EWC Distance Learning

Eastern Wyoming College provides a robust list of courses offered through distance learning.

These classes are offered via Internet, using both synchronous and asynchronous interaction. Eastern Wyoming College offers courses in many core areas including general education, business, science, agriculture, criminal justice, education, social sciences, and human development. Support services available to help students include technology support, student advising, library, bookstore, counseling, financial aid, tutoring, online registration, and online grade reports. More information regarding support services is found below.

Eastern Wyoming College NC-SARA Seal – Authorized Institution has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). As an approved institution, EWC is able to legally offer distance learning in all NC-SARA member states. Please follow this link for more information about NC-SARA and to view the current list of states and U.S. territories participating in NC-SARA.

Veteran education benefits may be adjusted when a student enrolls in only distance education courses.

Online Registration

Online registration is available to students who have met with an adviser. Please contact the EWC Torrington campus or any EWC Outreach Office.

• For more information call: 307-532-8221 or 532-8220
• Toll-free: 877-392-4678 (877-EWC-INST)

Tuition & fees: Standard tuition and fee rates apply. None of the classes at EWC require an additional distance learning fee.

Considerations for Distance Learning

Distance courses are delivered within the time frame of a standard semester and must be completed in that time. In addition, students will need to make arrangements to complete any examinations required in the course. In order to be a successful distance student, you should consider the following:

• How comfortable are you with using technology such as computers, e-mail, and the Internet?
• Are you a self-directed, self-motivated, and self-disciplined student? It is important to keep to a schedule with distance courses.
• Do you like the face-to-face interaction of a traditional course or do you think you would be comfortable with other forms of interaction such as chat rooms, e-mail, or telephone calls?
• Do you have the time commitment to devote to a distance course? Distance classes require as much or more of your time than traditional classes.
• Are you willing to be an active participant and an advocate for your own education? You will need to work according to your own schedule and be willing to contact the instructor or other college personnel when you have questions.
• Does the college have current information about you? It is very important that the college have current contact information for you such as name, mailing address, phone number, cell number, and e-mail address.

You may also wish to consider how earning a degree from EWC while living in another state relates to your educational goals, especially in fields that require licensure granted by the state. Please contact an advisor for more information.

Learning Management System

Eastern Wyoming College uses the Instructure Canvas learning management system. The system features typical course interaction tools including message board discussions, online assignment upload, online testing, and structured course content.

You access Canvas through the EWC website and by login to MyEWC. User account login information will be sent to you by e-mail.

Please view the Instructure Accessibility web page for information related to LMS accessibility.

Distance Education Student Grievance Procedure

Students who believe the college or its employees have treated them unfairly or inequitably may seek resolution through the student grievance policy. The Vice President of Student & Academic Services, John Hansen, is available to review the policy with students. Grievances may be addressed through an informal resolution, formal resolution, or grievance hearing.

Sexual misconduct violations are referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Catherine Conard, and addressed in the Sexual Misconduct policy.

In the case of a student who is taking a distance education class and does not live in the area, all meetings may be conducted via phone or web conference. Please contact the Vice President of Student & Academic Services, John Hansen, to begin this process.

If a student is not satisfied with the outcome of the institutional process, the distance education complaint may then be brought to the state agency under the state reciprocal agreement. To file a complaint in Wyoming, contact Rob Dennis of the Wyoming Community College Commission.

Complaint Process – Wyoming Community College Commission

Complaints about grade appeals and conduct complaints are excluded from the state process and need to be settled with Eastern Wyoming College.