Western Piedmont Community College offers a selection of full credit college courses over the Internet, as a flexible alternative to traditional, on-campus classes. Online courses cover the same content as their traditional counterparts on campus and are taught by instructors who also teach on our campus. Class sizes are limited so instructors can provide the same level of personal interaction as they do in the traditional classroom. Students communicate regularly with the instructor and classmates via e-mail and online discussion forums. Students are required to complete assignments according to the class schedule,to maintain regular contact with the instructor, and to participate in online class discussions.
Online courses run on the same semester schedule as on campus classes.
Many online classes require you attend an orientation session at the beginning of the semester. Also, for some classes you may need to come to campus to attend scheduled class meetings, check out videos, or take tests. Check with your instructor to find out if on-campus attendance is required for a particular class. Most classes require you purchase a textbook for the course. Some courses also require special software which students can often purchase at discount prices through the school.