Middlesex Community College provides students living domestically and internationally with opportunities to learn in a supportive online learning environment. Our broad selection of general education requirements is taught fully online; interested students need not visit campus.

Because our classes are offered fully online, we assist each student with the admissions and registration processes. Helping students achieve their goals is important to us.

How Does It Work?
Most of our online classes are asynchronous— you do not have to sign on at a specific time. Our online classes are offered by semester so, for example, if you enroll in a fall online class, you’d start the first day of the semester, just like you would in an on-ground course. And, just like in a traditional class, you must follow a syllabus that provides information on readings, assignments, projects, exams, etc. You must submit your assignments or take your exams within a designated week, but the time and day on which you complete it is up to you. The class is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This flexibility allows you to work your class into your current obligations instead of scheduling everything else around your class.

Benefits
• Sign on anywhere you have internet access.
• Sign on at a time that is convenient for you.
• Everything is available, always. You can read and reread material for an in-depth understanding and you don’t need to worry about incomplete or illegible notes.
• Active participation in lively online discussions is always cited as being a student’s favorite part of his/her online class.
• You have direct communication with professors via email at any time. You do not need to schedule an appointment during office hours or wait for a convenient time during class to have questions answered.
• By taking classes online, you’ve saved yourself the time and expenses incurred when taking classes on campus.
• Online learners come from a variety of places and have a variety of backgrounds, which mean students provide diverse contributions to the class.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have never taken an online class. Is there anyone who can help me get started?
Yes. We have four options to help you log on and get familiar with our courses. You can attend an on-campus orientation. You can take our online orientation. You can visit our comprehensive website at www.mxcc.commnet.edu/distance. Or you can call us or stop by our offices for help getting started.

Do I need a computer?
Yes. You must have a computer with DSL or Cable internet connection. You should also have a back-up plan in case something happens with your home connection or computer.

How much time does it take?
You can estimate you will be online for the same amount of time you’d be in a classroom. Just like in an on-campus class, you must read text and articles, and prepare assignments, papers, projects, exams, etc.

How does it work?
You sign onto WebCT Vista, our online learning system. You have a syllabus that you’ll follow and you’ll submit all assignments, exams, and projects online. Many classes use online discussions to generate class participation.

Do online classes cover the same material as on-campus classes?
Yes, the same information is covered. Course descriptions can be found in the course catalog, or online at the College website: www.mxcc.commnet.edu

How can I learn more about online classes?
There are 3 convenient ways to find out more about online classes. You can visit our website at www.mxcc.commnet.edu/distance, call us at 860.343.5822, or stop by our offices in Chapman Hall, Rooms 632 and 633, for more information.