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Home > Online Learning > Getting Started
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You've made your decision to enroll at NDSCS! Now what do you do?
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- Admission to NDSCS is simple. Get started today. If you are a former NDSCS student, complete the Re-Application for Admission form.
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- When you receive your admission packet and student EMPL ID number, you need to "Claim Your Account" to obtain a User ID and password to log in and register for your classes. Click the link and follow the instructions. The User ID format is typically firstname.lastname and you'll create your own password.
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Students need to submit their ACT test results as part of the Admission process. If you do not have ACT scores and need a COMPASS test to determine eligibility for college English and Math classes, contact Distance Education for help finding a COMPASS test site in your region.
Course Placement requirements
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Determine eligibility.
Step-by-step instructions
Complete your FAFSA application.
NDSCS school code for FAFSA is 002996.
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- Students register for classes through the CampusConnection system.
Check out the online course schedule. Remember to work with your program advisor to help plan your schedules each semester.
For help navigating the CampusConnection, refer to the Campus Connection User Guide.
Steps to Add Classes...
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Log into CampusConnection
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Click Student Center
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Under "Academics" click Enroll
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Click the term
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Enter the class number of the first class
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Click Enter, Next
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Enter the class number of the next class,
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Click Enter, Next
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Repeat until all classes are entered.
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Click Proceed to Step 2 of 3.
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Click Finish Enrolling.
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View your schedule to make sure it is correct.
After you register for online classes, a "Welcome to NDSCS Online" email is sent to you with your class login ID and password at the end of the last paragraph. Watch your email for other communications from the college before the semester begins. Classes open the first full class day of the semester. Get help with your class login.
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- Books can be purchased online at www.ndscsbooks.com (See new site navigation instructions)
Books can be ordered from the NDSCS Bookstore or calling 800-342-4325, ext 3-2239. Textbook information may change before the information is reflected in the online syllabus. The Bookstore will have the most current list.
Some classes may require an access code or other supplement which is bundled with textbooks at the Bookstore. Books purchased from another source will not have the correct bundled items and students may be required to purchase additional supplements. Additional information will be posted in the online classes, as applicable.
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- Microsoft Word is required to complete and submit your assignments. Some courses require additional software which will be listed in the online course schedules each semester.
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- All NDSCS students are required to have an NDSCS email account. Once you have registered for class, you will be able to set-up your account.
When completed, log into both CampusConnection and NDSCS Online systems and enter that email address so both are using your NDSCS e-mail address for correspondence.
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- This will be needed to access TutorND.com for library services. NDSCS students who do not have a library card need to complete the Library Card Application to access this free online tutoring system. (NDSCS students who are not North Dakota residents are also eligible for this service.) Contact the Mildred Johnson Library if you need assistance.
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- New students will have an opportunity to take a free online orientation class called "SCS 101 Bits and Bytes for Online Success."
An email will be sent prior to the semester, offering the orientation, which consists of small assignments to learn how to use the online class tools. Students will have the chance to practice creating and submitting assignments using the various course tools and methods that may be used in a real online class. An instructor will be available online to help, if you have questions.
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- Online classes open the first full class day of the semester. They are not self-paced, but you will have access to them 24/7 once they begin. Look for due date information in your online courses so you don't miss assignment deadlines. Instructors often publish an assignment schedule within the class.
To log into class, go to NDSCS Online and enter the class log-in and password that was emailed to you. Click "Go to Class."
On the next page you'll see a link to course information. You will also see "My Profile" where you can change your password and update your e-mail address.
Online classes follow the same Academic Calendar, Refund Schedule and Willdcat Fee Payment schedules as traditional campus classes. Please review this information so you are aware of important dates for adding/dropping classes, paying tuition and fees, holidays, etc.
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The NDSCS Attendance Policy also applies to online classes. It is important to log into online classes often and keep up with class work and announcements from instructors be have better success in your classes.
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