CDL Online Student Orientation

WELCOME TO THE CENTER FOR DISTANCE LEARNING!

Online orientation will introduce you to student services staff and to other students new to the college. In a learning environment similar to your online classes, you will receive important information about ways to become a successful online learner. You will practice asking questions and interacting with other students in discussions. The online orientation is required for all students. Whether you are already accepted, waiting for your acceptance letter or just taking a class, you should start the orientation now. Online orientation should be completed before registration.


Access the CDL Online Orientation HERE!

• Complete all required modules and the self-test.

• Login and Password: Activate your login and password for your online courses. (Follow the link to MyESC and click on "About your login" for step-by-step instructions.)
• Contact Your Mentor/First Term Advisor: If you are a matriculated (degree-seeking) student, your mentor assignment information will be mailed to you after you complete the online orientation. If you have advisement-related questions before that, or if you are a nonmatriculated student taking courses, you may send an email message to cdladvisor@esc.edu.
• Register for Classes: Review Course Catalog, Term Dates and Register Online. You will need to login to register.
• Order your books and other materials.
• Join your class one week prior to the term start date. If you need to check on how to access courses, go to www.esc.edu/onlinecourses.
• Keep in Touch: You are responsible for participating actively in class, letting your instructor, student services staff or mentors know if you are having trouble with material or a personal situation. To contact us, call 1-800-847-3000, Ext. 2300, or you may use the student services form.

• Tips for Navigating a CDL Course
• Current Student Information
• Frequently Asked Questions: Get answers to common questions.
• Degree Planning Explained
• Transferring Credits
• Credit for Prior Learning
• Student Responsibilities: Learn what you can do to be a successful distance learner.
• Tuition: Find out about tuition and fees.
• Policies: Find out about extensions, grading, satisfactory academic progress and course withdrawals.
• Student Ambassadors: Get a current student's viewpoint from one of our student ambassadors.