PHASE INFORMATION | SPRING 2021 | STUDENT RESOURCES FOR 2020-2021 | ARCHIVED COVID COMMUNICATIONS
The COVID-19 pandemic meant huge changes for students everywhere. Virtual graduations, cancelled proms, and online classes marked the end of high school for students nationwide. Now that you’re looking ahead, you may feel uncertainty about your next steps. Remember that Chesapeake College is here for you.
The courses you take at Chesapeake can transfer to four-year colleges around the country, or prepare you for an in-demand career. You’ll save money as you continue to learn at home.
You’ll do this with caring instructors and an array of academic resources dedicated to your success. Our flexible online format means you can earn college credits, work, have fun and build your dreams.
Chesapeake is an open admissions institution, so high school graduates need only apply.
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Earn college credits for transfer or to prepare for a career.
Whether you're a recent grad, a visiting college student, or interested in earning college credit while in high school, the first step is always to complete an application.
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WHY CHESAPEAKE?
AFFORDABLE:
Save money with in-county rates while you learn from home. If college has seemed out of reach in the past, now is the time to take advantage of increased funding streams from the COVID crisis to make it attainable within your budget. Our Financial Aid office is available to help you every step of the way.
TRANSFERABLE:
Credits you earn can transfer to four-year colleges around the country, and are guaranteed to transfer to public colleges and universities in Maryland—like UMBC, Towson, Salisbury, UMES, UMD, Frostburg, Coppin, Bowie and more.
PERSONAL:
Caring instructors, devoted staff, and tons of resources dedicated to your success. We are a small college with a big heart. The average class size is around 25 people, so you know you will receive the individualized instruction you deserve, with approachable professors at the tops of their fields.
FLEXIBLE:
Convenient, 100% online instruction allows you to learn in a way that fits YOUR life. Earn college credits, keep on schedule for your bachelor degree, work full or part-time and still have time for fun—even if it involves a face mask.
Chesapeake is an open admissions institution, with no application fee.
High School Grads
First things first, congratulations! We know this may not be the senior year you'd hoped for and chances are, you're facing challenges that may make your plans for the future a little less clear.
Whether you're thinking about transferring to a four-year school when things go back to "the new normal," or if you've decided to stay closer to home to earn your degree (while saving money), we want you to know we're here to help get you there—wherever "there" may be.
Here's how to get started at Chesapeake this Spring:
Browse our Spring Courses: Search in our system for our current offerings. Most classes are being offered online only, with limited face-to-face lab instruction for our Health Sciences. As we move into the Spring semester, additional face-to-face offerings may become available. More details are available in the course descriptions at the link above.
Apply Online: Completing our online application is always the first step. Once your application has been submitted, you'll receive an email confirmation with additional details (check in your SPAM folder if you don't see it in your inbox).
Talk to Admissions: Our admissions department can help determine if you need to schedule placement testing, and explain how to submit your high school transcript to the Chesapeake College Registrar.
Register for Courses: Once you're enrolled, contact an Advisor to register for the courses of your choice.
Explore Financial Aid & Scholarships: If you haven’t done so already, please apply for FAFSA. Chesapeake College also has an institutional scholarship you can apply for here: Scholarship Application. Reach out to our Financial Aid office with any questions you may have.
Pay Tuition & Fees: Pay either at the time of registration, or by the due date on your bill. Deferred tuition payment plans are available to students whose bills exceed $100. Learn More.
Get Ready to Learn: Check your tech, and make sure you have access to a reliable internet connection. Get your textbooks through the bookstore website www.chesapeake.bncollege.com. Check out our student resource page for some tips related to online instruction at Chesapeake.
Complete an application online, then reach out to our Admissions Office, an Academic Advisor or our Financial Aid Office with any questions you may have. We're here and ready to help you find your path forward.
Continuing Education: Noncredit Courses for Working Adults
The COVID-19 pandemic, and its restrictions, may have made it difficult for you to continue working. You may be concerned about the current recession, and uncertain about your employment future. Financial strains can make college seem out of reach right now.
We can help! Explore our Continuing Education courses online—from CNA to CDLs, HVAC to Veterinary Tech. Classes are starting soon, and with more funding sources than ever to help you cover the costs.
We can help you map out a plan for your future, and help you find the career that's right for you, right now. For our Continuing Education courses, you can register online immediately, without having to complete an application. Explore our offerings today to get started!
For more information about our current offerings, you can contact CEHealthcare@chesapeake.edu or SkilledTrades@chesapeake.edu.
Reach out to our helpful partners at WIB, or in Financial Aid to see what funds you qualify for. We're here for you and happy to help you in any way that we can.
Current College Students
With many four-year institutions sending their students home early this spring, you may have found yourself unexpectedly displaced and wondering how you can make the most of your time on the shore, while still preparing for your future, saving some money, and remaining "socially distanced." If so, we're here to help. Chesapeake College welcomes visiting students as an active part of our community. You're considered a "visiting student" if you are currently enrolled at another college or university and wish to attend Chesapeake on a temporary basis, like only for the Spring 2021 semester. The credits you earn can transfer back to your home institution, and count toward your degree.
