Online Course Request Form

Online Course Requests for On Campus Students

For the Fall & Spring Semesters, on-campus students may request to enroll in one online course (offered through Online Programs) with the understanding that there are a limited number of seats available in each course. Students should discuss all course options with their on campus faculty advisor in advance to online request form submissions.

Important Dates for 2022/2023

** Please note: Spring online term options are NOT recommended for graduating seniors. Seniors will be shifted to September 1st graduation if enrolled in a spring online course needed to complete degree as spring online courses end after May campus graduation.

What are the eligibility criteria for Fall and Spring Terms requests?

1. Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior.
2. Priority will be given to graduating seniors.
3. Must meet overall GPA requirements of:
   Sophomores- 3.0 or higher
   Juniors- 3.0 or higher
   Seniors- 2.75 or higher

What courses are offered?

⇒ ONLINE COURSE CATALOG

Please refer to the online catalog link above for course options and detailed descriptions, however, make note that not all courses listed are available every term thus the need to pick your top three choices when requesting a seat. If you need further assistance, please contact onlinecourserequest@sjcme.edu with your specific on campus course requirement you are seeking to meet online and you will receive a response with your viable equivalence options.

What are the most common requests? Not all are available every term!

** students may not take TH 100 or EH 100 levels course online at SJC

ENGLISH ELECTIVES OPTIONS:

• EH 203 – American Literature I
• EH 204 – American Literature II
• EH 205 – Early British Writers

HISTORY

• HY 104 – Modern Global History
• HY 201 – History of the United States I
• HY 202 – History of the United States II

MATH

• MA 105 – College Algebra
• MA 107 – Contemporary Mathematics
• MA 205 – Elementary Statistics

PHILOSOPHY

• PH 200 – Human Nature and Ethics
• PH 201 – Introduction to Greek Philosophy
• PH 204 – Philosophy of Gender

THEOLOGY

• TH 102 – Introduction to the New Testament
• TH 104 – Introduction to the Old Testament
• TH 210 – Fundamental Doctrines and their Development
• TH 222 – World Religions
• TH 350 – Aging, Spirituality, and Senior Health Care

How do I Request an Online Course?

⇒ ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION REQUEST FORM

To access this form, please use the link above and enter your SJC email and Password. It will take you directly to the online submission form where you will enter the required information and your faculty advisor’s information. All fields must be completed, and your faculty advisor’s email must be entered to submit this request. There are drop down lists for many of the fields, which will assist you in entering some of the data.

FAQ

What are the expectations of an online course?

An online campus course is hosted through the online college on the Brightspace platform and follows the 10-week online format. You should plan on setting aside ten to twelve hours a week to be successful. The courses will usually have several written assignments, quizzes, and tests, as well as discussion board participation with your instructor and classmates. Assignments will have specific due dates and participation requirements, but you can complete them at times that are convenient for you. You are not required to be logged on to the course at certain times of day.

Available Terms

May I request enrollment in a Summer course?

Yes, you may enroll in up to two online summer courses with your faculty advisors permission, if a seat is available at the time of request & payment is made to secure enrollment.

May I request enrollment in a Fall online course?

Yes, if you meet the criteria on the Online Course Request Form. You may request to enroll in one online course (offered through Online Programs) with the understanding that there are a limited number of seats available in each course. Seats will be assigned based on need for graduation followed by a first come first serve with completed request forms and need priority. Students will be notified the week before the start of term if their request was granted.

May I request enrollment in a Winter online course?

No, on campus students cannot enroll in a Winter Term 10 week online course. The Online Program’s course term dates do not line up the On-Campus Spring Semester dates. Due to financial aid regulations, no exceptions can be made.

May I request enrollment in a Spring online course?

Yes, if you meet the criteria on the Online Course Request Form. You may request to enroll in one online course (offered through Online Programs) with the understanding that there are a limited number of seats available in each course. Seats will be assigned based on need for graduation followed by a first come first serve with completed request forms and need priority.

* Please note: Seniors will be September 1st Conferral if enrolled in a Spring online course needed to complete degree as spring online courses end after May campus graduation.

Cost:

What is my out of pocket cost for an online summer course?

Online undergraduate courses are 3 credits at $378 per credit for 2023 a course cost of $1134 to be paid in full out of pocket at registration to secure an available seat. Please note: you may not use Financial Aid or a tuition installment plan to cover summer tuition.

What is my out of pocket cost for an online Fall & Spring course?

An online fall course can be included in your schedule up to the on-campus maximum of 19 credits for no additional cost. If you are over 19 credits you are responsible to get the Dean’s approval and pay on campus credit overload fee per credit.

Resources

• TIPS: Steps to Online Course Success
• SJC Online Bookstore
• Online Student Handbook
• College Policies & Procedures

Questions

onlinecourserequest@sjcme.edu
Tanya Iverson / Senior Academic Advisor & Campus Enrollment Liaison
Office of Online Student Support
Call/Text: 207-893-7809
Office: 1-800-343-5498