You may be wondering. . .just what is an Online Course?
  • Will I miss the personal contact?
  • How long will I be sitting at my computer?
  • Does this save me time?
  • What am I getting myself into?

Travel through this online orientation to help yourself answer these questions and more.

Just work through the pages, one at a time. 
Click on the link at the bottom of the page when you are ready to forge on. 

Of course, if you are very comfortable with computers, you can skip ahead. This orientation is for you.  We suggest you read all of the following pages since your instructor will assume that you are familiar with the information.

Step 1: What It Takes to Be a Successful Online Student
Step 2: How to Suceed in Virtual Courses
Step 3: Self-Assessment
Step 4: Contact Instructor
NOTE:  It is also recommended that you take the assessment available on the Mississippi Virtual Community College Web site.  Click here to take the MSVCC self assessment.

Virtual College Orientation Dates
Summer 2008


Oxford Campus
June 2 1:30 Room 208
June 2 3:30 Room 208
June 2 5:30 Room 208

DeSoto Center Campus
June 2 1:30 Room 336
June 2 3:30 Room 336
June 2 5:30 Room 336
June 3 1:30 Room 336
June 3 3:30 Room 336
June 3 5:30 Room 336

Senatobia Campus
June 2 1:30 Union Room 208
June 2 3:30 Union Room 208
June 2 5:30 Union Room 208