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Students must have advisor approval before registering for an online class.
Students will be able to request courses offered through TechOnLine beginning November 14, 2011. The last day to request a course in TechOnLine is December 12, 2011. No requests for courses following this date will be processed. Course start and end dates for TechOnLine classes is January 17 – May 4, 2012. To allow sufficient time for processing of requests, verification of qualifications, Financial Aid, and textbooks, December 12, 2011 is the deadline for WTC students to request a course through TechOnLine.
Online coursework is becoming a popular choice for students in today's busy society. Entering an online program gives you the flexibility to study whenever and wherever you want provided you have access to the internet. As with any course of study, however, there will always be a time commitment, and you must be driven in the pursuit of your long-term goals.
Taking an online course is more concentrated for the student than is traditional classroom enrollment. In order to succeed in your online coursework, you must:
see your Williamsburg Technical College advisor before registering for an online course to ensure that it meets the needs of your major course of study;
be a self-motivated person who utilizes time management techniques and is not prone to procrastination;
have a personal computer which can access the internet;
be proficient in computer, internet, email, and standard software usage*;
be prepared to spend as much time as necessary each day retrieving information, completing coursework, responding to the instructor, and transmitting assignments to ensure that coursework is completed in accordance with the instructor's syllabus for the online course; and
be able to purchase necessary books and materials either through a bookstore or online with a valid credit card.
Online courses cost more than standard courses on campus because most online courses are offered by off-site provider institutions. Therefore, students who enroll are subject to the costs, requirements, rules, and policies of the provider institution. When dropping an online course, it must be done during the drop-add period (the first week of class) or you will be responsible for paying for the course. You also must notify Williamsburg Technical College and the online college to drop during the required period.
Certain institutions in the technical college system are part of a consortium which guarantees transfer of credit for online courses from the provider institution (where the instructor is located) to the host institution (Williamsburg Technical College). Students wishing to use financial aid for online courses must be sure that the course for which they are registering is offered by the consortium and they should check with the WTC Financial Aid office to ensure that financial aid will be properly distributed for online and on-campus classes.
Williamsburg Technical College is the host institution. Piedmont Technical College is the provider institution.
* Proficient use of a personal computer, internet, email and standard software are prerequisites for taking an online course. Some courses require the download of specific software to perform necessary tasks, which means that use of a library or computer lab computer will not serve the purpose. Email is the main source of communication between instructor and student, and often attachments will accompany emails or be required of the student to send completed assignments to the instructor. Therefore, the student must have a valid email address and computer capacity that can accommodate the amount of information that will be transferred for the duration of the course.
WTC's online courses are offered through the SC TechOnLine consortium and are open to Williamsburg County residents choosing WTC as the host site contingent upon faculty advisor approval.
The WTC Academic Success Center (ASC) provides academic tutoring, support, and preparation services at no charge for all WTC students. Special emphasis is placed on providing tutoring in mathematics, English, and computer courses; however, help is available in other subject areas based on student demand and tutor availability. Students have access to computers, printers, reference material, study aids, and other supplemental tools.
In addition, the director of the ASC will assist students by providing academic advice and information on transferring to a four-year institution. Assistance is provided on-site during standard operating hours (traditionally Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.). The ASC is located in Room 222, Building A. Contact the office at (843) 355-4124 or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information or to schedule an appointment.
Students also have access to computers and internet connection in the College's computer labs and library.