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OFFTO
OFF TOAA
GOODSTART
GOOD START!
!
Read this document before beginning your course.
Read
Keepthis document
it for before
the duration beginning
of your studies. your course.
Keep it for the duration of your studies.
6 STEPS TO START OFF RIGHT
1. READ THIS GUIDE AND KEEP IT HANDY 5. READ INTRODUCTION AND
INSTRUCTIONS
This guide contains essential information about: As a student, you are responsible for knowing the rules
and procedures that govern your studies at Cégep à
– The Introduction and Instructions guide, which presents distance. Please read Introduction and Instructions
the main rules and procedures at Cégep à distance at cegepadistance.ca/introduction.
– The Campus that you will connect to in order to take
your courses or carry out various administrative tasks Policies and regulations
– The support and supervision offered by Cégep à distance Since Cégep à distance is an integral part of the Collège de
Rosemont, you are subject to its policies and regulations.
– Other things that may be useful during your studies
You can read them at cegepadistance.ca/rules.
at Cégep à distance
2. CHECK YOUR WAYBILL
6. START NOW!
If your course materials are wrapped, open the package
to inspect all the documents. If anything is missing, Start your course right away! You have six months
contact Cégep à distance within 30 days at to submit all your assignments, and the countdown to
514-864-6464 or 1-800-665-6400, option 1, or the deadline has already begun! Begin by reading the
by email at infoscol@cegepadistance.ca to report Study Guide and then dive into your Workbook or
the missing material and obtain a replacement. your Textbook.
3. READ YOUR WELCOME LETTER AND
PUT IT SOMEWHERE SAFE To contact us
Your welcome letter contains: educinfo@cegepadistance.ca
– Your username and password for the Campus
514-864-6464 or 1-800-665-6400
online environment
– Your tutor’s name and contact information To contact your tutor over the phone
– The due dates for your assignments You can leave a voice mail any time
– Dial 514-864-6464 or 1-800-665-6400.
CHECK THAT YOU HAVE YOUR
4. MAILING LABELS AND PUT THEM – Press 2.
SOMEWHERE SAFE – Then dial your tutor’s number.
If your assignments are to be submitted by mail, you Attention! If the number starts with a zero (0),
should have labels and envelopes. If your assignments you must replace the zero (0) with one (1).
are to be submitted through the Campus online Example: number 0265 becomes 1265.
environment, you will not receive labels and envelopes.
Or
If the number has just three digits, add a 1
to the beginning.
Example: 789 becomes 1789.
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INTRODUCTION
AND INSTRUCTIONS:
YOUR GUIDE
TO SUCCESS
INTRODUCTION Tutors’ response time
AND INSTRUCTIONS Tutors have two business days to respond to messages
and phone calls. The best method of communication is
The document entitled Introduction and Instructions the messaging system in the Campus. You may also use
is available on our website (cegepadistance.ca/ the telephone system, as necessary.
introduction) as well as in the General Resources
section of your course.
SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS
CHECKLIST OF RULES AND GUIDELINES Sending more than one assignment at a time to
your tutor is not allowed. The assignments are to be
You have just enrolled in one or more courses at Cégep submitted to your tutor in order, one at a time. You
à distance. Here is a summary of the various rules to must wait for the tutor’s feedback before submitting the
follow to effectively organize your educational progress. next assignment.
All of the information mentioned here is excerpted from
If you send more than one assignment at a time, the
the Introduction and Instructions guide, available on our
extra assignments will be returned to you UNMARKED,
website (cegepadistance.ca/introduction) and from the
which may end up causing you a delay. Also note that
General Resources section of your course.
assignments sent directly to the tutor by email will
Course deadline not be marked.
You have six months to complete and submit the Tutors’ correction time
assignments for each course. You must take your
Tutors have three business days to correct an assignment
examination(s) within three months of the date that the
or exam.
grade for your final assignment is recorded in your file.
IMPORTANT! Don’t forget to include postal delivery
Cancellation – Confirmation times, if applicable.
– You must report your intention to drop or continue – If it seems to be taking a long time to correct your
a course, to avoid having a failing grade on your assignment, please contact your tutor first to ensure
transcript. the assignment was received.
