Online Classes

City College of San Francisco online classes are all credit degree applicable classes with the exception of DSPS-P and DSPS-S.

Online classes provide students an opportunity to learn in an environment that is physically remote from instructors and classmates, and at the same time close and personal. Online classes open the classroom to a world of dynamic, diverse content.

To see descriptions of all spring online courses, go to CCSF 2013 Spring Class Schedule Listings.

Online classes are not for everyone. To succeed, you have to be self-motivated, possess good study skills, and be an independent learner. Online classes are as challenging as on-campus courses. Online classes are not self-paced. Course assignments, quizzes and exams have deadlines. Some courses have an on-campus component.

Tips for Success
1. View the Guidelines and Tips for Successful Online Learning (requires Adobe Reader).

2. Take a short self evaluation to help you decide if online classes are right for you.

3. Check to make sure the computer you will be using meets the minimum hardware and software requirements.

4. Enroll in LERN 55. This one unit course introduces technology and study skills necessary to succeed in online courses. Includes online course navigation, course-related computer competency, self-directed learning, online communications, and study skills for online learning. Especially useful for students new to online study and students who have been unsuccessful in online courses in the past.

5. Talk with your Counselor about what courses work with your educaiton plan.

Just as all face to face classes have different deadlines and requirements, so do online classes. Some online classes require course work due on Sundays at 11 pm and others require work to be submitted on Wednesdays at 5 pm.

Some online classes require course work due on holidays. Online classes are available to students 24/7. However, the College does close for school related, state and federal holidays. Please note that some online classes require course work that is due during such holidays. It is a choice that faculty make based on student feedback. If you have a concern about such a practice, make certain to check with the individual faculty member. You may need to plan ahead.

Some online classes require no orientation while others require a mandatory orientation. Some online classes offer only one orientation and others offer several options.

It is important that students check the faculty member's website for class details. It is the student's responsibility to meet individual online class requirements including required orientations, scheduled meetings, and course work.

A computer with internet capability is the primary tool used for online courses. Students are strongly encouraged to have some basic computer experience and regular access to a computer with internet capabilities. The computer will need to meet certain hardware and software reequirements. Check System Requirements to find out if your computer meets the requirements for an online class.

Student may use the open access computer labs on the Ocean Campus and CCSF Sites with a valid current semester CCSF ID with a barcode.