Oakton Community College - Being an Online Student

Being an Online Student

On top of the registration and admission issues that apply to all classes, and in addition to the technical requirements a student must meet, Online courses require different skills and learning styles from conventional courses. For instance, students in an online class are responsible for scheduling their own "class time." Motivation and self-discipline are essential for success in an online course.

The links below will connect you to resources which may help you decide whether taking an Online course is for you.

Student Profile

Does the Voice Sound Familiar?

As a traditional-aged college student, Wendy Rice found professional success in a highly competitive industry – radio. Now, more than two decades later, she has returned to the college classroom seeking academic success.

IMPORTANT DATES
Full Academic Calendar

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans' Day holiday, College closed

Monday, November 16

Registration opens for Spring 2010 Semester

Thursday and Friday,
November 26, 27

Thanksgiving Recess, College closed

Saturday and Sunday,
November 28, 29

Thanksgiving Recess, no classes, College open (most offices closed)

Tuesday and Wednesday,

December 15, 16

Evaluation Days

Two days to be used for instruction or final student evaluations or culminating course activities. Classes not scheduled to meet on these days and classes which do not meet for the duration of the semester will ordinarily use the last class session(s) for instruction or final student evaluations or culminating course activities.

Wednesday

December 16

Last day of Student Attendance

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