The distance learning online orientation is online, meaning that you do not have to visit campus to complete it. You do, however, need to complete some steps that will introduce you to Blackboard and that will provide you with instructions regarding your username and password and how to login to Blackboard.

The distance learning online orientation involves these steps:

Step 1: Access your HCC G-mail account. To do this, click here: HCC Gmail.

Step 2: Click this link for a brief introduction to Blackboard: HCC Online Orientation

Step 3: Login to HCC's Blackboard server. Click this link: Blackboard.
Although you may be able to login to Blackboard, you might not have any courses listed. Please note that Blackboard courses should be available the first day of classes. Instructors make courses available at their discretion, so please be patient. If you do not see a course listed by the end of the first day of classes, please contact your instructor. Click here for list of faculty names and email addresses: Distance Learning Faculty.

Technical support is available. Please take full advantage of which option is more convenient for you. For technical assistance, select one or more of the following options:

Option 1: If you are on campus, the Learning Assistance Center (LAC; Room 149 in the library) is staffed with well-trained personnel to assist you. Operating hours vary and are posted on the door and at this Web site: Learning Assistance Center (LAC).

Option 2: You can call this toll free number for technical assistance 24/7, including weekends and holidays: 1-866-834-3083.

Option 3: You can submit a ticket to establish an email communication with technical support. To do so, click this link: Submit a Ticket.

Option 4: You can start a live online chat with technical support. To do so, click this link: Chat Online