At this time (due to Covid-19), all face-to-face courses are currently being offered virtually. A virtual class is a course that is designed to be delivered face-to-face in a traditional classroom setting (e.g. instructor delivers lectures to class), but for safety or other reasons is temporarily being delivered virtually using video conferencing technology. With a virtual class, the class still meets at a fixed class time and the instructor delivers the lecture and/or lab via videoconferencing.
By contrast, an online course is one that is specifically designed to be delivered online. There is no face-to-face component to an online course, and typically no instructor lecture. Instead, students taking an online course learn by following along with the schedule of assigned weekly readings and by participating in discussion forums with their instructor and classmates. With an online class, there are no fixed class times.
The information below refers specifically to courses designed for online delivery (ON)
An online course is a course that is designed to be delivered fully online, and which does not take place on a fixed weekly schedule. When you take an online course, there is no lecture from the instructor; instead students are provided with the schedule of weekly readings and are expected to read on their own, to discuss the readings in the class forums every week, and to complete assignments.
If you prefer to study at home or you have difficulty attending classes at a fixed time or location, and if you have excellent self-discipline and time management skills, then an online course may be right for you.
With online learning, you can:
As an online learner at Alexander College, you’ll be supported by friendly staff and real-time services to help you access your online course technologies and use the College Library online.
Yes, online courses are count toward full-time enrolment status just like a face-to-face course.
That depends on your study plans and your academic performance. If you are a strong student with excellent attendance and time management skills, one or more online courses may be right for you. There is currently no limit on how many online courses can be taken in the same semester. There are course registration limits (i.e. the greatest number of courses that a student can take in a single semester), normally a maximum of 6 courses during Fall and Winter terms, maximum of 5 courses during Spring term, and maximum of 3 courses during Summer Intensive term. These maximums can include any combination of face-to-face courses and online courses.
Yes. Online courses are equivalent to face-to-face courses, the only difference is the delivery model (e.g. face-to-face vs. online)
Yes, but only 50% of degree requirements can be completed online (i.e. a maximum of 30 credits can be taken online within an Associate degree program). https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility.html#distance
How to Contact the Office of the Registrar
Drop in During Office Hours
Burnaby Campus – located in rooms #103-104, 117
Drop in Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
Vancouver Campus – located in room #V203, V216
Drop in Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm
By Email
Contact the Registration Unit:
Course registration and registration systems, course prerequisites, class lists
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Program planning, university transfer planning
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