Online Learning

Digital Learning

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With online learning you gain flexibility and access to a wide range of courses. NCC offers a variety of instructional options to help meet your scheduling needs. Learn more about the instructional offerings available at NCC. 

NCC uses the latest technology to bring engagement and interactivity to online classes. In Fall 2023, NCC moved to the Brightspace online learning management system, a platform that all SUNY campuses are now using. Brightspace provides students and instructors with a great educational experience through centralized access to course content and learning activities.

NCC also provides an Introduction to Brightspace for Students.  All registered NCC students are automatically enrolled in this online course which can be found on the Brightspace for Students page.  This is a great resource to gain knowledge about the online learning environment and prepare for classes that use digital technologies.  

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Nassau Community College has been approved by New York to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.

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BRIGHTSPACE FOR STUDENTS

Brightspace is an online learning management system (lms) that is used for teaching online courses as well as enhancing on-campus courses. Brightspace provides a variety of features and lets you:

  • View course content
  • Submit assignments
  • Take quizzes and exams
  • Participate in discussions

Take the Introduction to Brightspace for Students course to learn more about Brightspace at NCC.

INTRO TO BRIGHTSPACE

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ONLINE COURSES

Nassau Community College offers a wide range of online courses designed to provide flexibility and accessibility for all learners. These courses are delivered using two primary moda

  • Synchronous: Classes meet online at scheduled times, allowing real-time interaction between students and instructors through video conferencing and collaborative tools.
  • Asynchronous: Students complete coursework on their own schedule within set deadlines, accessing lectures, assignments, and discussions through Brightspace LMS.

Whether you prefer the structure of live sessions or the flexibility of selfpaced learning, NCC’s online courses are designed to maintain academic rigor and engagement.

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Online Learning Readiness Survey

Take a short survey to assess your readiness for online learning.


SURVEY
 

Choose a semester to search available online courses


Fall 2026


NCC offers a variety of instructional options to meet your educational needs.

FACE TO FACE (TRA)

Courses meet in-person during the assigned days, times and location listed.

ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (ASYN)

Course content and instructions are delivered entirely web-based using the college’s Learning Management System (LMS) without set meeting times. (Formerly called ONLINE.)

SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (SYNC)

Courses meet in real-time through video conferencing during the assigned days and times listed, using the college’s LMS for course materials. (Formerly called REMOTE.)

HYBRID (HYB)

Courses evenly combine FACE TO FACE and ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE instruction.

BLENDED (BLND)

Courses combine FACE TO FACE and SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE instruction.

COMBINED ONLINE (CMBD)

Courses evenly combine ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE and SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE instruction.