The best way to contact our team is to submit an email question via the Online and Distance Education assistance form<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that the Online and Distance Education office is able to answer only general education, program, enrollment, and course information inquiries. For detailed information regarding a program and\/or course, please contact the program’s department or the course instructor. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n As an NC State student taking online or distance education courses, you can expect to encounter a variety of delivery formats across courses and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, you may access course materials, activities, and assessments asynchronously with a web browser through Moodle, NC State\u2019s official Learning Management System (LMS). You might have synchronous classes or meetings with your instructor through Zoom or Google Meet. You might view course videos in Panopto, or collaborate with your peers in Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, or other parts of the Google Education Workspace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moodle:<\/strong> NC State\u2019s learning management system for course content delivery. Your application process for becoming an NC State student is based on your desired student classification: graduate student, undergraduate student, or Non-Degree Studies (NDS) student. Visit our Apply web page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The first place to start is to visit the following web pages on our website. There you will find information about: Courses:<\/a> A listing of courses that are offered each semester. Students enrolling in online and distance education classes for the first time are strongly encouraged to view the Distance Education Virtual Orientation (opens in new tab).<\/a> Please upload a copy of your transcript to your admissions application. Not all programs require you to submit transcripts, please check the program web page to confirm required materials. Note: The Online and Distance Education Office does not accept mailed transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Former and current NC State students can find instructions for ordering transcripts on the Student Services website<\/a>. If you have additional questions regarding your transcript, please contact the Student Services Center at (919) 515-NCSU (6278) or email them at studentservices@ncsu.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the program you are applying to requires an official transcript, it must be sent directly from the institution or institutions (if you attended more than one) to NC State University. Most institutions have mechanisms in place to directly send an official transcript to NC State electronically. For undergraduate admissions, please visit the Undergraduate Admissions website<\/a> for more information. For graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate School’s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Select the classes you desire to take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Register for classes via MyPack Portal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Please contact the Office of International Services<\/a> for assistance with internal questions or concerns. Please visit their website<\/a> first, as their website contains a lot of great information that may answer your questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may also contact the office of Online and Distance Education by submitting an email question via the Online and Distance Education assistance form<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Non-Degree Studies (NDS) students are not assigned advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have questions about a specific academic program, please contact the program coordinator. Each program webpage has a Program Coordinator listed with their preferred contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students may also email the Office of Academic Advising Programs and Services for assistance at academic-advising-programs-services@ncsu.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Students can take classes at NC State University through the Non-Degree Studies<\/a> (NDS) program. Through Non-Degree Studies, individuals in the Research Triangle area, across North Carolina and beyond are provided flexible access to NC State University\u2019s credit courses and programs. Thousands of individuals gain access to NC State through this portal each year, including individuals from under-represented populations, and those who are first-generation college students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Comprehensive student services, including virtual advising and registration assistance, are provided for individuals interested in continuing their education by engaging in on-campus and online and distance education credit courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through Non-Degree Studies, individuals can take undergraduate or graduate courses to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flexible enrollment options are available to meet demanding and busy schedules. Enrollment options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit the university enrollment calendar <\/a>to find the open enrollment date for NDS students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n All students registered in NC State courses can utilize both the Math Labs and the Unity Computer Labs. You will need your Unity ID and password. The links below have more information, such as hours and locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Math Computing Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unity Computer Labs (located campus-wide)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Your assigned email address will be your Unity ID @ncsu.edu. For example, Jane Doe\u2019s Unity ID is jedoe14, so her email address is jedoe14@ncsu.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For information about your NC State email<\/a> or your Unity Account<\/a> visit the OIT website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Not sure which Learning Management System (LMS) your course uses? Visit the WolfWare website<\/a> to find out course information, like technology used in the course. Instructions on how to look up a course in WolfWare are included below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Please refer to the Student Services website<\/a> for the current tuition and fees. In addition to visiting the Student Services website, you can review your student account, or view your bill online<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n For detailed information regarding undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees, services fees, and audits as an online and distance education student please visit the tuition and fees web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Financial aid eligibility is determined by the Financial Aid Office. We encourage you to contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A limited amount of grant funding is available to students who are enrolled in online and distance education (ODE) degree programs. Criteria for grant funding is based on academic merit, demonstrated financial need, and enrollment in multiple ODE courses per semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For additional information please visit NC State’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website<\/a> or call (919) 515-6278.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nDelivery Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How are online and distance education courses delivered?<\/h2><\/a>
Zoom or Google Meet:<\/strong> Video-conferencing application that allows synchronous online class sessions and other meetings between students, faculty, and staff.
Panopto:<\/strong> Video platform that houses and streams instructional videos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do I apply to take online and distance education classes?<\/h2><\/a>
I’m a new online and distance education student. How do I get started?<\/h2><\/a>
Programs<\/a>: A full list of certificate and degree options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apply:<\/a> Information and procedures on how to apply to an online and distance program and enroll in courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, you may contact the virtual advisor<\/a> to assist you in meeting your educational goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhere do I send transcripts?<\/h2><\/a>
How to Enroll<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do I search for and enroll in courses as an NDS student?<\/h2><\/a>
International Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who can I contact if I have any international questions or concerns.<\/h2><\/a>
Non-Degree\/Visiting Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who is my advisor?<\/h2><\/a>
How can non-degree students take classes at NC State?<\/h2><\/a>
I am an NDS student. When is my enrollment date?<\/h2><\/a>
Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can online and distance education students use on-campus computer labs?<\/h2><\/a>
What is my NC State email address?<\/h2><\/a>
How do I access my online and distance education class?<\/h2><\/a>
Tuition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How will I know how much my tuition will be if I register for online and distance education courses?<\/h2><\/a>
What fees do I pay as an online and distance education student?<\/h2><\/a>
Does financial aid cover online and distance education courses?<\/h2><\/a>
Testing Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n