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do I log in? How do I enroll in an online class? How do I add or crash my online class? How do I drop my online class? What kind of computer and other hardware do I need? What Internet Service Provider should I use? How long does my online class last? Where and when does my online class meet? What hours will my online class be available? Will I have to purchase a textbook? How will I receive my class assignments? Is there a term paper required for my online class? How much time will I have to devote to my online class? How will I be graded? How can I ask questions regarding my online class? How can I contact my instructor? Do I need a personal email account? How can I get my own email account? How can I get a Class Schedule? How can I get a college Catalog? |
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| How do I log in? Your username is: First Name Initial, Last Name Initial and your seven digit student number (no spaces and no capitals). Example: Student Ben Hicks with student number 416-069 username would be - bh0416069 Your password is your First Name Initial and complete Last Name Example: Student Ben Hicks with student number 416-069 password would be - bhicks If you have a hyphenated last name, use it. Example: Student Ben Hicks-Chang with student number 416-069 password would be - bhicks-chang Top How do I enroll in an online class? To enroll in an online class you must follow the standard enrollment process. For new and returning students, you must complete a Southwestern College application and be accepted at Southwestern College. You will be asked to complete the steps to matriculation (see class schedule page). Admissions will give you a date to complete telephone registration or use our new Web Advisor. Please follow the process outlined in the class schedule and on the back of your telephone registration appointment card. You will be automatically enrolled into your online class after you complete the registration process. To use your Login information go to: www.swc.cc.ca.us and click on Online Learning, then click on the Login link, type your username and password (see below) and you should be taken to your intro page. You will see your class name on the left of the screen. Click on it to view class information.For continuing students, please refer to the class schedule to select a course and follow the same telephone registration process used for on campus courses.For help with the enrollment process, or for enrollment specific questions, please contact the Southwestern College Admissions at (619) 482- 6550 or at The Southwestern College Home Page, click on Admissions & Registration and click on How to Apply and Register. Top How do I add or crash my online class? To add or crash your online class you will need to contact your instructor within the first two weeks of class. The instructor must sign an add slip, provide you with their enrollment process guidelines and add you to their class roster. It is your responsibility to insure that you add the class through telephone registration or turn the add slip into admissions. See the class schedule for important deadline dates or refer to www.swc.cc.ca.us click on Admissions & Registration and click on Academic Calendar. Top How do I drop my online class? To drop your online class you will need to contact your instructor by the withdrawal dates listed in the class schedule or Academic Calendar on SWC Home Page. Click on Admissions & Registration and click on Academic Calendar. It is your responsibility to turn in a drop slip by the withdrawal deadline date. Failure to withdraw from the course in a timely manner may result in your being given an unsatisfactory grade in the course. Top What kind of computer and other hardware do I need? You must have access to a computer that can run a recent version of either Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet browsers. Your class may require special software; therefore, you will need to make sure your computer meets the software's minimum requirement. You may go to the My Free Software page to download some commonly used software for your computer. Check with your instructor before downloading your software!
