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College of the Canyons Orientation Letters

Read your Instructor's letter for information about their course, such as their required textbooks(s), instructional materials, important dates, scheduled online meeting times, proctored exams, or other course requirements for your Online & OnlineLIVE courses.  

If you do not see an orientation letter for your course, please Contact Us, and we will provide you with your Instructor's email address so that you can contact them directly with any questions. Thank you!

Understanding Class Types

In the class schedule you will see classes listed as Online, OnlineLIVE, or as a combination of both formats. For descriptions of these different delivery formats, visit Online & OnlineLIVE.

  • What to expect in an OnlineLIVE course:

    In an OnlineLIVE class, you will meet with your instructor and classmates online during scheduled classtimes via Zoom and Canvas. Your instructor will initiate regular contact with students throughout the term through scheduled online class meetings, utilize communication and/or assessemnt tools in Canvas, and hold regular office hours. 

    Be sure to read the instructor's orientation letter for each class you register for, in order to be aware of the type of class you're in, what to expect, and how to best prepare and get started.

  • What to expect in a Online course:

    In an online class, all class work is conducted online through Canvas without a requirement for real-time/live meetings.  Your instructor will initiate regular contact with students throughout the term through communication and assessemnt tools in Canvas, and will hold regular office hours. 

    Be sure to read the instructor's orientation letter for each class you register for, in order to be aware of the type of class you're in, what to expect, and how to best prepare and get started.

  • What to expect:

    In course with combination of Online & OnlineLIVE delivery methods, some class meetings will be conducted via Canvas/Zoom during scheduled times, and the remainder of the class will be Online.

    Be sure to read the instructor's orientation letter for each class you register for, in order to be aware of the type of class you're in, what to expect, and how to best prepare and get started.

Find Your Textbooks: 

COC Bookstore

Find the required textbook before class begins at www.coc.bncollege.com

ZTC Textbooks

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) are digital textbooks available for free to students.

Online readiness materials

 Canvas online tutorials button

 Top Canvas Tips

  Three Keys for Online Student Success

For Faculty: Guide to Orientation Letters