If you are interested in registering for online classes, the following information may help: 

Online classes are 5 1/2 weeks in length. Therefore, the workload for any course is almost tripled since you will be completing it in less than half the time as you would an on-ground equivalent class. There are two online sessions during each semester. You may take online classes during either session or both, up to four total online classes (two per session). 

Online classes are interactive. Students engage not only with the lecture materials, assignments, and readings, but also with each other, through focused, facilitated discussions. 

Each online course is presented in an asynchronous format. This means that you won't have to attend classes at a specific time of day - you can log in whenever it's convenient for you, as long as you meet the attendance requirements of participating in class five out of every seven days. A portion of each course's grade is related to this attendance requirement. If you are dropped from an online class because of your attendance record, you will receive an "F" in the course. 

Qualifications

• You must have at least a 2.0 GPA.
• You should not have a pattern of dropping classes.
• You should have a good attendance record.
• You must complete the required assessment, Online Learning: Is it right for me?
• You must meet with the Online Advocate, Cindy Smith

Characteristics of Successful Online Students

• Must be self-motivated
• Must possess excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must possess good written communication skills
• Must enjoy working in a collaborative environment with the instructor and other students
• Must take responsibility for own learning

Requirements

• Must possess required technology*
• Must be able to purchase textbook**
• Must be willing to dedicate 15-20 hours per week to each online course
• Must be committed to logging on at least 5 of 7 days each week and actively participate in the discussion thread

Online classes have DIFFERENT registration deadlines than regular classes. If you are interested in registering for an online course or if you have any questions, please contact Tiffany Kaelin, Online Advocate at tkaelin@aii.edu or 617.582.4418. 

*For most General Education or other non-technology-based classes, a computer with sufficient processing speed, Internet access, and Microsoft Office. For core program classes, additional hardware and the current software application is also required. 

**Textbooks are purchased online; therefore, a credit card is needed to order from the designated supplier.