Online Courses

Taking courses "at a distance" can open the doors of SMCC's math courses to those who would not normally have access to the course offerings. For example, geography, time constraints, or physical barriers might be standing in the way of taking a campus based course.  However, taking online courses is not for the faint of heart.  To help ensure you reach your goals please consider the following:

Have you checked with an advisor? It is very important that you talk with a knowledgeable advisor before you begin any course of study. You want to be sure that what you do will actually be moving you towards your goal.

Do you have the self-discipline to work independently? The self-paced, independent mode of delivery for these courses is a two-edged sword. It's wonderful to have control of the pace and sequence of the lessons but it is also very easy to fall into procrastination. Successful completion requires a disciplined, consistent effort. Take this self test to assess your readiness to take online classes.

Have you enlisted the help of a facilitator? If you live close enough to campus and have the time, we will ask you to come to campus occasionally to take a test and/or to receive tutoring.  If you are to take your course totally at a distance, never coming to campus, you will have to have a facilitator. Your facilitator is the person who will be responsible for receiving, proctoring, and returning all exams. Facilitators must be education officials at a university, community college or public school site, other governmental or community officials or, if such persons are unavailable, other persons approved in advance by the instructor. Relatives cannot be facilitators. You should submit the Facilitator's Form prior to the first day of class when ever possible.

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