eDegree FAQs

This page contains answers to the most frequently asked questions about eDegrees. You'll find questions from students, faculty, and staff below.

Student FAQs

1. How much does the eDegree program cost?
Tuition for courses in the eDegree program is the same as tuition for "on campus" courses.

2. How often do the classes start?
Courses in the eDegree program run on a regular college semester schedule, with classes beginning in January, May, and August.

3. Besides the GTCC application, what do I need to complete to apply to the eDegree Program?
To be considered for the program, applicants must complete a GTCC application; our program questionnaire; placement testing; and Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR). Applicants must also submit official copies of high school and college transcripts and successfully complete our online eLearning Orientation.

4. What happens when a program is full?
Once a program is full, we will wait-list other qualified applicants, letting them know when openings become available.

5. Am I required to be online at a certain time?
Generally, no. Most program courses run on a weekly schedule, with students completing assignments at their convenience by a certain deadline. Specific professors have different requirements, so always check the course syllabus.

6. Will I need to purchase textbooks or other materials?
Yes, most classes require textbooks. Some classes require additional materials, such as a web cam, a microphone, or a lab kit. This information is generally available a month or so before classes start and can be found on the bookstore web site.

7. Will I need to come to campus for tests?
Some instructors may require proctored examinations. However, you can make arrangements to complete these at other proctoring locations, not just on campus. To learn more, visit http://www.gtcc.edu/distance/degreeonline/proctoring.asp.

8. I've been out of school for a while. Are there any materials available to help me review for the placement tests?
There are online resources, including sample questions and review sites, to help you study.  You can find them through the Assessment Center's web page.

9. Which placement tests do I need and where can I take them?
If you haven't taken the SAT or ACT, you will need the COMPASS Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Writing, and Reading tests. The Medical Transcription program also requires the COMPASS keyboarding test in addition to these other placement tests.

Placement testing is offered on a walk-in basis daily at the Jamestown Campus and at the Greensboro and High Point campuses on specific days throughout the year. To learn more, visit the Assessment Center's web page.

10. How can I contact my instructors?
Your instructors' contact information will be on the course syllabus. You can also check the college Directory.

Faculty and Staff FAQs

1.  What do I do if an eDegree student in one of my classes isn't doing well?
Contact Kristi Short or Kent Cowan to let us know.  You may also want to refer the student to GTCC's distance Counseling Service, Ask the Counselor.

2.  How does a student in an eDegree program withdraw from a class?
The student sends an email to the instructor, who will forward it to Bunnie Lynn.  The email should include the student's ID number, last date of attendance (the last time he or she submitted an assignment), and his or her reason for withdrawing.

4.  I caught an eDegree student cheating or plagiarizing.   What should I do?
Let Kristi know and complete a Deportment Charge form to send to Dr. Jacqueline Pettiford that details the incident.

5.  Can I require eDegree students come to campus for proctored exams?
Yes and no.  You can require proctored exams, but the location needs to be convenient for the student.  Please see the guidelines on our site for setting up a Proctored Exam or contact Patrick Holyfield at the Assessment Center for help.