An Internet-based course allows you to access a Western Texasc College virtual classroom of students via your personal computer.  Course information and individual lessons are delivered via Moodle, the WTC online course management system. Through this system you interact with the instructor, with other students in the course, and with the materials.

Online courses are asynchronous, meaning you and the instructor are not online at the same time. You access the course on your own schedule, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Although you work at your own pace, online courses do have schedules and due dates that require you to maintain regular study habits.

If you are a first-time online student (have not previously taken an online course), you have the opportunity to determine your online suitability through READI. This assessment highlights your strengths and informs you of any weaknesses that impact your online experience. It is recommended that all online students take the READI assessment prior to enrolling.

For information about the availability of online courses, check our online course catalog. Online courses are marked with an "Internet" flag. If you do not see a course you need, contact the Distance Learning office (see contact information in the next paragraph) about possible future course availability.

Although the registration requirements for online courses are the same as for campus-based courses, the process is slightly different. Online course registration is completed through the Distance Learning office. If you are not currently an enrolled student at WTC, you need to complete an Application for Admission and submit it along with a copy of your current transcript (high school or college). For additional application and registration information, contact the Distance Learning office at 888-468-6982 or e-mail us at: dl@wtc.edu.