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Internet Courses

What is an internet course?

With the growing demand of students and faculty nationwide, RCCC has developed a strategy to provide complete degrees, diplomas, and certificates online. Internet students receive course instruction through the use of online content, email, and textbooks.

Internet students complete their courses without on-campus meetings, although instructors may require on-campus testing. Before beginning Internet courses, however, students are required to meet specific academic and skill prerequisites and complete an online orientation.

Steps to Taking an Internet Course

I. Qualify by Meeting Requirements & Prerequisites

II. Register and Pay

  • For more information on applying to the college, registering for classes or paying tuition and fees, please visit the student services website.

III. Complete the “Welcome to Blackboard” Orientation

RCCC provides an Orientation for Online Learning for students each semester. The orientation for internet courses is completed online.  The orientation is presented in the same format as an internet course and is provided through Blackboard, RCCC’s internet course management software. All students are encouraged to complete the orientation prior to gaining access to their course materials in Blackboard.

Orientation Instructions

  1. Access Blackboard to begin orientation.
  2. Find the orientation course listed in the “My Courses” section in the center of the “My Blackboard” page.
  3. Click on the course and follow the instructions to complete.
  4. Be sure to complete the entire course. You will be asked to submit a form at the end of the course to verify completion.

Orientation for Returning Internet Students

The information provided in the online orientation will be available to returning internet students through their course within the course information section (Getting Started) and within course documents (Student Agreement).  Students who have completed internet courses at RCCC previously are encouraged to review the orientation content for important instructions and helpful information.

IV. Access Your Class

Internet courses follow the regular semester schedule.  Students are expected to access their course on the first day of the semester to receive instructions and begin their coursework. Courses are not self-paced. If you have not accessed your internet course(s) by 5:00 pm on the 10% date, you will be administratively withdrawn from your internet course(s).

V. Participate

  • Use your college email account for all email communication.
  • Meet assignment and testing deadlines set by the instructor.
  • Spend an average of two hours or more per course credit hour each week on coursework.
  • Actively participate in the course and maintain weekly contact with the instructor.
  • Adhere to the testing requirements of the instructor.

Need further assistance?

  • View distance education related articles on the ITS Technology Answers & Help Desk website.
  • View distance education related articles on the student services One Stop website.
  • Contact distance education by email at distance_ed@rccc.edu.