Distance Learning FAQs for Students

You register the same way you register for regular classes by searching for the courses you want to take and registering online. In some cases, there may be pre-requisites. Please see theRegistering for Classespage for more information.

You may want to check your education plan for courses you need to meet your goal; if you do not have an education plan, you are strongly encouraged tosee a counselor to develop yoursso that you take the right courses you need.

If it is a Hybrid course, check the course notes for possible mandatory meetings in the schedule of classes orclass searchlink. There are ways to add a class:

1. 你参加强制会议。如果有空位，教授会考虑你注册许可的日期和时间，并优先考虑谁可以加入课堂。一旦你获得了带有代码的“添加标签”，在过期前使用该代码添加自己。
2. If you cannot attend the mandatory meeting, or if it's an Online Class without on-campus meetings, you can try and email the professor.
3. Sometimes the classes remain open and you are able to add them online; you’ll see availability on theclass search link.

有一些较晚开始的8周课程通常从学期的第9 -16周开始(见左栏的选择);在间歇期没有延迟开始的课程(只有6周时间)。这个过程和在学期的前两周增加课程是一样的。

You need to contact the professor to make alternate arrangements with him/her. Not contacting the professor would indicate that you no longer want to take the class; consequently, your seat will be given away to another student wanting to add the class.

When you log in to the portal athttps://inside.mtsac.edu, you will see a channel called "eLearning tools," with a Moodlerooms link. Click on it and you will be automatically logged into Moodlerooms.

If you registered for ahybrid class, you will need to pay attention to the meeting dates; sometimes you will need to attend a class meeting during the first week of classes. For more information pleasecontact your professor.

You will need access to a personal computer with Internet connection using the latest browsers like Firefox, Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer, and an e-mail address (NOTE: Mt. SAC email is the official email for conducting college communication). For more information please visit ourTechnical Requirements for Online Learningpage.

You can check theMt. SAC Search for Classespage, and selectOption 3for a list of classes offered in the current term.

You can alsoapply to Mt. SACand get admitted so you can getaccess to counseling, which is offeredonlineor in person, to discuss your education goal and Mt. SAC’s many programs, degrees, and certificates.

No, but you can take many courses toward certificates and degrees by taking nearly 50% of the courses online. Not all of Mt. SAC’s courses or programs are available as DL courses.

The programs that offer students the ability to complete them with 50% or more of the courses being taken online are:

• Business: Human Resource Management - Level I Certificate- 9 units
• Business: International - Level I Certificate- 9 units
• Business: International - Level II Certificate- 18-19 units
• Business: Management - Level I Certificate- 9 units
• Business: Management - Level II Certificate- 19 units
• Business: Management - Level III Certificate- 30 units
• Business: Management - 30 units (AS Degree)
• Business: Small Business Management - Level I Certificate- 9 units
• Business: Small Business Management - Level II Certificate- 18 units
• Business: Small Business Management - Level III Certificate- 30 units
• Small Business Management - 30 units (AS Degree)
• CIS Professional Certificate in LINUX - 12 units
• Hospitality: Food Services Certificate- 7.5 units
• Introduction to Computer Information Technology Certificate- 11.5 units
• The General Education Program – 60 units

我们的远程学习课程往往是异步的，这意味着没有固定的时间来进行“课堂”活动。但是，根据课程和老师的不同，学生可能会被要求在一定的时间内参加课堂活动，例如，一个特定的讨论论坛意味着学生之间的“实时”交流。否则，学生按照教学大纲和所有作业的截止日期完成作业，而不必遵守指定的上课时间。

"Arrange X hours" means that students are expected to spend that many hours per week in their online classrooms, instead of the on-campus classroom (since the classes are online/hybrid). Additionally, students must plan on devoting what ever time necessary to work on assignments, study, etc. Be prepared to spend as much time on assignments/studying in your online class as you would in an on-campus class.

For more information on Online and Hybrid classes please visit ourWhat is Distance Learning? page.

These programs are offered in regular classes, not Distance Learning:

• Air Traffic Control
• Animal Science
• Veterinary Technology
• Histologic Technician
• Paralegal Studies
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Fire Academy

Yes, it is possible depending on the courses you need in general education. Please consult your education plan, and if you do not have one, you are strongly encouraged tosee a counselorso you know exactly what you need to take. Not all of Mt. SAC’s courses are available as distance learning courses, but it is possible that students can take up to 50% of their courses toward an AA or AS degree by taking distance learning classes.

您需要使用最新的浏览器，如Firefox或Internet Explorer访问Internet连接的个人电脑，以及一个电子邮件地址(注意:Mt. SAC电子邮件是进行学院交流的官方电子邮件)。Class material varies from course to course, but a fast Internet connection (broadband, e.g. DSL or Cable) is strongly recommended.

For more information please visit ourTechnical Requirements for Online Learningpage.

Please visit ourSteps to Apply and Enrollpage for full details on applying to Mt. SAC!

It depends. Mt. SAC only allows students from the following states to take distance learning classes:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Colorado
• Hawaii
• Louisiana
• New Jersey
• Nevada
• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington
• Wisconsin