The courses with a ‘W’ in the section number are internet courses.
- Students must use their VCCS email account for communication and assignment purposes.
- Two proctored events are recommended for all distance learning classes at GCC. However, department chairs, in consultation with the department faculty and the Dean may choose not to require proctored events for the department on a course by course basis. The instructor’s proctor policy for the course must meet the department’s policy and must be clearly stated in the course outline. Faculty must clearly state in their syllabus that the proctoring policy may vary from course to course.
- Students should read and understand the requirements for each online course they are taking.
- If an online course requires proctored activities students can visit any Germanna testing center, or students may arrange for a proctor in their area. For proctored activity information, please visit the Proctor Testing web page.
- Check schedule list for prerequisites for each course. Students must meet prerequisites to enroll in the course.
To begin your course:
- Visit the Distance Learning orientation web page for information on getting started and the technology and skills required to take an online course.
- Login into Canvas, and click on the link to the course.*
- Check the syllabus and the Begin Here Module for directions on how to start coursework. Please note that Distance Learning classes start on the same day as regular classes.
*Please note that some courses may not be available on Canvas until the first day of classes and it can take up to 48 hours after registering for the course for it to appear in Canvas.
For questions about the technology used for Distance Learning, please contact Forrest Smith at fsmith@germanna.edu.