Welcome!
This orientation is designed to familiarize new and prospective students with Piedmont Virginia Community College's online learning environment. We make every effort to provide you with the tools and support you need to meet your learning goals. However, to ensure your success as an online you should be aware of the computer aptitude and minimum hardware requirements. To verify that you meet these minimum requirements, please complete the self evaluation below before taking an online course.
Take the Self Evaluation. (link opens in a new window)
You should verify that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements before taking an online course.
There is not an official aptitude requirement for web course students. However, you should be aware of the computer and study skills necessary in order to successfully complete an online course. Once you feel confident that online learning is right for you, you should register for the web course and then click the forward button below to start the online orientation. If you have any questions about these aptitude tests and hardware requirements email bbsupport@pvcc.edu. We'll be glad to help you determine if an online course is right for you. I'm ready. Let's start the orientation!