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- Become an online student
Are you ready to take an online course? Here are some things to know before you register:
For 12 week courses that are part of programs:
You’ll need regular access to a computer and the internet
You’ll need a computer with a reliable internet connection, running Windows or Mac OS. You may also need other software and browser plugins installed on your computer. View recommended system requirments .
You’ll be spending 8-12 hours per week on your course
Almost all our online courses need between 8 and 12 hours per week study time, and most Continuing Studies online courses are 12 to 13 weeks in length. While this may sound like a big commitment, you’ll find that with some self-discipline (and a flexible study schedule), taking an online course is manageable.
You’ll be using email and browsing the internet
Continuing Studies students check into their online courses several times a week to access course materials, work on assignments, take part in discussions and group projects or talk to instructors and classmates.
You’ll be listening to audio and watching videos online
In our online courses, you may find yourself listening to audio instructional segments and watching instructors explain concepts in online videos. You may also find yourself participating in live web conference sessions using your computer’s microphone and speakers.
You’ll be doing a lot of writing
Most of your discussions with your instructors and classmates will be in writing. To be successful in an online course, you have to be confident with your writing skills.
Your first online course
After registering for an online course, you’ll receive a letter or email from Continuing Studies with the web address of your course website. This email will also have:
- instructions on where to buy your course instructional materials
- a list of software and/or browser plugins you will need to access your online course
Make sure to buy your course instructional materials well in advance of your course start date.
For more on being an online student with Continuing Studies, visit the For Students pages on the Technology Integrated Learning website.
Contact Continuing Studies
Phone: 250-472-4747 Email: [email protected]
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| Distance Learning and Research, Second Floor, McPherson Library, University of Victoria, PO Box 1800 STN CSC, Victoria BC, V8W 3H5 |
Distance Learning support team:
- Shonna Leung or Erica Groening: [email protected]
- Jessica Mussell, librarian for nursing, health information science, social work, child and youth care: [email protected]
- Justin Harrison, librarian for public administration, community development, and Indigenous governance: [email protected]
- Zahra Premji, librarian for public health and social policy, and social dimensions of health: [email protected]
Distance students have access to the same library collections and resources that our on-campus students use. The only difference is that our unit provides you with a dedicated line of support to assist you with your research needs.
Some of the ways we support you include:
- We can provide you with an orientation to the library collection
- We can provide you with research assistance (e.g. choosing databases to search, finding resources)
- We can send you materials from our collection or can borrow materials from other libraries on your behalf
- We can set you up with reciprocal borrowing privileges with other Canadian universities near where you live
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Complete your degree. Pick up a much-needed credit course. Or, seek out a certificate program to advance your career. We are leaders in distance education with close to 40 years of experience in customizing our approach so you can enjoy a full student experience without leaving your community.
We offer UVic's largest choice of online studies.
Undergraduate degrees by distance.
- Bachelor in Child and Youth Care , School of Child and Youth Care
- Post RN diploma BSN distance program , School of Nursing
- BA in Health and Community Services , School of Public Health + Social Policy
- Bachelor of Social Work , School of Social Work
Graduate degrees by distance
- Master of Arts in Community Development , School of Public Administration
- Master of Nursing , School of Nursing
- Master of Public Administration: MPA online , School of Public Administration
- Master of Public Health , School of Public Health + Social Policy
- Master of Science , School of Health Information Science
- Master of Social Work , School of Social Work
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- Supporting our distance students
We offer multiple learning strategies to support success. Our courses use one-on-one communication, small group discussion and classroom conferencing to bring students and instructors together. We provide the best tools for your learning environment regardless of your location or requirements. We use:
- student-centred online learning models
- interactive print, audio and video materials
- on-site workshops and intensives
- list serves, video-conferencing, interactive websites and e-learning
- audio and video streaming
- online learning systems
- Computer Help Desk is the first point of contact and assistance for learners
- Learn Anywhere offers access to technologies and tools to manage your online learning
The Faculty of Human and Social Development (HSD) is a proven leader in the delivery of distance and online learning programs. With more than 30 years of experience and pioneering distance education models, our expertise ensures you get the support you need to succeed.
We've been successful because we've listened to our students and responded to increasing demands for flexible learning environments. One-third of our students study on campus and two-thirds of our students are taking their programs online. Our distance education models are working―our graduates are leaders in their communities.
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UVic distance students study many of the same course topics and materials as on-campus students. In distance courses, you'll work with instructors and classmates through online discussions and real-time web conferencing. Explore our distance courses for: Undergraduate students. Graduate students.
Explore distance learning programs. For information on non-credit courses and programs, see the UVic Continuing Studies. Learn Anywhere. UVic Learn Anywhere provides information about resources and services to support your online learning experience. Study on your own terms.
Continuing Studies at UVic offers online programming so you can learn from anywhere, instead of being in a physical classroom. The flexibility of online learning allows you to balance your education with other responsibilities such as work, family, and travel.
Continuing Studies students check into their online courses several times a week to access course materials, work on assignments, take part in discussions and group projects or talk to instructors and classmates.
Distance student support. Distance students have access to the same library collections and resources that our on-campus students use. The only difference is that our unit provides you with a dedicated line of support to assist you with your research needs. Some of the ways we support you include:
Complete your degree. Pick up a much-needed credit course. Or, seek out a certificate program to advance your career. We are leaders in distance education with close to 40 years of experience in customizing our approach so you can enjoy a full student experience without leaving your community.