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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.

WELCOME TO WHAT'S NEXT.

The CTC Distance Education program gives you the flexibility to increase your potential, regardless of work, family, and other obligations. Central Texas College - fulfilling the needs of our global community.

Getting Started with Distance Education

CTC Distance Ed Getting Started

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Getting Started with Distance Education

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Arts and Humanities and Media Business and Business Technology Construction, Manufacturing and Transportation Health Care Public Service Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)

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.

CTC Distance Ed Comments Slideshow

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Student Evaluation of Classroom Course

Here's what students are saying...

I really enjoyed this class, I would definitely recommend it to other students. Lessons were well organized and each topic connected to the next, making it easier to apply what I learned. Instructor gave clear explanations and feedback, which made it easier to stay motivated and improve throughout the course. Discussions encouraged us to think critically and share different perspectives. Workload was fair, and I learned a lot. I appreciated the OER which were free and easy to access. I liked not having to buy an expensive book, and the materials were still high-quality with updated information. Online readings and videos made studying more convenient and interactive.

The lessons were clear, well-organized, and easy to follow. Class materials and activities connected to real-world examples, which made learning more meaningful. Open Educational Resources were easy to access and saved money compared to traditional textbooks. Everything was available online without extra cost. I learned a lot and would recommend this class to other students.

I really enjoyed this class. The instructor responded promptly to my comments, questions, and concerns. Since this was my first online course, I was initially anxious, thinking I might struggle, but I ended up doing very well in the class.

The course was very well organized. Each activity had set expectations that were easy to follow, and the structure was consistent.

This was my first online course and I was unsure of how it would be, but I feel I was able to learn more than in a classroom setting. The material was very helpful and made it very easy to learn.

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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).

Central Texas College Distance Education

CTC Distance Education

CTC Distance Ed Home Page

WELCOME TO WHAT'S NEXT.

The CTC Distance Education program gives you the flexibility to increase your potential, regardless of work, family, and other obligations. Central Texas College - fulfilling the needs of our global community.

Getting Started with Distance Education

Central Texas College

Getting Started with Distance Education

Why consider Distance Education?

Central Texas College

Student Evaluation of Classroom Course

Here's what students are saying...

Central Texas College Distance Education