Online Class Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is my class located? {Top}
The section code on your class schedule will tell you which website to go to for your class.
Sections WOL and COL are located at the WAOL website - http://www.waol.org/ (Click on the Blackboard link)
Section POL is located at the Peninsula College WebCT website - http://pconline.ctc.edu:8900/ (Click on Log in to my WebCT)
Video classes are not online and have an on-campus orientation. Further information can be viewed at this Peninsula College website - http://pc.ctc.edu/academics/telelearning/telecourse/default.asp (Click on Classes by Quarter)
How do I log in to my class? {Top}
Log onto the WAOL Blackboard site instructions, located on the entry page, are:
UserID = waol and your student ID number (no spaces or punctuation)
Password = first 5 letters of your last name (no spaces or punctuation)
OR if you are a returning student, use the password you had last quarter
Log onto the WebCT site instructions, located on the entry page, are:
WebCT ID = Student ID Number (no spaces or punctuation)
Password = webct (lower case; may be changed at first login)
OR if you are a returning student, use the password you had last quarter
When do classes start? {Top}
WOL classes have variable start dates. Please check your class schedule carefully.
*Summer 2008 WAOL classes begin on Thursday June 19, and you can log on beginning June 12.
**Fall 2008 WAOL classes begin on Thursday September 25, and you can log on beginning September 18.
COL, POL, and Video classes all have the same start dates as on campus classes.
*Only COL classes will allow you to logon one week early.
How do I purchase my books? {Top}
All books and materials needed for your classes will be listed at the Bookaneer bookstore website: http://www.bookaneer.bkstr.com/ and can be ordered through that campus bookstore.
Once you know what books and materials are needed, you can order those from any local or online bookstore.
Are online classes easier than on-campus classes? {Top}
Student workload in an online class is comparable to traditional learning environments, and the successful distance learning student must be highly motivated. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions online, do research, submit regular assignments, and participate actively in scheduled activities.
How much time will I need to spend on my online classes? {Top}
Course activities require approximately 12 to 15 hours/per week, five out of every seven days. Online classes have conventional start and stop dates; each WOL course is generally 10 weeks long. COL, POL, and Video courses are generally 12 weeks long. Summer courses are 8 weeks in duration.
Can Running Start students take Distance Learning courses? {Top}
Running Start students may take any of the college's distance learning courses. Distance courses are treated no differently from any other of the college's courses. Students do need to verify with their advisor that the course(s) they are taking will fit their educational goals, just as they would with any other Peninsula College course. Not all courses fit all programs or transfer to all schools, nor are all students suited to online learning.
How do I register for an online course? {Top}
Students may register for online courses through the same campus registration processes available for any other course: in person, by telephone, or online via Web registration.
How do I get an email account? {Top}
If you currently do not have an account, there are many free e-mail providers. Some popular choices are listed and linked below:
Hotmail
To get started, go to the Hotmail site and select the "Sign up now!" link at the top of the page and follow the site's instructions.
Netscape
To get started, go to the Netscape site, select the "Mail" button in the upper left corner of the page, then choose "Sign Up" to create a new e-mail account.
Yahoo!
To get started, go to the Yahoo! site, select the "Check Email" button at the top of the page, select the "Sign up now" link, and follow the site's instructions.