ONLINE PROGRAMS | ABOUT COURSES

When can I start my online course?

The ITT Technical Institutes operate on a 12-week quarter system. On-line courses can be accessed beginning at 12:01 on Monday in the first week of the quarter. Since each course is designed to take six weeks, initially you will take two consecutive courses each quarter. Each academic week will run from noon on Monday through 11:59 a.m. the following Monday, Eastern Standard Time. Click here for a student calendar.

Do I have to be online at specific times?

There are deadlines for assignments and final exams, and online participation is required. Within these constraints, you can study, participate in discussions and complete your assignments whenever you wish.

Can I work ahead?

We typically try to keep the class working on the same general areas during any given week because of the importance of participation in the online learning environment.

What happens if my course is not accessible for some reason?

Our online course platform is very reliable. In the event of a technical problem in which the course is not accessible, provisions will be made to accommodate students depending on the severity and length of the inaccessibility. If you experience problems with your own computer or Internet service provider, contact technical support and/or your instructor or academic support coordinator, if necessary.

How will I be graded?

You will be graded on assignments and quizzes throughout the course, participation and based on your final exam. Final exams will only represent 15% to 25% of the course grade, depending on the course. Read the Grading section for more information.

Can I review material prior to taking my final exam?

One of the best features of an online course is that all course material is available 24 hours a day throughout the course. In addition, the sixth week of each course is devoted to review, online self-assessments with feedback and a sample final exam. Your instructor is also available to answer questions.

What happens if I miss a week?

Every student must meet the course attendance and participation requirements. For online courses, attendance means participating in class communications and activities electronically over the Internet. The ITT Technical Institute will monitor this participation. Failure to participate can result in the school identifying you as absent from the class communication or activity of the course. If you fail to attend classes in an online course for eight consecutive calendar days, you will have withdrawn from the course. See the Withdrawals section.