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Distance Learning
Taking Classes with Saint Michael's Catholic College
Distance Learning
Taking classes with Saint Michael's Online
Saint Michael's Catholic College provides students the opportunity to take college-credit courses through several modes of instructional delivery including: online, real-time virtual, mixed-mode, and face-to-face.
Students participating in coursework through Saint Michael's Online may use all Web-based services through the Saint Michael's website.
Students enrolled in online courses should carefully read instructions from faculty and in course syllabi for additional instructions on communicating throughout the course.
Instructional Delivery Modes
Students should be advised that any course may require use of a computer, computer labs, email, Internet, or other digital resources and support software, and these requirements are not necessarily in the course schedule.
Below are the principal instructional delivery modes at Saint Michael's Catholic College and their respective class schedule descriptions.
Principal instructional delivery modes at Saint Michael's Catholic College
Type of Course
Face-to-Face
A course with face-to-face instruction which may be enhanced with technology.
Real-Time Virtual
A course that requires students and instructors to meet online, in a virtual space, during designated days and times.
Mixed-Mode
A course that blends the delivery of instruction between online and face-to-face (some hours are spent in the classroom with the rest being completed online). A minimum of 30% of the instruction of the course is delivered using some form of technology where the student and instructor are separated by time, space, or both.
Online*
All class meetings and coursework occur online using the college-approved course management system.
Technology Requirements
Saint Michael's Catholic College uses Go High Level Courses and Zoom as our learning management system (LMS).
Students are responsible for providing their own hardware, software, and Internet service provider or for accessing the Internet using the technology available in any Saint Michael's open computer lab.
Resources for Online Courses
Bookstore
Course materials may be purchased from the Saint Michael's Catholic College Library Store.
Information about online campus store services can be found at https://catalog.saintmichaelscc.org/library
Library Services and Learning Support
The Saint Michael's Catholic College Library provides a variety of learning-centered resources, services, and facilities to support a diverse community; to encourage academic achievement, student success, and lifelong learning; and to enhance teaching excellence.
Our college librarians work with faculty who are teaching online courses to ensure appropriate resources and services are available to distance learners. The following outlines a few of the services available to distance learning students.
Remotely accessible Web-based resources for student research including articles, eBooks and streaming video
Research guides and tutorials specific to Saint Michael's collections
Research help via text and email
A complete list of Library Services can be found at [Insert Saint Michael's library URL].
Through the Learning Support system of the college, Saint Michael's also provides access to online tutoring through Saint Michael's tutors.
The link to online tutoring is accessible in the Saint Michael's Catholic College and Zoom and offers support in a variety of subjects.
Students can connect with a live tutor for a drop-in session, access available supplemental resources, or submit writing samples for detailed review.
Online tutoring is a great option for students who take classes solely online and rarely visit campus or for times when campus centers are closed outside of normal business hours.
Student Services
Student Affairs offers a wide range of services for online students. Applications for Admission must be submitted online. All degree-seeking students must complete a Saint Michael's New Student Orientation prior to registering for classes.
Students seeking financial assistance can complete many processes online including FAFSA completion; accepting, declining or modifying financial aid awards; verification worksheets; and tracking satisfaction of financial assistance requirements. If a student is selected for verification, the student's and taxes can be provided electronically. Once students have registered for classes, they can pay for their classes online in the Saint Michael's Catholic College Catalog using a credit or debit card.
Through the Saint Michael's Catholic College, students can access career development services and inventories; educational planning assistance including term-by-term course planning for degree completion; financial planning assistance; and work with their professors.
Students can access Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, and Advising Services virtually. For assistance with admissions and financial aid, students can contact the Student Center.
Online Remote Proctored Testing
For students taking mixed-mode, real-time virtual, or online courses, proctored testing or online, remote proctored testing may be required. Students registered for real-time virtual or online courses may be required to take online, remote proctored exams using Zoom. Visit the Student FAQ website for information including the materials needed, how to access technical assistance, and preparing for a proctored exam.
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