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Attend College Anytime, Anywhere
Take advantage of flexible online community college classes with Online Learning. Earn your degree or complete courses anytime, anywhere with affordable college programs designed to be online.
Our online offerings enable students with families, jobs, and other responsibilities to pursue college credits and degrees, continuing education credits, and other lifelong learning opportunities. They include all courses in which students and teachers are in different locations for all or part of the course and have the same admission, registration, attendance, and academic requirements as on-campus classes.
How do Online College Classes Work?
Carteret Community College’s Course Schedule offers flexible classes that work around your schedule. When registering for classes, choose the course format that fits your needs:
- Internet (Asynchronous): Take your classes anytime, anywhere. Instruction, student support, and testing are fully online without required class times.
- Blended: Face-to-face instruction but gives the instructor flexibility to offer up to 49% of instruction online.
- Hybrid: 51% or more of your learning and testing will be online. Some of your instruction will be in-person.
- Hyflex: Classes will meet at a set time, but you get to choose when to take your classes in-person and when to take them online.
- Synchronous: Online instruction with required online meetings at specific dates and times
Carteret CC Online Learning students have access to all the tools and student support that are offered to on-campus students, plus a ton of virtual resources to help you succeed. Learn more about what it’s like to be an Online Learning student by taking a look at the Frequently Asked Questions below.
Explore Online Classes at Carteret CC
Carteret CC online classes are an affordable way to earn your degree. Many of our online credits are transferable to NC 4-year universities and can save you thousands on tuition. Whether it’s earning a fully online degree or taking transfer-ready classes, Carteret CC will support you all the way with free tutoring, helpful faculty, financial opportunities, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Applying & Enrolling in Online Classes
The enrollment and registration process is the same for online courses as it is for on-campus courses. If you are not a Carteret CC student, visit the Admissions page for information to get started on becoming an Carteret CC student. There’s no fee to apply, and applications are accepted year-round. This will get you ready to register for courses.
If you are already an Carteret CC student, visit the Registration page for detailed instructions on how to register for courses.
The following types of distance education classes are offered at Carteret CC:
Online/Internet – IN
Instruction and testing are fully online without required class times.
Synchronous Virtual Class Meetings Required – S
Instruction is fully online with required online meetings during the specified days and times listed.
Hybrid – HY
Instruction is mostly online with some on-campus meetings.
Blended – BL
Instruction is delivered face-to-face on campus, but gives the instructor the flexibility to offer up to 49% of instruction online.
Hyflex – HF Classes will meet at a set time, but you get to choose whether you attend in-person, online, synchronously, asynchronously, or do any combination as long as attendance is maintained weekly. Students can change their mode of attendance.
Online courses are offered during Carteret CC’s fall, spring, and summer semesters, the same as on-campus courses. Refer to the Academic Calendar for session dates.
Learning online can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, as a student you need to understand that it is different in many respects from traditional face-to-face learning. How you receive and give information, interact with fellow students and instructors, and submit assignments are just a few of the differences.
Characteristics of a successful online learner
- Self-motivated and self-disciplined individual
- Ability to work independently with little direction
- Good time-management skills
- Effectively communicates questions or concerns to instructors
- Proactive, does not a procrastinate
- Proficient computer skills
- Computer and internet access
What to Expect from Your Online Class
Online courses start and end in the same academic term as on-campus courses, with due dates for various assignments, tests, projects, etc. assigned by your instructor. All work must be completed by the end of the session in which you are registered.
Online courses are every bit as academically challenging as on-campus courses. You will cover the same course topics and objectives as the equivalent in-person class. Be prepared to spend more time reading and completing coursework, while staying motivated with good study habits.
Successful online students should expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours each week for every credit hour of class time working on your assignments and studying. For example, if you are taking a 3-credit course, you should set aside a minimum of 6 to 9 hours per week. Many students find that online courses take just as much time, if not more, than on-campus classes and require a self-motivated study schedule.
Online students will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection to review course materials, turn in assignments, and communicate with your instructor and classmates. Always check your course syllabus for any additional software or equipment requirements, such as a webcam, headset, or microphone. Students should have a basic knowledge of computer and internet skills in order to be successful in an online course.
If you need assistance using Moodle or experience a problem, contact the Distance Learning Help Desk.
Refer to your syllabus for detailed information about textbooks and other course materials you may be required to purchase. You can purchase materials from the Carteret CC Bookstore website by clicking the “Textbooks” link in the main menu.
Of course! Distance education students have access to all the campus-based support resources available at Carteret CC, including the Library, Computer Labs, Computer Labs, Student Life, Student Services, Advising, and MAPS Center.