Student FAQs: Online Learning FAQs

Take a quick Self-Assessment test and view online learning tutorials about what to expect a virtual classroom. These tutorials have been prepared specifically for California Community College Students like you.

Academic dishonesty or academic misconduct is any type of cheating that occurs in relation to a formal academic exercise. It can include: Plagiarism, Fabrication, Deception, Cheating, or Sabotage. 

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See the Canvas Guide on Basic Computer Specifications for using Canvas Links to an external site..

It depends! See: Quick Guide to Online Class Formats

Generally speaking, online and hybrid courses are taught in a weekly format. Assignments, quizzes, discussions, and other activities are presented each week and typically with weekly due dates. Students are expected to login several times each week to read and complete work.

Most online courses are transferable. Please review the transfer agreements on assist.org Links to an external site. and talk to your Counselor to help you plan your educational goals.

Yes. Please visit CollegeBuys Links to an external site. for discounted educational software.

If you have a Gmail account, you have access to a free web-based application for creating and editing documents and spreadsheets, and storing these files online. For information, visit  Links to an external site.Docs Editors Help Links to an external site..

An online search should provide a list of many free online applications available to help you complete your course work. If you use web-based images, make sure they are copyright-free and appropriate for educational use.