Washtenaw Community College

How to Register for Blended Classes

The requirements for taking blended classes depend on your status. We have requirements because students who meet them have a far greater chance of succeeding in blended classes.

Find the group you belong to in the following list.

Group 1: At Least 15 Credits and GPA 2.3 or Higher

If you have at least 15 college credits in academic classes and a 2.3 GPA or higher, you’re all set as long as you’ve been admitted to WCC.

Group 2: Less Than 15 Credits or GPA 2.0 to 2.2

If you have less than 15 college credits in academic classes or your GPA is 2.0 to 2.2, you can take blended classes after you successfully complete the Introduction to Online Learning class. It’s self-paced and takes a maximum of two weeks. You don’t have to be admitted to take it.

Group 3: GPA Lower Than 2.0

If your GPA is lower than 2.0, we’re concerned about your ability to succeed in a blended class. We encourage you to talk to an advisor or counselor. Together, you can develop an academic plan to raise your GPA to the level needed to take blended classes. You also need to talk to an advisor or counselor if you believe there are special circumstances that should qualify you to bypass the requirements.

Verify Your Eligibility

If you’re a WCC student or you’ve been admitted to the College, you can verify your eligibility to take blended classes. Just log into MyWCC and then follow the path Student Services › Student Records › Distance Learning Eligibility.

Next Steps

1. Enroll in your blended class during the registration period. You register for classes online using MyWCC.
2. Test your access to the Blackboard class management system.
3. While you’re in Blackboard, click on the My Courses panel and select the Online Prep Site to see what books or other materials you need. You also can find your needed books and materials by checking the class schedule.
4. If you’ll use financial aid to pay for your books, authorize a financial aid transfer to WCC’s Barnes & Noble Bookstore. To do this, log into MyWCC and follow the path Financial Aid › Bookstore Information › Barnes & Noble Transfer Authorization.
5. Order your books and any other materials through the Barnes & Noble Bookstore. You can order online, by phone, or at the on-campus store.
6. Pay your tuition by the deadline.

Anxious About Online?

We understand that taking tests and doing your schoolwork online might seem a little scary, but our Blackboard help desk provides great support and we offer on-campus training sessions.

What Students Say About Blended Classes

“I took Intro to Statistics as a blended class. We did the work online before class and would meet once a week with questions and problems we might be having with the chapters. For a person like me who does not usually do well in math, it was the perfect way to take this class.”