Top What Internet Service Provider should I use? Southwestern College does not recommend any particular Internet Service Providers. Online classes are designed to work with a variety of browsers and Internet Service Providers. Commonly used browsers are Internet Explorer and Netscape. If you use one of these browsers please be sure it is the latest version. You can check this by going to the browser's home page and comparing your version (click HELP, then ABOUT from your computer's browser window) with their newest downloadable one. Top How long does my online class last? Your online class may meet the same length of time as on-campus classes. If there are special meeting times (i.e. short session courses), the dates will be listed in the class schedule. Contact your instructor if you need more information. Top Where and when does my online class meet? Your online class may require that you attend an on campus orientation. Consult with your instructor to determine if this is a requirement for your class. An online orientation is available at www.swc.cc.ca.us, click on Online Learning. Some instructors will require that you meet on campus to take tests. Other instructors may require that you meet in online discussion boards, or virtual classrooms, with a study group.Generally, your class work can be completed online within the calendar dates set by your instructor. This does not mean that online classes are self-paced. You must meet deadline dates to complete assignments set by your instructor just as you would in an on campus class. Top What hours will my online class be available? One of the key benefits of your online class is that it's ALWAYS available. The Internet is available 24 hours a day and so is your online class. This does not mean you will be able to complete a semester's worth of work in one week. Your instructor will determine the pace of your course. This simply means your instructor may make tests, assignments and projects available only for a certain length of time. This allows you and your classmates to work through the course together and it promotes interaction with your classmates and your instructor. Top Will I have to purchase a textbook? Your online courses may require a textbook. Your instructor will list the textbooks that will be used in your online class in the course syllabus, or will inform you of the textbook requirement by email or by telephone. Your textbook(s) can be purchased at the Southwestern College Bookstore or wherever you can find them. You can email the Bookstore at: swcbooks@swc.cc.ca.us Top How will I receive my class assignments? The primary communication between you and your instructor will probably be E-Mail. Other communication methods might include a web-based forum, discussion boards, virtual classrooms, or by posting documents. When you first contact your instructor he/she will give you details on communication methods.Refer to the online student orientation, www.swc.cc.ca.us, click on Online Learning and click on Student Orientation about how to post assignments and how to use discussion boards. Ask your instructor if you have any trouble. Top Is there a term paper required for my online class? It will depend on the specific class that you are taking. Some classes (such as English Composition) will probably require you to write a paper. Your instructor will include assignments, such as term and research paper requirements in the class syllabus. Top How much time will I have to devote to my online class? Students often have the misconception that because a class is online that it will not be as challenging as the on-campus version. In fact, the opposite is true. Although online classes do not take place in a traditional classroom, you should expect to spend as much, if not more time and energy to successfully complete an online class. Just like in the traditional classroom, you are expected to complete assignments, take tests, write papers and participate in discussions. Top How will I be graded? You will be graded much like in a traditional class. You will be evaluated on various assignments, tests, quizzes, papers and projects that are required by your instructor. The grading policy for your online class will be outlined in the instructor's syllabus, or communicated to you by email, telephone, or by other means at the instructor's discretion. Top How can I ask questions regarding my online class? There are several ways you can find answers to your questions. You will have access to your instructor's e-mail address, which will allow you to ask questions personally. Another option would be to use the discussion boards to query your classmates about course materials, assignments etc. The important lesson that successful online students learn is to ASK questions! Top How can I contact my instructor? You can refer to the Online Instructor Directory located at www.swc.cc.ca.us click on SWC Online and then click on your class link. Your primary contact with your instructor will be via e-mail, discussion boards, virtual class room activities or contact requirements will probably be outlined in your class syllabus. Your instructor will let you know the method they prefer. Top Do I need a personal e-mail account? An e-mail account is required for an online class. If you do not have a personal e-mail account, you can use a friend's e-mail, or a work account (if permissible by your employer), or you can register for a free e-mail account with popular e-mail providers such as Hotmail or Yahoo!. E-mail is an important method of communication for your online class and if you do not have access to an e-mail account you may miss important information. You can also see the My Free Software page for additional software you may need for your computer. Top How can I get my own e-mail account? There are a variety of ways to obtain an e-mail account. If you do not have an e-mail account, accounts are available for free on the World Wide Web. Yahoo! and Hotmail are two of the most popular and they are FREE! You may also go to your My Free Software page for additional software for your computer Top How can I get a Class Schedule? Your class schedule is available free of charge at Southwestern College and any of the college education centers. You can access a current class schedule at the Southwestern College Website: click on Admissions & Registration and click on Class Schedule. If you would like a free class schedule mailed to you contact the Admissions Office at: (619) 482-6550. Top How can I get a college Catalog? Your college catalog can be purchased at the Southwestern College Bookstore and at any of the college education centers. You can access the current college catalog at the College Website: click on Admissions & Registration, click on Catalog Top of Page |
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