New & Potential Distance Education Students

New & Potential Students

A distance education student plying the tools of the trade.

From initial advising through ordering your course textbooks and logging into your online course site area, our goal is to provide streamlined processes that work with your busy schedule.

Follow the step-by-step application process listed below to begin your degree path.

You can get back to the main Distance Education website area at any time by clicking on the Links area to your left.

Step-by-Step Enrollment Process

Step 1- Complete and submit the online application form

Step 2 - Apply for Financial Aid

Step 3 - Arrange COMPASS placement testing either on campus or via a remote testing site

Step 4 - Meet with your enrollment advisor via phone advising session to plan first term classes, 541.881.5815.

Already feeling overwhelmed? You can speak with an enrollment advisor at any time in your application process by calling 541-881-5815.

After registering for classes you will want to contact the TVCC bookstore and arrange for textbooks to be shipped to you. Their phone number is 541-881-5705.

Online courses are available the Friday before the first day of each term. We use Blackboard as our learning management system. You will need to log into Blackboard to access your classes. http://blackboard.tvcc.cc.

Before the first day of your initial online course, you may want to take the online Blackboard orientation. The short self-guided orientation lets you verify that your computer has the proper plug-ins needed, and that you know where to find specific tools within Blackboard. You can self enroll in Bb101 - Intro to Online Learning.
     1. Login to Blackboard
     2. Click the "Courses" tab at the top of the page, just above where it says "Welcome, Your name"
     3. Type bb101 in the Course Search box, and then click GO!
     4. When the course search displays the results, click ENROLL on the right side of the screen after the course description.

Blackboard uses the same login and password information as with your TVCC email.

Are you a non-degree seeking student taking only one online class? Call Student Services at 541-881-5815 to enroll and pay for your class via credit card.