Quick Links:

How to Begin

Using PAL (Polk Access to Learning) Instructions

PAL Student Guide

PAL Homepage

PASSPORT - Register Online

Academic Departments

PCC Library

Teaching/Learning Computing Centers

EPI Program

Virus Damage Policy

Distance education at Polk Community College involves initiatives to bring many PCC courses to students in such a way that the traditional barriers of time and distance no longer exist. This includes coursework delivered over the Internet using various technologies such as web-based materials and discussion boards, as well as courses delivered using hybrid delivery modes (a mixture of Internet and on-campus class meetings) and courses using  interactive television with all delivery methods potentially making use of Internet-based supplementary materials.

All Spring Term Internet/Hybrid Course Students:
You may access your Internet/Hybrid course(s) beginning Wednesday, December 31, 2008 (16 week and FastTrack 1 courses) and February 25, 2009 (FastTrack 2 courses).  Courses do NOT begin on this date; they begin on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 (16 week and FastTrack 1 courses) and March 4, 2009 (FastTrack 2 courses).  The purpose of opening your course(s) up on the earlier date is to give you an opportunity to explore PAL, view basic course materials and get comfortable with the online course environment. 

To access any Internet or Hybrid course offered during the current term: Click on the links to the left for Using PAL (for new students who need instructions) or the PAL Homepage (for returning students who know their PAL login and password). 

Getting Help
Should you have any problems logging in to or accessing your course(s) in PAL, contact the PAL Student Help Desk at (863-298-6839) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Friday or 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.  You may also contact your instructor and they will be happy to help you or direct you to others who can address your problem.  Have a great term!

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Internet-Supplemented Courses - information about courses with supplemental materials available via the Internet. Most courses are now supplemented in PAL and therefore are not listed on the Internet-Supplemented Courses page.  You can find these course spaces (if you are currently registered for a course) by following the PAL instructions and logging in to PAL on the PAL homepage.

How to Begin an Internet or Hybrid Course - where to find information about how to begin an Internet or Hybrid course once you are registered.
Using PAL (Polk Access to Learning).  Information about how to use PAL, Polk Community College's new learning management system for all Internet and Hybrid courses. 
PAL Student Guide. A Student Guide to using PAL, Polk Community College's new learning management system, available in Adobe Acrobat format (you will need the free Adobe Reader available from the Adobe Website to view this file).
 

Are Online Courses for You? - information to help you decide if you would be successful in an online course.

Registration - registration information and class schedules for the current academic year.

PASSPORT - Register Online - information on using PCC's online registration system.

 

Minimum Technology Requirements - information about the minimum technology required to pursue an Internet-delivered course at PCC.
Virus Damage Policy - information about PCC's Virus Damage Policy.

 

College Calendars - academic, event, and sports calendars for the College.

College Catalog - PCC's current College Catalog.

Advising - information pertaining to advising services.

Student Information - general student information pertaining to all aspects of services for students.

PCC Libraries - information about the PCC Libraries, as well as access to some online resources.

Teaching/Learning/Computing Centers - information about the Teaching/Learning/Computing Centers on each campus.

PCC Bookstore - basic information concerning the Bookstore hours, as well as access to Follet's online bookstore.