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How do I start the
process for taking an online course?
In order to enroll in an online course at HCC, you must apply for
admission. The application for admission is found at this Web site:
Admissions
If you are plan to courses for transfer credit, you should check
with the appropriate personnel at your primary institution to make
sure that any course you take at HCC will transfer for credit.
Please note that most courses have prerequisites. In order for HCC
to determine that you are eligible to be enrolled, all transcripts
that reflect your past academic history must be submitted with your
application. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED. For a list of
courses and pre- or co-requisites, please refer to this Web site:
HCC Catalog
When you mail your application for admission, you must also include
a signed photocopy of your social security card.
Return the application for admission to the following address:
HCC Admissions Officer
Halifax Community College
P. O. Drawer 809
Weldon, NC 27890
Also, please note that placement tests in reading, writing, and math
might be required if there are prerequisites and/or co-requisites.
What is the cost of a distance learning course?
The cost of courses in the North Carolina Community College System
is set by the general legislature and is subject to change. Please
refer to this Web site for the current charges:
Tuition & Fees
There is a refund policy. Please refer to the
catalog for more information.
Additionally, the North Carolina Community College System has put in
place a 25% tuition penalty for students who do not withdraw from or
drop classes they do not wish to take before the first day of
classes. Your advisor should provide you with more information
regarding this policy.
Which courses are online and where is the academic calendar?
For the most recent distance learning course offerings and the
academic calendar, visit these Web pages:
Calendar
Distance Learning
Course Schedule
Schedule of all HCC Courses
These pages are updated at least 3-4 weeks prior to a new semester.
How do I pay for an online course when I am not able to visit the
HCC campus?
HCC accepts cash, a cashier’s check, a personal check, MasterCard,
and Visa. However, HCC does not accept credit card payments over the
telephone at this time. Therefore, a visit to HCC's campus will be
necessary in order for you to pay tuition/fees. If you want to pay
with a cashier's check or a personal check and are unable to visit
campus because of travel distances, please contact Beth
Gray-Robertson at robertsonb@halifaxcc.edu to inquire about an
alternate procedure. If paying with cash or credit card, your visit
to the HCC campus is required.
How do I pay for and receive books and materials needed for the
class?
On the day that you visit campus to pay tuition/fees, please visit
the bookstore, also.
If you would like to purchase your books/materials from a
third-party vendor, the book title, author, edition, and ISBN can be
e-mailed to you. However, please make sure that your purchase
matches the course requirements.
If you pay tuition/fees with a cashier's check or personal check and
are unable to visit campus because of travel distances, please
contact Beth Gray-Robertson at
robertsonb@halifaxcc.edu
to inquire about an alternative procedure.
Once I have paid the tuition and fees and received my
books/materials, how do I get started?
There is an online orientation that is required for first time
Blackboard HCC students. Start the online orientation at this Web
page: Online Orientation
Do I have to use the e-mail address that Halifax Community
Colleges issues?
Yes, all students are required to use their HCC-issued e-mail
address for school-related communications. For details regarding how
to access your HCC e-mail account, refer to this Web page:
New
Student Gmail Instructions .
What do I do when I cannot access my online class or when I have
questions?
You should direct all questions about the course content to your
instructor. A list of faculty names and e-mail addresses is located
at this Web page:
Faculty
Contact Information
If you have technical issues with Blackboard, the software used to
deliver HCC’s online courses, you can call technical support 24/7,
including holidays and weekends: 1-866-834-3083. Refer to this Web
page for more information:
Technical
Assistance
If your issues cannot be resolved, you can contact Beth
Gray-Robertson, Director of Distance Learning, via e-mail:
robertsonb@halifaxcc.edu
Please provide details regarding your issue, including your full
name and Colleague student identification number.
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