Lecture, or face-to-face, classes are one way to achieve your educational goals, and are preferred by some students. But here are some things to consider:

• 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?
• Who will take care of your kids?
• Will transportation and related costs be a hardship?

Central Texas College Distance Learning offers an alternative to lecture classes - and you can take online classes and face-to-face classes at the same time. Regardless of your situation, you will have access to all student and support services - online or on campus.

CTC Distance Learning offers

• Multiple monthly start dates and varying class lengths. See our Online Course Schedule.
• Online, blended, synchronous virtual, and multimedia courses.
• Over 425 online classes to choose from. See our Online Course Catalog.
• More than 60 associate degrees and certificates are offered entirely online. See the Texas Catalog for more details.

To succeed in a CTC Distance Learning class, you must

• Acquire specified instructional materials.
• Have access to a computer with at least the minimum technical requirements.
• Have a consistent and reliable Internet connection.
• Have a valid, functional email address and know how to use CTC's student EagleMail.
      For instructions, go to https://www.ctcd.edu/students/current-ctc-students/student-email/.
• Have basic computer skills and be able to download and install applications or plug-ins.
• Make the time to devote to your coursework.
• Be self-disciplined and able to establish and reach goals.