You  are  registered  to  take  one  or  more  online  or  hybrid  courses.  Online  courses  are  indicated  by  the    symbol  and  take  place  completely  online.  Hybrid  courses  are  indicated  by  the    symbol  and  combine  both  time  on-­‐campus  and  on  the  Internet  (through  “myEdmonds  CC”).  The  purpose  of  this  letter  is  to  provide  you  with  tips  to  help  you  succeed  online.  

Stay  Connected.  Students  are  required  to  activate  their  EdMail  (college  email)  account  in  order  to  receive  important  communications  about  enrollment,  financial  aid,  classes,  and  college  activities.  For  more  information  on  how  to  activate  EdMail  accounts,  change  passwords,  or  forward  email,  visit:  www.edcc.edu/edmail  

Get  Started!    • Access  to  online  courses  will  be  granted  by  your  instructor  on  the  first  day  of  the  quarter  • If  you  do  not  access  your  online  course  by  the  3rd  day  of  the  quarter,  you  may  be  dropped  • Hybrid  courses  will  be  made  available  when  directed  by  the  instructor  • Both  online  and  hybrid  courses  require  computer  skills,  access  to  the  Internet,  and  a  computer  which  

meets  minimum  system  requirements:  www.edcc.edu/online/support      • Login  to  myEdmondsCC:  blackboard.edcc.edu  

We’re  Here  for  You!  • Your  instructor  should  be  the  first  person  you  contact  for  most  course  related  questions  • Student  Technology  Advice  and  Resource  Team  (START)  helps  students  understand  available  technology,  

by  providing  one-­‐on-­‐one  support  as  needed  throughout  the  quarter:  www.edcc.edu/online/start    • Need  more  help?  Look  for  myEdmondsCC  training  workshops  in  the  Library:  www.edcc.edu/library  • Student  Technical  Support  Line:  1-­‐866-­‐886-­‐4854  (toll  free,  24x7  support)  • For  questions  regarding  your  registration,  visit:  es.edcc.edu  

Good  luck  in  your  studies  this  quarter  and  thank  you  for  enrolling  in  a  Distance  Learning  course!