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Distance & Online Learning

Distance & Online Learning

Already registered for online? Five steps to get started!

Oakton Community College offers the flexibility of distance learning for students who prefer to pursue their education independently and efficiently. This is an excellent option for students with family, job, or travel obligations, or with other scheduling conflicts.

The ideal candidate for a positive distance learning experience is self-motivated, organized, and disciplined. Distance learning courses are as rigorous and time-consuming as those taught in a conventional setting. However, students can enjoy the flexibility of accessing their courses each week and completing assignments at times and places of their choosing.

Students may currently complete their general education requirements and earn an Associate in Arts degree from Oakton with distance learning options, and new distance courses are being added each semester.

OASIS Survey

The Online Assessment System for Internet Students (OASIS) is an online readiness assessment designed for students either considering an online course or currently enrolled in an online course.

The survey will assess your readiness for taking an online course, and only takes about 5-10 minutes to complete.

To take the survey, click on the OASIS Survey link, and then on "Login to OASIS," and register either for "Guest" or permanent access.  There is no charge to take the survey.  

Faculty Profile

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As a nurse, Sandra Kubala cared for her patients. At home, she cared for her family. While no longer practicing, most days she is still doing what comes naturally – taking care of others.

 

IMPORTANT DATES


January 21 noon
Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.

February 12
Last day to withdraw from 16-week courses and have course dropped from record.

February 12
Last day to change to audit for 16-week courses.

February 19
Incomplete (I) grades from fall 2011 semester for which faculty have not submitted final grades will become an "F" after this date.

February 20
Presidents' Day holiday, College closed.

March 10 noon
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.

March 11
Last day to withdraw with a "W" from 16-week courses; Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after March 11.

March 12-18
Spring recess.

March 19
Classes resume after spring recess.

March 26
Registration opens for summer 2012.

April 9
Registration opens for fall 2012.

Full Academic Calendar