The Student Orientation to ANGEL is an orientation to the online learning environment and the virtual learning experience. Students taking their first virtual course at Macomb must successfully complete the orientation prior to the first day of class. Access to online course(s) begins on the official start day of class.

Online courses are those for which all regularly scheduled, traditional classroom-oriented teaching and learning takes place in virtual classrooms. All online (virtual) course sections are identified with a specific course section designator in the Academic Schedule of Classes. A "V" in the course section number, e.g., MKTG-1210-V0801, is an online (virtual) course offering.

Hybrid courses, also known as "blended" at some colleges and universities, are designed to deliver a significant amount of instruction and student engagement in a virtual learning environment and meet on campus for specific scheduled dates and times. All hybrid course sections are identified with a specific course section designator in the Academic Schedule of Classes. An "H" in the course section number, e.g., MKTG-2010-H0802, is a hybrid course offering.

Web-enhanced courses meet in traditional "on-ground" classrooms, on scheduled days and times, with teaching supported by ANGEL Learning software. There is not a specific section designator shown in the Academic Schedule of Classes to indicate if a course is a web-enhanced course.

No, traditional sixteen (16) week classes are typically condensed to eight (8) weeks when offered online or as hybrids. The same amount of academic preparation and work is required for eight week online classes as is required for sixteen week traditional on-campus classes

Virtual classrooms are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Although you are free to access your online course anytime day or night, instructors typically assign regular, weekly assignments with specific deadlines that must be met. It is recommended students schedule time to access online courses, read course announcements & instructor’s lecture notes, participate in discussion forums and take quizzes and exams.

Tuition is the same as on-campus courses; however, there is a $46 course fee for each online course. The course fee for each hybrid course section may vary. The course fees for online and hybrid course sections include all learning management software technology and technical support throughout the course.

Textbooks and materials can be purchased online or at either campus bookstore. Visit the Center Campus Bookstore Website or the South Campus Bookstore Website. If you have questions, please telephone: South Campus Bookstore at 586.445.7385 or Center Campus bookstore at 586.286.2093.

Follow the same registration, withdrawal, and refund guidelines as traditional, on-campus classes. Check Web Advisor for drop/add, refund and other polices. Please note: Hardware malfunction of your personal computer or failure to complete the Student Orientation to ANGEL on a timely basis do not justify a special refund.

•Set aside 15+ hours a week for each accelerated 8-week online course. •Provide meaningful contributions five out of seven days per week in online and hybrid courses. •Complete the Student Orientation to ANGEL prior to the first day of class. •Access virtual course(s) by logging into ANGEL on the first day of class.

Yes, online and hybrid courses have the same academic rigor and relevance as on-campus courses.

No, they are about the same. Virtual classes may feel more intense because the traditional 16 week term is accelerated into an 8 week term. Sometimes people come into an online class thinking it will be like a "correspondence course." Nothing could be further from the truth. Online classes require a tremendous amount of interaction among students and between students and faculty -- more so, in fact, than in the traditional classroom because everyone must participate.

Most testing is completed online with a time limit for completion. However, some courses require proctored testing done by your instructor, in the learning center of Macomb, or your home college.

No, virtual courses are designed to give you as much flexibility as you need to complete your work. While assignments have specific due dates, you may complete your work at any time prior to that date. Remember, the virtual classroom is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Many students work best late at night; others work best first thing in the morning. With virtual courses, you decide the best time to complete your assignments.

Yes, the First Day Handout/Course Syllabus is the foundation of the course. It will help you to be a successful online student. Read, comprehend, and follow the syllabus in detail. Contact the instructor if you need something in the syllabus clarified. Print out the syllabus so you can refer to it off-line. One last tip—read the syllabus.

It is best to have your own computer when enrolling in online courses. However, if the need arises to attend the campus, the library allows time-limited access to the internet using their computers and computer labs are on both campuses.

If you lose connection while completing a course quiz, email your instructor immediately. The only quiz ANGEL Support is authorized to reset is the Student Orientation to ANGEL assessment quiz.

• Email askanadvisor@macomb.edu or phone Center Campus Counseling at 586-286-2228 or South Campus Counseling at 586.445.7211 to inquire about college admission, course offerings, and transfer information or to determine if online courses are right for you. • Email instructor(s) for course related questions. • For technical issues such as a password reset, login issues, or compatibility concerns contact the ANGEL SUPPORT team at angelsupport@macomb.edu or 877-362-2662.

When logged into ANGEL, click Edit on the Courses pane to see your list of courses. Select the course(s) you wish to view and then check yes for Show Disabled and Save. If desired, click Semester for Group By and click Save.

ANGEL Usernames are the same as WebAdvisor User ID's (the same username to register for classes). To obtain your WebAdvisor User ID, go to WebAdvisor and then click on “What’s My UserID?”

The default password for all first time logins is your six (6) digit date of birth, e.g., February 14, 1983, is 021483. Students are prompted to change the default password at the first-time login.

Contact the ANGEL Support team @ angelsupport@macomb.edu or 877-362-2662.

The MCCVLC is a pilot project of the Michigan Community College Association that distributes online class offerings from member colleges to students in a virtual learning environment with support services provided by the host college. Any student currently enrolled in a Michigan Community College may register for one or more of the courses.

Macomb Community College has agreements with Franklin University in Ohio, University of Michigan-Dearborn, and Walsh College in Troy that offer students online coursework leading to a Bachelor’s Degree. Franklin University offers degrees in business administration, technical administration, computer science, health services administration, and management information systems. University of Michigan-Dearborn offers a degree in general studies and Walsh College offers degrees in General Business, Management and Marketing. For more information, contact Macomb’s Transfer and Articulation Department at 586.286.2216.