General Information
Taking distance education classes is a great option for people who don’t have time to attend face to face classes, work irregular hours, or have other time commitments. Alvin Community College has different ways that you can take distance education courses:
Internet (IN)
An Internet (IN) class is conducted almost if not entirely online. Some instructors may require that students come to campus for orientations, field trips, or to take tests in an approved testing location. Students must have access to the Internet, as all classes are conducted through MyBlackboard.
To Be Arranged (TBA)
These classes will be listed in the schedule with ACC as the location, but the Days and Times will be listed as TBA. These are independent self-study classes which follow a course outline. To begin the course the student will need to contact the individual instructor for the course instructions and materials.
Hybrid (HY)
Hybrid courses combine online learning and face-to-face instruction in a manner that reduces the number of face-to-face classroom meetings. Students attend a portion of the class in the traditional classroom at regularly scheduled times and complete the remaining portion of the class online using MyBlackboard.
Registering for Distance Education courses?
You register just like any other class. It is best to register during the Early and Regular registration periods to ensure that the classes do not fill up. Additional fees for. Hybrid (HY) and Internet (IN) classes will be charged at the rate listed under Tuition and Fees.
Recommendations for Distance Education Students
Before enrolling in an Internet or hybrid course, students are encouraged to take our online readiness survey, Are On line Classes for Me
Technical Requirements
Students who enroll in Internet or hybrid courses do not have to own a computer, but they must have access to a computer with access to the Internet. Some course may have specific hardware or software requirements. Be sure to consult your course syllabus for additional requirements.
NOTE: Students with older, slower computers may have difficulty accessing course materials. Slower Internet speeds can cause file downloads/uploads to take extended periods of time making it difficult to interact with course materials.
MyBlackboard
All Internet and hybrid courses are conducted online using the MyBlackboard system. You may log in to MyBlackboard from the following site http://bb6.alvincollege.edu or by using the MyBlackboard link located on the left side of the ACC homepage.
Support for Distance Education Students
Students who have technical difficulties or questions about Distance Education or the MyBlackboard system can contact the Distance Education Department by phone at (281) 756-3728 or by e-mail at de@alvincollege.edu with any questions.
What Courses Are Offered Online?
You may want to search for classes that are offered each semester.
You may also want to look at a specific syllabus for any Internet class that you are considering from this link: https://alvincollege.xitracs.net/catalog/
Contact Information
Distance Education Department
Building A, Room 176
Phone: 281.756.3728
Email: de@alvincollege.edu
