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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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While Merilee Waters made the transition from history teacher to lawyer on a dare, teaching will always be in her blood.

 

IMPORTANT DATES


May 25
Summer hours begin.

May 28
Memorial Day holiday, College closed.

June 4
Eight-week summer classes begin.

June 4
Three-week interim grades due.

June 11
Seven-week summer classes begin.

June 11
Four-week interim grades due.

June 14
Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.

June 21
Last day to change to Audit.

June 21
Last day to drop and have course dropped from record.

June 28
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.

June 28
Last day to withdraw with a "W" (no withdrawals after mid-term) Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after June 28..

July 4
Independence Day holiday. College closed.


Full Academic Calendar