General Information
Aims understands many of our students have work and family obligations that can make
it difficult to attend classes on a regular basis. As a result, we offer a wide variety
of classes in the evenings, on weekends, and online.
Please see our Schedule of Classes for a complete listing of all alternative-format classes. Evening classes are shaded
in gray, and weekend and online classes are listed in their own sections.
Courses offered through the Online Campus are conducted over the internet using web-based
course sites published in Aims Online. Not sure about taking an online class? For
more information on whether an online class would be a good fit for you, check out
the services and information offered in the menu, or make an appointment with an advisor. Please be aware that access to a reliable
computer and internet service are absolutely necessary and just part of the requirements
to be successful in an online class.
To make an appointment with an advisor to discuss our alternative-format classes,
please contact us.
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Registering for an online class:
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Books:
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Getting started in your online course:
- Complete the Orientation to Your Online Course 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 all questions about course content and requirements to your instructor.
- This includes requests to reset exams or to resubmit assignments.
- Your instructor is the only person who can reset exams and assignments.
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Testing/Exams:
- Most assessments are completed online. However, some instructors require proctored
testing. Proctored exams are dealt with between the instructor and the Aims Testing
Center.
- Some instructors may allow for you to take an online exam using Respondus Monitor
and Lockdown Browser.
- Make sure you read the course syllabus carefully so that you understand the testing
requirements.
- Alternative options for testing: You can take required exams/tests in proctored testing labs at Greeley, Fort Lupton
or Loveland. A photo ID is required to take the exam.
- If you cannot take a test on an Aims campus and your instructor has made this option
available, you may arrange for a testing proctor or use Respondus Monitor and LockDown
Browser. See Online Proctoring Options.
- Contact your instructor directly for proctoring options. Be sure that you make these
arrangements well in advance (at least 1-2 weeks) before your first testing date.
To learn more about Online Exam Proctoring go to, Online Exam Proctoring.
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Getting Technical Help:
- View the tutorials in the Online Orientation
- Contact the Aims Online 24/7 Support Desk if you are a user in need of technical support with Aims Online (D2L), 3rd party product support,
or after-hours support. 24/7 assistance is available by phone, email, or chat. Aims Online Support Desk at,
Login: https://d2lprod.service-now. com/aims
Phone: 1-877-325-7778
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Getting Other Online Support:
- Online Advising: Advising support is available through the Aims Advising Center.
- Online Tutoring: If you need additional support with Math and Reading, Online Tutoring is available for you during normal business hours.
- Online Writing Lab: Aims has an extensive online writing lab (OWL) available to students. Go to, Aims OWL.
- Learning Commons: The Kiefer Library and Learning Commons offers books, DVD's, and computer hardware and web cameras to borrow for your online
needs.
- Contact Disability Access Services if you need special access or an accommodation for your course materials.
- General Questions: For other general-related questions about online courses and programs, email the Learning Environments Office, or call (970) 378-3609
