internet - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, except for intermittent maintenance.
Registration
Students register for online learning courses in the same manner as traditional, on-campus classes.
New Students
- Download, print, and complete the admissions application (pdf). There is a one-time application fee of $25.
- Contact the Office of Admissions to speak with an advisor prior to scheduling.
Returning Students
- Contact the Office of Records and Registration, or register online via the Student Portal.
Tuition
For more information on fees and tuition pertaining to your Online classes, please view the Tuition Website.
Learn At Home
Learn in the comfort of your own home.
Take college classes while working full-time.
Work At Your Pace
Become a full-time student by adding online learning courses to your traditional schedule.
Once You Are Enrolled
Approximately, two weeks before a semester begins, all online students will receive an informative e-mail pertaining to first day of classes, BC3 e-mail and other important tips to begin the semester.
Orientation
Orientation is required for all new to BC3 online students or students who have not completed an orientation with less than two previously completed online classes.
Orientation is highly recommended for traditional students to help navigate Blackboard which is utilized by many traditional course instructors.
Computer Requirements
Internet classes can be accessed from any computer connected to the World Wide Web. No special hardware or software is needed to access your course.
There are, however, minimum hardware and software requirements, and certain technical skills requirements.
Software
Special software may be needed for your online course, please contact your instructor for more details.
Communication with your classmates and instructor utilizes
- Chat
- Discussion boards
- Phone (if necessary)
- Wimba Classroom
- Instant Messenger
- Wiki and Blogs
Books
You can order your books online by fax or mail! Visit the BC3 Bookstore’s website for more information.
When accessing the online BC3 Bookstore’s website, if you haven’t already, please remember you must register to Log In. Choose the “Register Here” on the left side of the “Log In” table. (This is different from your Log In for your BC3 e-mail)
Enjoy a Summer Day @ BC3
July 18, 10 AM - 2 PM
Small Talk Adult Info Sessions
6/3, 7/23, & 8/14 @ 6 PM
Division of Educational Technology
Ann McCandless
Dean of Educational Technology
Gloria Sabatelli
Coordinator of Educational Technology
Debra Brim
Educational Technology Support Specialist
Elaine Chuba
Division Secretary
724.284.8523 edtech@bc3.edu
