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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. For assistance with the application process, contact Enrollment Services (phone 800-342-4325 ext 3-2202 or 701-671-2202 or email agnes.fettig@ndscs.edu).
IMPORTANT NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO REGISTRATION
Official transcripts for all colleges attended must be received by NDSCS Enrollment Services before students can register for classes.
Be sure to allow ample time when requesting transcripts so they may be received before the start of the semester. Students may have been allowed to register in prior semesters before NDSCS received all official transcripts but the Department of Education and the North Dakota University System require colleges to have all transcripts received before allowing students to register. Missing transcripts will result in a delay in registration.
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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 into CampusConnection. Click the link and follow the instructions. The User ID format is typically firstname.lastname and you'll create your own password. In CampusConnection students can view "To Do" lists, add and drop classes, check NDSCS account balances, make payments to NDSCS, claim financial aid awards, update contact information ad more.
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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 day of the semester. Get help with your class login.
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- Books are required for online classes and can be purchased online at www.ndscsbooks.com (See new site navigation instructions). Please order early to allow sufficient time for shipping.
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NOTE: Some courses require access codes for students to access additional content from the publisher. The access codes are specific to NDSCS classes and will be bundled with books purchased through the NDSCS Bookstore. Access codes purchased from another source will not work and students would need to pourchase an additional code for the NDSCS class.
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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(es), 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 email address for correspondence.
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- This will be needed to access library services for TutorND.com and Films on Demand. NDSCS students who do not have a library card need to complete the Library Card Application to access the free online tutoring system and other library services. (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 email address.
Online classes follow the same Academic Calendar, Refund Schedule and Wildcat 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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Using CampusConnection - Students should become familiar with the CampusConnection User Guide. The Guide will walk through the steps for various procedures such as how to register for classes, pay bills, accept financial aid awards, view grades and unofficial transcripts and update bio information. To access the CampusConnection system, students must use their EMPL ID # (received with Admission packet) to "claim their account" which activates the UserID and creates a password.
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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 have better success in your classes.
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Refund Schedules are posted on the Business Affairs website. The schedules show a percentage of refund for students withdrawing from school. Students who drop part of their class schedule but do not totally withdraw will receive 100% refund up to the date listed on the schedule but no refund after that date. Classes that start on dates that are not listed will follow a different refund schedule. Contact Distance Education if you have questions about a unique schedule.
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State Authorization Information for Out-of-State Students
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Documents
Getting Started Checklist for Online Students
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Getting Started Checklist for Online Students
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