Take college classes online anywhere, anytime at WCJC. Learn how to register and prepare for your online courses.
WCJC offers students a flexible, convenient way to earn college credit by providing a variety of distance education formats. Students should have access to a computer, the internet and be familiar with email, web browsers, creating and saving documents, and uploading files. A Respondus proctored online exam requires the use of an external webcam.
Acadeum offers WCJC students the ability to enroll in fully online courses through other Texas institutions through our partnership with DigiTex. This partnership allows students to fill in the gaps when online courses are either full or not offered in the desired semester. For more information please review the detailed Acadeum information.
All traditional face-to-face classes may be enriched by the addition of an online component. Some courses may require students to actively engage in an online element. This may include activities such as the submission of assignments, and/or participation in discussion boards. The online component may be hosted on our learning management system or other web location. Students should contact the instructor or check the course syllabus to determine if there is an online component.
Acadeum offers WCJC students the ability to enroll in fully online courses through other Texas institutions through our partnership with DigiTex. This partnership allows students to fill in the gaps when online courses are either full or not offered in the desired semester. For more information please review the detailed Acadeum information.
All traditional face-to-face classes may be enriched by the addition of an online component. Some courses may require students to actively engage in an online element. This may include activities such as the submission of assignments, and/or participation in discussion boards. The online component may be hosted on our learning management system or other web location. Students should contact the instructor or check the course syllabus to determine if there is an online component.
Log in to WCJC Online Services to register for classes. Make sure to select the campus location as "online".
Need help? Contact our Admissions team at 979-532-6303 or registrar@wcjc.edu.
Courses will not be visible until the first day of the semester but you can prepare by making sure you’re able to sign in.
A computer with a reliable internet connection is a must. Perform a basic system check
by going to the Brightspace System Check before the start of each semester.
External webcams are required for all online exams proctored with Respondus.
Need help? Access Brightspace Help for Learners or contact the WCJC IT help desk at 979-532-6568 or submit an IT Support Request Form.
You’ll also need to purchase your textbooks and other course materials. Find information about course textbooks by visiting the Bookstore.Learn how to use Brightspace and explore the program for yourself before your classes start.
You should be confident about your computer and study skills. Review the following list of requirements to assess your readiness to take online classes.
If you can't answer "Yes" to all these questions, you may not be quite ready for online learning. Take our Distance Education Online Learning Assessment to learn more about whether online learning is for you.
Students who have questions about Brightspace or their online courses should contact the Student Help Desk, administered by the WCJC IT Department:
Or you can troubleshoot your problems with these resources from Brightspace:
If you are enrolled in an online or hybrid course, you must have access to a computer with the following requirements:
Perform a basic system check by going to the Brightspace System Check before the start of each semester.
State Authorization
Admission of students residing outside the state of Texas to an online course, degree, or certificate program offered by Wharton County Junior College is dependent upon the college’s ability to secure authorization from the applicant’s state of residence. Wharton County Junior College is currently only enrolling students residing in Texas at this time.
Complaint Procedures
Wharton County Junior College is required to provide current and prospective distance education students with contact information for filing complaints. Internal student complaints and grievance processes can be found on pages 44-46 of the WCJC Student Handbook.
For questions concerning the complaint process or the U.S. DOE regulations affecting distance education, please contact Michele Betancourt, Distance Education Director, at betancourtm@wcjc.edu or 281-239-1590.