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PPCC students can earn Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees online, as well as Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Fire Science, Criminal Justice and Paralegal and a number of certificates.

Classes at Your Fingertips

If you work well independently and are a good time manager, online classes may be right for you. Pikes Peak Community College offers a wide variety of online classes through two programs:  PPCC Online (also called PPCC Connect) and CCC Online (Colorado Community Colleges System Online). For both programs, students need only a computer and an Internet connection, and those without a home computer can use equipment in any PPCC instructional computer lab as long as classes are in session. Students access online course materials, complete assignments, participate in threaded discussions, and take examinations online. In most cases, no trips to campus are required (Exception:At least two exams in online math classes must be taken in a PPCC testing center or other proctored environment.)

Out-of-state students, please note:

STATE AUTHORIZATION:

Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) is currently working cooperatively with higher education authorities in all states and other U.S. jurisdictions to ensure compliance with state authorization requirements that govern the offering of courses in those states, including complaint processes. PPCC will continue to monitor developments in the jurisdictions in which it enrolls students, and, if authorization or licensure is or becomes necessary, it will obtain approvals or provide notice here of the jurisdictions in which it is not authorized to offer courses or programs.

Currently PPCC has approval to offer courses in the following states:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland (military students only), Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

PPCC is in the process of obtaining approval in the following states:

Kentucky, North Dakota, Wyoming

PPCC is currently not authorized to offer courses in the following states:

Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, District of Columbia.

If you are not an on-campus student at PPCC institution and plan to enroll in distance classes, please check the information provided above to verify that your state has either authorized or exempted our college to offer such classes or programs to you as a resident of that state.

If you reside in an “unauthorized” state and plan to take distance education classes, please note that we are not authorized or exempted to offer distance education classes or programs to you as a resident of an “unauthorized” state.  If you have questions or concerns, please contact Julie Witherow, Director of eLearning, at julie.witherow@ppcc.edu or 1(800) 456-6847, ext. 3049, or jacqueline.tomrdle@ppcc.edu or 1(800) 456-6847, ext. 3050.

The courses are NOT open entry/open exit or Independent Study. Instructors establish due dates for assignments and examinations. Within those time frames, however, students work at their own pace, with no specific times to be online. Online classes generally have the same maximum enrollments as traditional sections, and when a class is full, only the instructor can give students permission to enroll. NOTE: Both PPCC Online and CCC Online use the same software, but they are accessed at different sites. Check out the details below.

If you decide to take online classes, get started right by registering in the "Welcome to Desire2Learn" practice class and watching the video. Click on Orientations for details and instructions.

Important Facts about PPCC Online Courses

• When you register, look for classes with an N in the section number (for example, BUS 115-1N1).
• Most courses follow the standard semester calendar, but some are offered in 10-week and bi-semester formats (courses are not open entry).
• Textbooks are generally the same as for on-campus sections and are available at the PPCC bookstore. A few classes require that students also purchase a supplemental CD. Please contact the bookstore for more information.
• First-time online students are strongly encouraged to participate in an orientation. See the orientation page for more information.
• Special tuition rates apply. Check the printed schedule, the online Tuition and Fee Schedule or web registration for details.
• Plan to log in on the first day of class. PPCC Online classes are not open entry, and instructors will expect you to begin participating immediately. There are two ways to log in:
• Simply go to the Portal at my.ppcc.edu, click on the Student tab, and click on ppccConnect in the Online Course Access box. You don't have to log in again.
• You can also log in at online.ppcc.edu. Your user name is your Student Identification number (your S number), and your password is your Portal password. If you have not accessed the Portal and changed your password there yet, use the PIN you use to register for classes.

Important Facts about CCC Online Courses

• CCC Online is a system-wide program, with students and instructors participating from all thirteen CCCS colleges. Each student must choose a home school, and all earned credits are reflected on the home school transcript.
• When you register, look for classes with a C in the section number (for example, HIS 101-C11)
• Courses are available in 15-week and 10-week formats. The CCC Online schedule is often different from PPCC's, so check the web site (linked below) for details.
• Registration for all CCC Online classes closes on the Thursday before the class begins.
• Textbooks may be different than the ones used for PPCC classes. CCC Online texts are available at the Centennial Campus bookstore or online through the CCC Online web site (http://www.ccconline.org/)
• First-time students are encouraged to attend the orientation mentioned above. While some information will be specific to PPCC Online, there will be valuable information about online learning in general.
• Special tuition rates apply. Check the printed schedule, the online Tuition and Fee Schedule or web registration for details.
• Plan to log in either through the Portal by clicking on the CCC Online link or at  http://www.ccconline.org/ on the first day of class. Like PPCC online classes, CCC Online classes are not open entry, and instructors will expect you to begin participating immediately. Your user name is your Student Identification number (your S number), and your password is either your Portal password or the PIN you use to register for classes.