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: You must be connected via CTC VPN to access CTC Email, E-Forms, and 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

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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 educational opportunities to students all over the world, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. We offer more than 60 certificate and associate degree programs entirely online, with classes starting monthly, using the Blackboard Learning Management System.

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Student Evaluation of Classroom Course

Here's what students are saying...



The syllabus was clear about information needed in order to do well in this class. Instructor gave very clear instructions for all assignments and discussion boards. I appreciated that the source materials needed for the class are available online. I didn't have to worry about ordering a book and whether it would be delivered in time for my class, or the expense of buying a book.
I liked the use of the OER's with this English course. It made it easy to access everything right in Blackboard.
The class was straight forward. I liked the online platform because I work full time and have a child so it made it easier for me to complete the work on my own time.
This was my first experience with CTC, and with classes online,overall I think it was a good experience and I feel more confident now about taking online courses with CTC.
The content was relevant to what I was learning and I had an overall positive experience.

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