Prospective DE Students

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I register for Distance Education classes?
A: Just as for traditional courses, students must first Apply to LCCC. Click on the Steps to Enroll link (https://www.luzerne.edu/admissions/stepstoenroll.jsp) to review the student enrollment and registration options and access the LCCC application.

Q: How do I obtain an LCCC email address?
A: Once a student is accepted, they can establish their LCCC student email account. Click here to get started. Note that using this email account is mandatory for all distance education students.

Q: When do Distance Education Classes begin?
A: LCCC's distance education courses follow the same start/end times as a traditional semester. Click here to view the academic calendars.

Q: Can I earn a degree just through Distance Education?
A: LCCC has several diploma, certificate, and degree programs that can be completed almost entirely through distance education. Speak with your advisor to discuss the possibilities available for your program.

Q: Will my credits transfer/are my Distance Education credits recognized by other schools?
A: LCCC's distance education credits transfer in exactly the same way as traditional course credits. There is no difference in curriculum between distance education courses and traditional courses. In fact, college transcripts show only the name of the course and do not designate whether the modality was traditional or via distance education.

Q: Can I see an example of what an LCCC Distance Education course looks like?
A: To view a demo course and get an idea of what to expect, try some sample assignments, and practice course navigation, login to Blackboard Learn using the following link - https://learn.luzerne.edu. The username and password are both demostudent. Once logged in, click on Courses and then select Online Learning 101.