Understanding Online Student Responsibilities

Responsibilities of online learners may include:

• Confirm you have the necessary equipment and technical skills for online courses.
• Purchase all required books and software for your course prior to the semester start.
• Login and participate in your course daily.
• Read the course syllabus and other course-related documents to be sure that you are aware of any and all instructor policies.
• Check your college email account. This is the official means of communication for your college.
• Adhere to course schedules and deadlines.
• Use the communication procedures established by your instructor for completing coursework.
• Familiarize yourself with your college’s Student Handbook. Individual programs may also have program-specific handbooks.
• Observe college and/or classroom policies regarding plagiarism when completing coursework.
• Notify your instructor, in advance, if you are unable to complete coursework by the established deadline.
• Understand that every instructor is different. Content delivery may vary from course to course.
• Realize that while your online course(s) is available to you 24/7, your instructor is not.

Additional responsibilities may be outlined by your home college’s Student Handbook or by your instructor in the course syllabus.