– You have 30 business days after your course start date – If your assignments are to be submitted through the
to drop it. The withdrawal deadline for each course can Campus online environment, only one assignment will
be found in the Campus. be active at the beginning of your course. Subsequently,
the entry of each assignment grade in the system will
– During the withdrawal period, your course will be activate the next assignment.
confirmed automatically as soon as you submit
evaluations worth 20% of the course grade. After you Examination
do so, you can no longer drop the course.
All homework assignments must be corrected and the
– After the withdrawal deadline, you cannot drop the grades must appear in your file before you can access
course for any reason. your final evaluation. If you have an oral exam to do, the
– You are responsible for your progress in your course(s), grade for your oral exam must appear in your file before
because dropping one or more courses may change you can access your written exam.
your student status. If you become a part-time student,
you will have to pay tuition for your active courses in
that session. EXTENSIONS
– IMPORTANT! If you do not drop your course by the To request an extension for an assignment, you must have
deadline, you must finish and pass it (assignments and at least one corrected assignment and the grade must
exam) to avoid having a failure on your transcript. appear in your file. No exceptions will be permitted.
– After the withdrawal deadline, you will receive a letter
giving you the deadline for confirming the course.
Cont’d
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IMPORTANT! Special conditions for the following courses:
Physical Activity and Health (109-101-MQ), the mark from
your 4th assignment must appear in your file; Physical WANT TO PASS
Activity and Autonomy (109-103-MQ), the mark from your
3rd assignment must appear in your file. THE ENGLISH
The extension for assignments is two months and the
extension for exam(s) is one month. EXIT EXAM?
– Under My Courses, select your course and click
Request Extension.
– You must apply separately for each course, if applicable.
– There is a $40 fee for each extension for assignments
and exams, for each course.
IMPORTANT! Your request must be completed no
more than five (5) business days after the assignment
submission deadline date or final evaluation date for
Didn’t pass your last attempt?
your course. Feeling anxious because
NO extensions will be granted to students who do not you have to re-take the
meet these criteria. In addition, Cégep à distance never
grants a second extension.
examination?
Cégep à distance offers you a winning formula
with the course
PREPARING FOR THE ENGLISH EXIT EXAM
(864-MEE-FD)
PREPARING FOR THE ENGLISH EXIT EXAM
(864-MEE-FD) is designed to help you prepare for the
Ministerial Examination of College English by working on
the areas where you need more practice and confidence.
When you take Preparing for the English Exit Exam
(864-MEE-FD), you get:
– An evaluation based on a personalized analysis of your
previous exam results.
– A review of everything you need to pass.
– Personalized coaching by a specialized Exit Exam tutor.
– Assignments and exercises specifically designed for the
things you find difficult.
– A 10-to-15-week program adapted to your needs.
– A trial exam to make sure your next attempt will be
successful.
– Accessible learning materials and attentive assistance.
To register:
cegepadistance.ca/englishexitexam
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Username and
HOW TO ACCESS THE CAMPUS Password
– Your username and
ONLINE ENVIRONMENT password were sent
to you by mail in the
welcome letter that
came with your course
materials.
– Your username and
password are case-
sensitive. Make sure to
use the UPPER- and
lower-case letters
correctly and to enter
HOW TO ACCESS THE CAMPUS any spaces, and do not
Click on Access at cegepadistance.ca/en confuse letter O with
or go to cegepadistance.ca/myfile. number 0.
ACCESS THE CAMPUS TO: FAQs
– Confirm your registration.
– Change your address or phone number. Why is the system
– Contact your tutor using the course messaging system. asking me to re-enter
– Take part in a forum for a course. my username and
– Access your final evaluation. password?
– Get information about your marks and your course progress. If you stop using
– Download your tax receipts. your computer for
– Access your course(s) and assignments. 30 minutes or more,
your work session
IF YOUR ASSIGNMENTS HAVE TO BE SUBMITTED BY MAIL: will automatically be
terminated and you
Use the address labels provided with your course materials.
will have to reconnect
to the system.
HOW TO ACCESS THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
I would like to speak
Once you are logged into the Campus, click the Access my course button for the course to my tutor in person.
you want to access. Can I telephone?
Yes, you can leave a
message in your tutor’s
voice mail box and he or
she will get back to you
in a maximum of two
business days.
I would like to
communicate with other
MY FILE Click on Access my course students who are taking
Home my course. Can I?
