You can also earn your degree by taking courses online from Nichols College. Take the whole program online, or simply a course or two.

You have the option at Nichols.

Online
508-213-2156
online@nichols.edu

You can earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in General Business or a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice Management at Nichols College...completely ONLINE!

Click Here for a complete listing of the degree requirements.

Online courses feature the same quality instruction, top-notch materials, and exacting standards. The only difference is that you can do it all from your PC and a Nichols degree can be earned regardless of location.

Students may elect to complete their entire program online or may enroll in select online courses on an as needed basis. In order to participate in online courses, students must have access to a computer operating system that meets WebCT requirements and an internet account that provides basic email and internet services.

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Online Course Registration

To register for a Nichols Online course, each student must complete and submit a Registration Form, along with payment information, to the Office of the Registrar. The registration process can be completed electronically, in person, by fax, or by mail. Please click here for detailed information on the registration process.

All online undergraduate courses (except Mgmt 485) allow students an extended period of time in which to register. You may register up until the end of the 8th week of the semester (5th week for summer session). The end of the semester date is the same for everyone regardless of the date you register for a course.

For example, in the fall semester, students may register for extended enrollment courses up to Mid-October, however, all students must complete the course requirements by the published end of semester deadline. Extended registration provides additional flexibility for students who are committed to degree completion but requires students to self-pace the work load to meet established deadlines.

Extended Enrollment Registration Deadlines Summer Semester 2006 June 23, 2006
Fall Semester 2006 Continuous Enrollment
Spring Semester 2007 Continuous Enrollment

Beginning in the Fall 2006 Semester all undergraduate online courses (except Mgmt 485) will allow students to enroll continuously. This means you can register for any course at any time. The first Monday after the date you register will become your start date for that course. You will then have 15 weeks from that Monday to complete the course requirements. The courses are all self-paced so you will be able to work through them as quickly as you would like or you can take up to 15 weeks to complete the requirements. The choice is YOURS! Our goal is to create an online experience which will allow the student maximum flexibility.

WebCT System Requirements

The following are the only supported software configurations:

Computer Operating System
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Mac OS 8.6, 9.1

Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, 6.0
Netscape 7.0, 7.1
AOL 7.0, 8.0, 9.0
Mozilla 1.5, 1.6

If you have problems accessing the site, and you are running the supported configuration above, please contact Laurie Albert at 508-887-2626 or by email at online@nichols.edu

A note to AOL users: In order to effectively use WebCt you will need to bring up AOL and then minimize it on your desktop. Then you will need to bring up either Internet Explorer or Netscape to use as the browser to access the WebCt web site. AOL includes features which interfere with the proper operation of WebCt.

Please make sure you do not have any pop-up blocker software installed on your computer as it may interfere with the proper operation of WebCt.

Online Course Demo
All online courses are taught using WebCt which is a course creation software package. To view a demo of an online course please do the following:

Go to the following URL: http://online.nichols.edu
Click: Log in to My WebCt
WebCt UserID: guest
Password: password

Once you have logged on to WebCt you will need to click on the course title MIS 334 Web Page Design.

Accessing an Online Course

All online courses will be available to registered students beginning on their individual semester start date. To begin your course work you will need to access your online course through the WebCt application. The instructions for access are:

1. Go to the Nichols Web Page (http://www.nichols.edu) and click on the WebCt link at the bottom of the page. (The URL is: http://online.nichols.edu)

2. Click on "Log in to myWebCT"

3. Enter your WebCt ID and password, click "Log in"

All registered students have had a User Name (WebCT ID) and Password created for them.

WebCT ID is first initial, middle initial, last name (example: if your name is James A. Jones, your username will be jajones. If no middle initial exists in the system, the username would be jjones).

Your initial password is as follows #fmlMMDDYYYY. The password begins with the # symbol. "fml" is the first/middle/last initials of the person's name. "MMDDYYYY" is the person's date of birth in month/day/year format (including zeros; i.e. "06072006"). If you have previously changed your password then the initial password will not apply.

4. Once you log in to WebCt you will see a list of the courses you are currently registered for. If you see a course listed that you aren't registered for or you are missing a course you believe you are registered for, please contact the registrar's office immediately at registrar@nichols.edu or 508-213-2291.

5. Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you.

6. Before beginning your course you are encouraged to access the WebCt site and click on the Check Browser link in the upper right corner of the screen. This link will provide you with detailed information about the system requirements needed to effectively run the WebCt software.

7. If you have any problems logging in to WebCT please contact the IT department directly: Phone: (508) 213-2206 or itstaff@nichols.edu. If you have questions concerning a course once you have successfully logged in to WebCt please contact the Online Department at online.nichols.edu or 508-213-2441.

You will find the textbook list on the College Bookstore web site: http://nichols.bkstore.com/ It is a good idea to order your textbook as soon as possible so you will be ready to begin the course when the semester begins.

Withdrawing from an Online Course & Refund Policy for Online Courses

A student who is seeking to withdraw from an online course must do so in writing. A refund will be issued if the student drops an online course within 7 days of the course start date. For classes with extended enrollment, refunds will be issued if the course is dropped within 7 days of registration.

Further information on academic policies can be found by following "Policies" link on the left navigation bar.

Help for Online Students

Students with questions relating to the use of WebCT should consult the help section located within WebCT. If you need further assistance please contact the Director of Online Programs.

Students with course specific questions, please contact your instructor directly.