3,500+ classes converted from in-person to remote delivery
3,000+ faculty received training in remote class delivery
In-Person and Remote Learning with a Personal Connection
At Columbus State you can choose to attend classes online, in person, or a combination of each. We have the experience, dedication, and resources to help you whether you're in the front row of a classroom or the comfort of your own home.
Types of Online Courses
In addition to online courses, we also offer "blended" courses that include a weekly in-person meeting and "live online" classes that include a regularly scheduled live session. Check your schedule to make sure you're signed up for the course type you want. For more information, use this Guide to In-Person, Web, and Blended Courses.
How to Sign Up for Online Courses
There's no special process to sign up for an online course at Columbus State. Follow the Get Started Guide to apply to Columbus State. See Register for Classes for more information how to add an online course to your schedule.
What to expect in online/remote learning
Students are sometimes hesitant about taking classes online, but you don't need to be! Online learning gives you the convenience of learning anywhere combined with the personal component of interacting with your instructors and classmates to enhance your education experience.
Here you'll find all the tips you need to make sure you're ready for a great online or remote learning experience.
Academic Tools
Blackboard
Blackboard is Columbus State's online learning management system. In Blackboard, online students communicate with their professors, find multimedia presentations, and talk to other students via message boards and chats.
More Online/Remote
Learning Tools
We support a number of other tools for remote and online learning. Find information on videoconferencing, mobile apps, email, and other tools that may be used in your courses.
Keys to Being an Effective Online Student
Successful Online Learning
Carving out your learning space
Attending online classes and studying in your home can be a big change for some. In many cases, we are sharing space with others in the household who are also learning or working, which is a lot of togetherness! Here are a few tips to help you focus on your studies for greater success.
- Find Your Place. If you can, designate a space in your home where you can have your own workstation to do your focused work – and make sure that everyone understands what that space is devoted to.
- Make a Schedule. Create and post a time-management plan in a visible area so that you can see it (as a reminder), and so household members know when you will be unavailable.
- Be Flexible. If you are taking care of children/family members or have other responsibilities, set the best schedule you can and be open to adjusting the schedule if you find it does not work.
- Practice Patience. There will be times when none of the above will work. Be patient with yourself and your housemates and give yourselves credit for everything you are managing together.