Term Enrollment

CCNH has been helping adult learners meet their educational goals for almost 30 years, and, as a result we understand the need for flexibility and support throughout your education. Term enrollment provides both by allowing you to study at your convenience while benefitting from the order and support offered by a designated term of study.

You will progress through your program one term at a time. You may register for up to four courses per 16-week term, so you determine how long it will take to complete your desired program. You will “self schedule” your study time based on a suggested calendar. While there are no set login times, no group projects, and no residency requirements, the CCNH student community is rich in activities, providing you with resources to network with like-minded students. Faculty is easily accessible, and you will be assigned a program advisor who will be your academic success partner as you progress through your courses.

Term Enrollment Facts

• Enroll in a 16-week term during the two week registration period that precedes each term.
• Enroll in up to four courses per term.
• On your term start date, begin working on your courses immediately, and work at your own pace.
• Re-enroll in the next available term following completion of your first term. If you finish early, you may register for and enroll in the next available term.

Structure

The structure of each CCNH course provides a pathway for learning and facilitates the comprehensive study of a topic. Soon after enrollment you will receive your admissions paperwork through the mail and an introductory orientation e-mail from your assigned program advisor. The Student Handbook and Online Services Manual, which provides detailed information about how to be successful in your program, is available online for environmentally friendly, easy access.

Courses generally contain one to four textbooks plus a CCNH-developed study guide. Presented as a series of modules, the guide leads you step-by-step through reading and writing assignments, progress tests and or a midterm exam, and a final exam. Most courses require projects that are designed to bring a practical dimension to your studies. In addition, many courses include our own “Natural Reader Notes,” which clarify the CCNH philosophy or provide supplemental information.

CCNH awards academic credit by semester hours. All CCNH courses, unless otherwise noted, receive or are awarded three semester hours after successful completion. If you graduate with a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0, then you have achieved Highest Honors. If your GPA is between 3.8 and 3.99, then you have graduated with High Honors. If your GPA is between 3.5 and 3.79, then you have graduated with Honors.

Course materials range from college texts and timeless classics to popular literature. In some courses you will find video or audio components. Combined, these may serve as the core of your personal or professional reference library, now and in the future.

You will purchase your textbooks and study guides from our educational partner, ED MAP. As a leading U.S. textbook supplier for distance education institutions, ED MAP offers excellent customer service and reasonable prices in a secure online environment. After enrolling you will receive an enrollment e-mail/ letter with details on how to order from ED MAP. The Student Handbook and Online Services Manual also includes detailed ordering information.

A Recommended Coursework Submission Pacing Guide is posted below for your convenience. The example outlined is based on a course with four progress tests, a project and a final exam. Please be advised that this is only a recommended submission guide and is not required for course completion during a 16 week term. Each course study guide will contain an overview listing all of the reading and testing assignments for the course.

Recommended Coursework submission pacing guide

• At 4 weeks: 25% of coursework is submitted for grading purposes
  (Progress Test One and Progress Test Two)


• At 8 weeks: 50% of coursework is submitted for grading purposes
  (Progress Test Three and Progress Test Four)


• At 12 weeks: 75% of coursework is submitted for grading purposes
  (Project)


• At 15 weeks: 100% of coursework is submitted for grading purposes
  (Final Exam)

If you are unable to complete a course in the sixteen week term, a 30 day extension is applied to the term. When the extension is applied the grade of I (Incomplete) will be assigned to the incomplete course. If you do not complete the course within the 30 day extension period it will become an F (failure).