Hello and Welcome to Distance Education!

New River Community College's distance education program:

• is part of the college’s effort to increase educational access;
• is for students who need to pursue academic goals outside the traditional classroom setting;
• takes advantage of a variety of delivery formats including: telelectures, mixed media, computer/software, Internet/Web-based, and live two-way interactive instruction;
• enables you to achieve your educational goals if you are committed and motivated.

You can earn the following degrees and/or certificates through distance education courses:

• Associate of Arts and Sciences in General Studies
• Associate of Arts and Sciences in Liberal Arts
• Associate of Arts and Sciences in Science
• Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration
• Associate of Applied Science in Business Management
• Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology
• Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Support Technology with a Specialization in Medical Administrative Support
• Word Processing Certificate
• Accounting/Keyboarding Career Studies Certificate
• Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Career Studies Certificate
• Administrative Assistant Career Studies Certificate
• Human Resource Practices Career Studies Certificate
• Medical Office Assistant Career Studies Certificate

How to get started in distance education?

ENROLL TODAY!

1. Visit Register for Classes to sign up for classes.
2. Buy books (http://www.nr.edu/bookstore). Start coursework on the first day of classes.
3. Ask questions. Student support is available through the Distance Education department de@nr.edu or call (540) 674-3614 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Monday – Friday)
4. Once class starts, stay connected with your instructor. Visit http://www.nr.edu, click on employee directory.

In addition to the college’s distance learning programs and support services, New River Community College's distance education department also manages the off-campus location at the New River Valley Mall in Christiansburg.  Several full-time programs are housed there in addition to an array of college transfer courses.  If you have any questions, e-mail the off-campus site at ocas@nr.edu.

Wishing you continued successes,

Linda Capone Claussen
Director of Distance Education/Off-Campus Services
lclaussen@nr.edu
(540) 674-3600 ext. 4364 (main campus)
(540) 674-3610 (off-campus)