At Chaffey, online education offers a flexible learning environment with on-demand embedded supports.
We use Canvas as our learning management platform, which connects you to your online course(s), instructor(s), and fellow classmates! From within Canvas you will be able to access and complete coursework, engage in discussion forums, participate in real-time meetings, and so much more!
Are you ready to thrive in the world of online learning? By answering a few simple questions, you'll gain valuable insights into your learning style, habits, and preferences, helping you determine if online learning is the right fit for you.
Reliable and extended access to the Internet is necessary to complete course work.
Additionally, the latest versions of Google chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari are all compatible Canvas browsers.
Canvas has a free app that helps students keep track of course announcements, assignment due dates, and instructor feedback, like better than accessing Canvas through the internet browser on your phone.
Steps to Register and Enroll
Chaffey College has one process for registering and enrolling in all classes at the college. The process is the same for online, hybrid, or face-to-face classes. Please visit the college's Admissions and Records page for more information on enrolling in classes at Chaffey College.
Once you've completed all the registration requirements, you will be ready to start enrolling for online education courses!
Explore the Schedule of Classes to find an online education course that meets your academic pathway. Need assistance in choosing your courses? Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor online.
Register for your course(s) via MyChaffey
Need help registering for the courses you already chose? Reach out to an Admissions and Records Staff Member
Navigate through our Intro to Canvas course. This is a self-paced course that contains tutorials and instructions to prepare students for using Canvas at Chaffey College.
Access to Canvas is available immediately after you've successfully registered. This does not mean you will be able to access your course(s), it will allow you to see your course(s) in your future course list and access the Student Hub for immediate online support.
Check your Panther email! Important communication from the college and your instructors will be sent to your college email. You can access your panther email by logging into your MyChaffey portal and selecting the Gmail icon.
Don't panic, we are here to help! There may be a few reasons you cannot log in:
If none of the reasons apply to you, please make sure to contact our help desk by submitting a DE Support Ticket.
Are there any scheduled days and times that online courses meet?Online classes are attended exclusively on the Internet; there are no regular on-campus meetings. However, many online classes do require specific meeting dates and times for specific online activities. Instructors provide details of these and other requirements in the class syllabus.
If you are enrolled in a hybrid course, there are required meeting dates. Please check your course schedule, for information on meeting times and location.
How do I waitlist or add an online course?Online Class Waitlist
The waitlist process for online classes, prior to the beginning of the semester, is the same as for face-to-face classes.
Online Class Add Process
Students wishing to add an online class after registration closes or after the class start date should email the instructor as soon as possible. The email to the instructor should include the following information: student’s full name, student ID number, position on waitlist (if applicable), and the name and section number of the course.
Faculty email addresses can be found on the employee directory page of the Chaffey College website.
How do I waitlist or add a hybrid course?Hybrid Waistlist and Add Process
Students wishing to add a hybrid course should attend the first class meeting on the day, time and location listed in the schedule of classes and on our online course list.
If you have received an add authorization from an instructor, please be sure to register as soon as possible. You would register through MyChaffey using the "Self-Service Registration" link. If you have trouble registering, please review our Self-Service Registration Instructions video, or contact one of our GPS Centers .
Is there an attendance policy for courses?Attendance for an online course is established by your instructor. Make sure to read through your course syllabus to understand the course attendance policy. If you have questions about your attendance, please contact your instructor for more information.
Can I get dropped from a course because of attendance?Attendance can be a factor for an instructor to initiate a drop. It is important to log in to your course as soon as possible on the course start date, read over the syllabus and complete any required "check-in" activity. First day attendance should be addressed somewhere in the course and/or within your course syllabus. If you have any questions regarding attendance, please contact your course instructor.
How do I learn more about preparing for online education?California Community Colleges Online Education Initiative (OEI) has developed the online student readiness tutorials, a series of interactive multimedia tutorials that address the real challenges experienced by online students, new and experienced, while pursuing success in online classes.
The goal of these tutorials is to assist California community college students with developing the skills required to be successful in an online course. These tutorials are excellent resources for all students taking online, hybrid or enhanced courses.
There are eleven courses in the series with the longest one being 12 minutes. The link to the information page and videos can be found by selecting the following: Online Student Readiness Tutorials.
Canvas 24/7 Help is only available to registered students, faculty, staff. Please login to your Canvas account, and click on the Canvas Help button on the Global Navigation to access all technical support resources.
Complete a DE Support Service ticket . Please be advised the Office of Distance Education operates Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and we are closed on the weekends. All tickets will be reviewed and responded to within 24 – 48 hours from the time of receipt with the exception of weekends; whereas, they will be reviewed on the next business day.
If you are having a technical issue unrelated to Canvas; for example, MyChaffey Portal access, Self-Service Registration access, etc., please contact our IT Help Desk at 909-652-6789.
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