How do I find out what to do to begin my online class?

Follow the instructions at this URL: http://www.virtualcollege.org, Choose “How to Start Class” for Registered Students.  Locate your class and email your instructor to introduce yourself. Early registrants receive a post card in the mail. This post card will direct you to access the web page that guides you to your virtual classroom (above URL for information that you need to be prepared for your first class.  Syllabus may be available Online, or you may get in touch with the instructor by contacting the appropriate Division. (Distance Learning Office is open 9:am-5:pm Mon.– Fri.)

Humanities Division 527-3709         Business Division 527-3730
Math, Science, Social Science Division 527-3746 

I'm having trouble using my AOL browser.  What can I do?

We suggest that everyone download the free version of Internet Explorer and use that browser whether or not AOL is the Internet Service Provider. Otherwise, the shortcuts that are built into AOL may cause problems with many of the course tools that we use to administer our virtual classrooms.

What do I do for a Washington Online (WAOL) class?
Go to the website:  www.washingtononline.org   Determine what textbook is required for your class.  You are not required to purchase your book from WAOL, but if you do, please note that Shipping requires about 7 days.   Note the date that your classrooms open as they may be different from NSCC.   
To access your course go to http://www.waol.org/home/default.asp 
To log into your classroom, use these links:
Blackboard Classes
WebCT Classes

Contact Washington Online for technical assistance.   And be sure to pay your tuition at NSCC by the due date or you may lose your place in the class.  Once lost, your slot is not usually regained as the classes fill early.

Do I have to be online at specific times? 
Each class is structured differently as set up by the instructor.  Your instructor will be able to answer your questions about specific set up.  In general, students are not required to be online at specific times.  An instructor's office hours are specific but faculty are usually willing to negotiate resolution to conflicts.

How much time does a Distance Learning class require?
Distance Learning courses require a student to be self motivated and generally it requires three hours of study and work per credit to complete the course successfully. This time frame is only an estimate and a student may take more or less time per class depending on knowledge or interest.

How do I contact my instructor?
Email is the most effective means of contacting your instructor. Their address is available by looking up your specific course.  Please go to  http://www.virtualcollege.org/course/cc_index.html and select the current quarter.  It is important to contact your instructor by email and introduce yourself when the quarter begins.  This will allow the instructor to send you any necessary passwords or information you will need to access your courseware and your virtual classroom.

How do I arrange for proctored exams?
Most college facilities have a testing center staffed to proctor exams.  You will need to call ahead to schedule an appointment at the Testing Center closest to you. Your  instructor will need to mail or email your exam to that location.  It is important to determine if your course is fully online or primarily online.  If your course is fully online you will be able to take a proctored exam at a location other than North Seattle.  If your course is partly online you may be required to make other arrangements with your instructor or by contacting the Distance Learning office.  You can confirm the locations of your proctored exams by contacting the class instructor.  

How do I obtain my grades? 
Go to the student kiosk at North Seattle web site.

As a Distance Learner can I use the campus computers for my classwork?
Distance learning students who pay a fee for taking a distance class can use the computers on campus in the library and computer lab. You will need to sign up for a  NetID account that will allow access to computers in classrooms and computer labs go to this link, http://www.northseattle.edu/kiosk/netid/

When will this class be offered again?
See schedule for next quarter  at www.virtualcollege.org. Otherwise, contact the division http://www.northseattle.edu/programs/div/ . 

The quarter has started and I would like to add a class can I do this?
For the first 4 days of the quarter it is possible to add a class by going to the student Kiosk and add as you did for your initial registration.  From the 4^th day of the quarter until the 10^th day any class you wish to add requires instructor permission.   You need to contact the instructor by email explain your situation and request his permission to register.  Ask the instructor to indicate in the return email that you have permission to register for his course.  This email will then function as the instructors signature and needs to be forwarded to North Seattle registration at arrc@sccd.ctc.edu or a copy of the email can be brought to campus registration.  You will then need to request a special code to enter into web registration.    You can request this code by email or by phone, please contact Registration arrc@sccd.ctc.edu or 206 527-3663.   

How do I register for an online class that requires a course entry code?
You will need to email AdvisorNorth@sccd.ctc.edu to verify that all your prerequisites are met.  They will then give you the required course entry code. You will need to enter this code when you register online or on campus.

I need to drop a class how do I do this?
Dropping a class uses the same resources as registration.  You can do this on line at the student Kiosk http://www.northseattle.edu/kiosk/.  You can also drop a course at campus registration located in the College Center on the second level.  

Between the 4th and the 10th business days of the quarter a student may drop a course; without instructor permission. The 10th day is also the last day to withdraw without a "W" appearing on transcript. 

A student at North is allowed to drop a class or change audit/credit status up to the 8^th week of Fall, Winter or Spring quarters and by the 6^th week of Summer quarter without instructor permission.  For confirmation of the exact dates you can view the Instructional Calendar at http://www.seattlecolleges.edu/academiccalendar.aspx.  This does not require instructor permission but you must make sure that you are enabled in the NSCC system before you are able to complete the drop.  If you attempt to drop and you receive the message that you need an appointment to register you must call Registration at 206 527-3663 and tell them what has occurred and they will enable you in the system.  This might happen if you registered for the course through a different college. 

After the drop deadline you cannot drop the course it will show up on your schedule as an incomplete or NC. You will need to contact your instructor and he will give you an incomplete or a no credit for the course.  You will need to contact your instructor to make arrangements to complete your course in a following quarter.