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

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 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 majority of my CTC experience has been extremely positive, with online classes having good instructors, and good relations between fellow classmates.
I really enjoyed doing the course online. I was able to still work full time and be around my kids for the summer. Thank You.
I really appreciated the OERs this course offered. It is always such a relief not having to pay for expensive books every once in a while. I found the class enjoyable and it further strengthened my writing skills.
I absolutely LOVED this online piano class! I enjoyed learning and definitely made big improvements in my sight-reading abilities!
OER - very convenient and effective resources. Instructor - accommodating, very responsive, knowledgeable, very thorough.

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