Online Learning
Contacts
- Jesse Schreier
jschreier@massasoit.mass.edu
508-588-9100 x1614 - Stephen DeLello
sdelello@massasoit.mass.edu
508-588-9100 x1612
What is Online Learning?
Instead of traditional classroom sessions held on campus, online learners work independently at home using computers and technology. Faculty members provide instruction and guidance through a variety of tools available in Massasoit’s learning management system: online discussions, video lectures, quizzes, and assignments. Online courses have equivalent requirements and outcomes as traditional classroom-based courses.
Online Programs
Choose from 100% online degrees and certificates, or a mix of online and on-campus classes.
How Online Learning Works
All you need is a computer and internet access. We’ll provide tips to help you succeed online.
Online Getting Started
Ready to become an online student? It’s easier than you think! Here’s what you need to get started.
Student Technology Orientation Schedule
(no pre-registration necessary ~ just click the link below at the appointed time)
Sessions provide assistance with using Canvas Learning Management System, online student
tips, and general information about your online, hybrid, or video conference courses.
- Monday, January 5, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 7, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- Monday, January 12, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- Thursday, January 15, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- Tuesday, January 20, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 21, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Spring 2026 Classes Begin - Thursday, January 22, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- Friday, January 23, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- Tuesday, January 27, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 28, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
If you can’t make any of the sessions above, email Stephen to arrange an appointment.
(Face to Face meetings are possible as well.)
Questions? Contact Stephen DeLello, Instructional Technology Specialist - sdelello@massasoit.mass.edu
Online Learning State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories in the United States, which establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of post-secondary distance education courses and programs. SARA is overseen by a national council (NC-SARA) and administered by four regional education compacts. What does it do? It simplifies the process of taking online courses for credit at an institution of higher education based in another state. Massasoit Community College operates its distance education classes and programs under the provisions for out-of-state students set by SARA. A list of participating state and territories.
SARA Approved
Massasoit Community College is SARA Approved. The college accepts students from all 50 states and from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands into our online classes and programs.
Massasoit Community College has been approved by The Commonwealth of Massachusetts to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.
