Online Learning (Distance Education)
The goal of online learning at Ogeechee Technical College is to provide our students the opportunity to access quality instruction anytime, anywhere. Such access facilitates a barrier-free delivery of instruction through technology. Ogeechee Technical College offers a quality technology-based learning environment that provides access for students and meets the education and training needs of the public.
The instructional content and academic credit of online learning courses are equivalent to that of corresponding on-campus courses. The curriculum of each program is the same regardless of course delivery mode.
Computer Needs
It is recommended that all students have access to a reliable computer and Internet service for completing assignments. Whether students are taking face-to-face, online, or hybrid courses, some work on a computer will be required. Computers are also available for student use on campus during operational hours.
Proctoring Policy
Instructors who choose to require a proctored event, will outline the requirements on the course syllabus. The proctored event will count a minimum of 20% of the course grade, and will be reflected as such on the course syllabus. Proctored events must be completed by the last day of the term. The scheduled date, time, and location of the proctored event will be posted on Blackboard.
Any student living farther than 50 miles from campus who cannot come to Ogeechee Technical College for the event must secure an approved proctor. The site and the proctor must meet the College’s requirements. The student is responsible for any fees if an off-campus proctor is utilized.
Any student who does not complete a required proctored event as scheduled must submit to the instructor a valid documented excuse within three business days of the scheduled event. If the excuse is approved, the student must arrange with the instructor to reschedule the missed event. Any penalty and makeup directions will be at the instructor’s discretion.
Any student who does not complete the proctored event on the scheduled date and does not present a valid documented excuse within 3 business days will be issued a 0 for the proctored event.
Request to Be a Transient Student
If a student wishes to take an online course at another college as a transient student, he/she should contact his/her program advisor for approval and fill out an online application at https://gvtc.tcsg.edu/. Once the student has applied online, GVTC will email the Registrar’s Office to complete the transient process. GVTC is only used when taking online courses. If a student wishes to take a course on campus at another college as a transient student, he/she should contact his/her program advisor for approval and then contact the Registrar’s Office to complete the transient process.
In order to be considered a transient student, the following requirements must be met:
- Student must be regularly accepted
- Student must be in good academic standing
- Student must request to be transient each semester
- Course(s) must be required or approved electives within the student’s program of study
- Combined hours cannot exceed 21 semester hours at home and host colleges
- Student must have completed at least one semester with OTC.
Once the semester has been completed, the host college will need to submit an official transcript to the home college. Coursework with a grade of “C” or better will be awarded a grade of “TRA”, “TRB”, or “TRC”.
eCampus
Students also have the ability to take some online courses through eCampus. The eCampus platform allows students to take select online courses offered by other TCSG colleges while attending Ogeechee Technical College, which provides students access to program courses that may not be available on the home campus during the current term. Upon completion of an eCampus course, the student will earn credit at Ogeechee Technical College. Registration for eCampus courses does not require separate application, advisement, or financial aid processes.