Distance Learning at WVC

Welcome! Distance learning courses provide learning opportunities for students limited by work, time, or distance, or those who enjoy alternative learning environments. Distance learning courses can also offer students taking on-campus courses a more flexible class schedule.

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New to Online Classes?

If you haven’t taken an online class before, our New to Online Learning guide will help you determine if you are ready for this type of learning environment.

Types of distance learning courses currently available at WVC are:

Distance learning classes at WVC are offered using the ANGEL course management system. Some courses are coded as WVC online (VC) and others are coded as WashingtonOnline (WO). While theses course are taught in the same way, there are some important differences (schedules, book ordering, etc.) depending on where instructor is physically located.

WVC Online – Courses with section code of VC: These classes are taught online by WVC faculty using ANGEL. These courses are only available to WVC students. Books are available through the bookstore Wenatchee campus.

WashingtonOnline – Courses with section code of WO: These courses are taught using ANGEL by faculty from other Washington state community colleges. These courses are available to students at several different colleges throughout the state. Books are normally purchased online. See ordering book information.

Before you enroll in a distance learning course you should:

• Make sure you clearly understand requirements listed in the footnote for each course you want to enroll in. See course listing located at: http://www.wvc.edu/courses/
• Make sure to check important dates on calendar of online classes
• Have an email account and access to a computer with Internet connection
• Be aware that you will use ANGEL, a web-based platform used to manage distance learning courses (course assignments, handouts, online discussions, grade report, etc)
• Expect to use of Internet website as requested by instructor
• Be aware that distance learning courses are flexible, but not faster or easier than traditional courses.

Contact Information

Claver Hategekimana, PhD
Coordinator of Distance Learning, Teaching & Learning Center
509.682.6718
Fax: 509.682.6711
Toll free in Washington state: 877.WVC.4YOU, ext. 6718
Email: chategekimana@wvc.edu

Registration/Admissions
509.682.6806
Toll free in Washington state: 877.WVC.4YOU, ext. 6806
Email: registrar@wvc.edu
Fax: 509.682.6801

WVC Library
509.682.6710
Toll free in Washington state: 877.WVC.4YOU, ext. 6710