OnlineCampus

About

Remote Students:

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Online Students

Aims students have the option of taking courses through the Aims Online Campus. These classes are conducted over the Internet using Web-based course sites.

The benefits of taking online courses include:

• Offering students access to a quality education without needing to come to a classroom every week.
• Providing local students access to distance education and equal opportunities to on-campus resources.
• Allowing students to meet their educational goals on a schedule that is convenient and flexible.

Search the Class Schedule for current classes. Look for additional offerings at the beginning of each semester.

General Information

Courses offered through the Online Campus are conducted over the internet using Web-based course sites.

• Registering for an online class
  • Complete the Admissions Process.
  • Register Online through myAims or at any Aims campus.
  • Search the Class Schedule for available classes. 
• Advising

  Online advising is available for online students.

  Advisors are your first stop to find assistance and are available to meet with students who are interested in taking online courses at Aims. Advisors have access to the current list of courses and programs that can be taken online. It is in your best interest to schedule an appointment when possible, but walk-in advising is available on a limited basis.

  Plan to:

  • Develop a semester-by-semester plan that includes the online courses you would like to take to complete your program.
  • Decide on which courses can be taken online in each semester.
  • Discuss any concerns or obstacles you are facing during the semester and help you get back on track. 
  • Click here to learn more about online advising.
• Books
  • Purchase Online at the Aims Bookstore. You will need to know the department letters, course number, section letter and number of the course (Example: ACC-112-G81).
  • Purchase in the Bookstore - At Greeley, Loveland, Windsor or Fort Lupton.
    
    
• Getting started in your online course
  • Complete the Online Orientation or attend a Lab Orientation
  • Enter your online class on the first scheduled day of class.
  • Find the course syllabus and read it carefully. Direct questions about course content and requirements to your instructor. This includes requests to reset exams or to resubmit assignments.
    
    
• Testing/Exams  
  • Most assessments are completed online. However, some instructors require proctored testing. Proctored exams are facilitated between the instructor and the Aims Testing Center.
  • Make sure you read the course syllabus carefully so that you understand the testing requirements.
  • You can take required tests in proctored labs at Greeley, Fort Lupton or Loveland. A photo ID is required.
  • If you cannot take a test on an Aims campus, you may arrange for a testing proctor. Contact your instructor for proctoring options. Be sure that you make these arrangements well in advance of your first testing date.
  • Aims Alternative Proctoring Option (Off-site).
• Getting Technical Help

  Learning Commons - Assisting students with

  • General Computer Support
  • Student Password resets
  • D2L Support
  • Google Suite
  • Zoom

  D2L HelpDesk: For users in need of technical support with Aims Online (D2L), 3rd party product support, or after-hours support, there is assistance offered 24/7 by phone, email, or chat.

  Please contact the Aims Support Desk at: 
  Login: https://community.brightspace.com/aims/s/
  Phone: 1-877-325-7778
  Online Orientation Tutorials are also available for students.

  For Log-in, Password, or myAims support:

  • Submit a request to the Aims IT Service Desk or call (970) 339-6380.

   
• Getting General Support
  1. Start by contacting your instructor to make them aware of your questions and needs.
  2. Your instructor is the only person who can reset exams and assignments.
  3. Advising for online classes is directed through the Advising Center where a complete educational analysis and can be tailored to fit your personal needs.
• Online Readiness Videos
  Watch and learn from the Online Readiness Videos under the "Is Online Learning Right for Me? page."

Not sure if your ready to take an online class?

Aims also offers an extensive selection of distance education programs and courses through its Continuing Education Division.

Keep Working and Learning

Remote Learning Resources
https://www.aims.edu/about/departments/it/remote-learning.php

Learning Commons Hours Locations and Contacts
https://www.aims.edu/student/learning-commons/hoursloc