Welcome to CTC Distance Education

Central Texas College Distance Education

Welcome to CTC Distance Education

CTC Distance Ed Home Page

Off-campus Faculty and Staff: Access your CTC email without VPN by visiting exmail.ctcd.edu, and CTC E-Forms by visiting etcentral.ctcd.edu.

You must be connected via CTC VPN to view the Faculty and Staff pages of the CTC website. For a VPN refresher, please see this guide. Contact IT if you need assistance: submit a ticket to help.desk@ctcd.edu, use the website chatbot at ctcd.edu, or call 254-501-3103.

Students are NOT required to use VPN to access their Eagle Mail or Blackboard.   Visit https://online.ctcd.edu/orientation.cfm for a quick tutorial on using Blackboard.



The CTC Distance Education program gives you the flexibility to increase your potential, regardless of work, family, and other obligations. Central Texas College - for students of the real world!


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Getting Started with Distance Education



CTC Distance Ed Getting Started

Central Texas College

Getting Started with Distance Education

Tell us about yourself and we'll help you get started.


Select what best describes you...


  • Are you close to a college campus?
  • Do you have time to go to class at least two days a week?
  • Can you arrange classes around your work schedule?
  • Will childcare or transportation costs be a hardship?

Central Texas College Distance Learning offers an alternative. You can take lecture classes, online classes, or a combination of both. Regardless of your situation, you will have access to all student and support services - online or on campus.

Why consider Distance Education?


According to Forbes.com, in 2021 about 53% of all postsecondary degree seekers in the U.S. took at least some online classes. Around 26% studied exclusively online. Commitments that do not allow for on-campus attendance are the most common reason for enrolling in online learning.


Reasons for online learning choices by students in 2023

Central Texas College (CTC) is a recognized leader in providing accessible educational opportunities to students all over the world. We offer more than 60 certificate and associate degree programs entirely online using the Blackboard Learning Management System. Classes start monthly with varying lengths and delivery methods to meet your needs.

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Student Evaluation of Classroom Course

Here's what students are saying...



I really enjoyed this course and my instructor did an amazing job at communicating and interacting with us.
I loved the blended aspect of the class. Learning some in person helps tremendously for the at-home online portions. I also think the workload was perfect to keep students up to date and engaged.
The course content is perfectly tailored for this program, with each course preparing you for the next. The structure is thoughtfully laid out to ensure student success. The videos are extremely helpful, especially the personal ones that make you feel like you are in the classroom with the instructor.
This is my first time taking online college classes. I really enjoyed it and actually preferred it over my three on-campus classes. Will definitely be taking more online classes for the rest of my degree plan, which work out better with my full time job and things outside of work and school.
I absolutely LOVED this online piano class! I enjoyed learning and definitely made big improvements in my sight-reading abilities!

Central Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Central Texas College may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Central Texas College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

CTC Distance Education

Central Texas College Distance Education