Algonquin College

Online

Study full-time online or part-time online. Apply for a full-time online program for a full-time student experience without the commute, or register course-by-course as you follow a part-time program of study.

Is Online Learning for you?

If you prefer a course load that fits in with your schedule and lets you study in the comforts of your home or office, or if you live a distance from our campuses, these courses are for you. Online Learning students should have self-discipline and excellent reading, writing, and analytic skills. In addition to the study skills necessary for post-secondary learning, you will need the following skills to be a successful online student:

• extra emphasis on goal setting
• self-discipline and time management
• ability to monitor your own progress
• willingness to ask for help when needed
• dedication to searching for information
• computer skills
• excellent communication skills
• ability to work independently

Full-time online programs at Algonquin College are defined as full-time education in an off-campus learning environment i.e. work or home, from a quality facilitator through the use of internet/web-based material.

Full-time online programs offer:

• The same credentials as on-campus programs
• Online courses that have an equivalent workload to an on-campus course, but can be structured and scheduled around personal/work life
• The opportunity to access coursework, class discussions and other learning tools 24 hours a day.

Please note: Courses are structured to include due dates which students are expected to adhere to.

Part-time online programs are the best way to fit a quality education into your busy life. In the comforts of your own home or office, you can use your spare time to complete the program of your choice.

Part-time programs offer:

• Flexibility to choose courses that work with your schedule
• Easy accessibility through web-based programming at all times of the day
• Quality programs and courses on a part-time schedule.