Personal file Yes. Just visit the
Report card discussion forums to
Stat. of account
share your tips and meet
Path
Campus options other students registered
E-mails
Documents
to your course.
Courses
Admission
Commandite
Registration
Non creditable registration
Sanction application
Online shop
Options
MY COLLEGE
Links
Public documents
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STUDENT SUPPORT
AND SUPERVISION
CÉGEP À DISTANCE’S TEAM SUPPORTS YOU
THROUGHOUT YOUR LEARNING PROJECT BY
– Assigning you a tutor to help and encourage you. When you are registered at Cégep à distance,
– Recommending tools that will help you to more you can count on professional services during
efficiently manage your study time. your entire time on the way to success!
– Providing advice on effective work habits adapted
to your particular situation and specific to
distance learning.
– Providing personalized support for students who are SUPPORT TOOLS
admitted conditionally. Visit cegepadistance.ca/help to discover a number of
– Helping you to plan upcoming semesters (choosing student success resources. Feel free to check them out!
courses, updating your educational plan, etc.).
– Helping you to deal with unforeseen events that could – Introduction and Instructions
hinder your educational success. – On the road to success TV program and website
– Referring you to online educational and career – Time Management Guide
orientation resources. – Examination Stress Guide
YOUR TUTOR – The Road to Success Guide
– Welcomes you. – And more!
– Answers your questions about the course material
within two business days by telephone or Any questions?
e-mail, regardless of whether your course is print-based Contact us!
or in the Campus online environment. 514-864-6464 or 1-800-665-6400
– Corrects and provides feedback on your assignments. Press 1
or
– Helps you to prepare for the final exam. educinfo@cegepadistance.ca
– Corrects your final exam.
Communicating with your tutor
By telephone
You can leave a voice mail anytime.
– Dial 514-864-6464 or 1-800-665-6400.
– Press 2.
– Then dial your tutor’s number.
Attention! If the number starts with a zero (0), you
must replace the zero (0) with one (1).
Example: 0265 becomes 1265.
or
If the number is composed of three (3) digits, you must add
one (1) in front.
Example: number 789 becomes 1789.
In writing
– Send a message through the Campus messaging
service.
– Participate in the online forum for the course.
– Add questions when submitting an assignment.
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OUR TIPS FOR
SUCCESSFULLY
COMPLETING
YOUR DISTANCE
COURSES
1. PLAN YOUR TIME 3. ESTABLISH YOUR STUDY STRATEGY
• Set a realistic schedule that takes all your obligations • Before you begin, look over your schedule and set
into account: work, family, transit time, courses, your priorities: which courses or assignments should
activities, etc. come first?
• Create a timeline for each course; ideally, plan to • If possible, study every day; a brief period each day
submit your first assignment in the first month. can really pay off.
• Plan for the unexpected; don’t procrastinate until the • Don’t forget to take a 10-minute break after every
last minute—you could end up really regretting it. 50 minutes of studying.
•
Stick to your timeline and adjust along the way if • Don’t hesitate to contact your resources—they are
necessary. there to help you: tutor, Academic Advisor.
2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE AND
THE RIGHT TIME TO STUDY 4. BE AWARE OF YOUR MOTIVATION
• Find a suitable location and get rid of all sources of • Remember what is motivating you to pursue your
distraction (cellphone, social networks, etc.) so you education: better job, better lifestyle, better salary?
can focus without being disturbed.
• If you are feeling unmotivated, figure out why:
• Establish your study ritual based on the time of day the course, trouble understanding the material,
you are most efficient. schedule, sense of isolation, lack of support?
• Explain to your family and friends the purpose and • Contact your tutor, who will be happy to give you
goal of your studies (to help them understand your advice, share tips or guide you to the resource you
need to devote time to studying). need to regain your motivation.
• Don’t feel guilty about taking this time for yourself.
Be proud: you are building your future!
Don’t forget that Cégep à distance is here
for you. Reach out and we will help you:
514-864-6464 (1-800-665-6400) or
educinfo@cegepadistance.ca.
7Back cover photo: DeanDrobot/iStock – Photos without mention: iStock and Thinkstock
To contact us
educinfo@cegepadistance.ca
514-864-6464 or 1-800-665-6400
Cégep à distance
6300, 16e Avenue
Montréal (Québec)
H1X 2S9
cegepadistance.ca/en
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