If you are a resident of Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, or Talbot counties, you may take courses here at a fraction of the cost of your four-year school.
Enrolling as a visiting student is easy:
Browse our Spring Courses: Search in our system for our current offerings. Most classes are being offered online only, with limited face-to-face lab instruction for our Health Sciences. As we move into the Spring semester, additional face-to-face offerings may become available. More details are available in the course descriptions at the link above.
Apply Online: When filling out your application, select "Visiting Student" as your Admissions Status.
Request a Visiting Student Letter: After you submit your application, ask your home college to provide a Visiting Student Letter granting you permission to enroll in a specific course or courses at Chesapeake College. This letter exempts you from the Accuplacer test for the semester in which you are applying and allows you to register for classes.
Contact an Admissions Officer: Reach out to an Academic Advisor or Admissions Officer for detailed registration procedures for visiting students, and to submit your Visiting Student Letter.
Pay Tuition & Fees: Once you register for classes, make sure you pay tuition and fees by the semester payment deadline date to avoid being dropped.
Get Ready to Learn: Check your tech, and make sure you have access to a reliable internet connection. Get your textbooks through the bookstore website www.chesapeake.bncollege.com. Check out our student resource page for some tips related to online instruction at Chesapeake.
Complete an application online, then reach out to our Admissions Office, an Academic Advisor or our Financial Aid Office with any questions you may have. We're here and ready to help you find your path forward.
Current High School Students: Dual Enrollment
Ready to get ahead? As a high school student this year, you’re already an experienced online learner. Why not use this new skill to get a head start on college? Enroll in one of our spring Dual Enrollment classes and earn credits to transfer to the college of your choice. Get started by contacting Angela DenHerder at adenherder@chesapeake.edu or your high school guidance counselor.
Credits earned at Chesapeake can transfer directly to public, four-year colleges and universities in Maryland (like Towson, UMD, Salisbury, Bowie, and more). If you're currently enrolled in high school in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, or Talbot County as a junior or senior this spring, read on to see the ways that Chesapeake can help you reach your goals faster.
Here's how to get started earning credits this spring:
See if you're eligible to participate: You must be at least 16 years old, have completed your sophomore year of high school with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, and be enrolled in an eligible high school in our service region. Additional details can be found here.*
Meet with your guidance counselor or other high school official to discuss your interest in the program. With the assistance of the high school official, complete the Dual Enrollment Certification Form with all of the required signatures.
Submit your college application to the Office of Admissions. You can apply online here.
Work with our Admissions Office if you have questions regarding the Dual Enrollment Grant opportunities.
Get ready to learn: Check your tech, and make sure you have access to a reliable internet connection. Get your textbooks through the bookstore website www.chesapeake.bncollege.com. Check out our student resource page for some tips related to online instruction at Chesapeake.
Complete an application online, then reach out to our Dual Enrollment Advisor, or your guidance counselor with any questions you may have. We're here and ready to help you find your path forward.
*NOTE: Some home-schooled students may be eligible to participate in this program. Please contact the Office of Admissions* for more information.
Admissions: admissions@chesapeake.edu | Advising: advising@chesapeake.edu | Financial Aid: finaid@chesapeake.edu
Even though our campus is currently closed to the public, we are still here to help every step of the way! The best way to contact us is via email. We can then schedule a phone call, or virtual meeting if necessary.
Already Applied? Not sure about your next step?
Talk to one of our advisors to see what you need to do to start classes in the Spring. We offer virtual appointments with our admissions officers, advisors and financial aid office, as well as online placement testing.
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Due to rising regional metrics related to COVID-19, all Spring 2021 courses will begin online, with exceptions for a small number of Health Professions and Skilled Trades sections. When planning, please refer to the Instructional Delivery Methods below for more information about what this means for your schedule.
Should circumstances improve during the semester, courses listed as "face-to-face" in the schedule could move to in-person instruction. The College will notify you of that change at least one week in advance. Please work with an advisor to make the best course selections to fit your needs.
Instructional Delivery Methods
Our faculty and staff have been hard at work to ensure that our instructional delivery methods are second to none in the upcoming semester. Below, find a description of each type of course delivery you may encounter as we move through our phased reopening.
Also called "Anytime Online," our ASYNCHRONOUS courses can be taken at your convenience, anywhere you have internet access. These courses offer the most flexibility if you work full-time, or have a busy schedule. Instructors are available via email and in-course messaging.
Will students be meeting on campus?
No, all classes will be in a virtual environment.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
No, these classes do not have regularly scheduled dates and times for students to log in. On the first day of the semester, log in to Canvas to access your course and complete your work independently.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: N1 100% Online
Important Notes: Asynchronous
No specified meeting days or times.
Also called "Real-Time Online," our SYNCHRONOUS courses are taken on SPECIFIC DAYS and TIMES, anywhere you have internet access. These courses offer increased peer and instructor interaction. Instructors are available via email, and in-course messaging, and during your course. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
No, all classes will be in a virtual environment.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have regularly scheduled dates and times for students to log in. On the first day of the semester, log in to Canvas to access your course at the time listed on your schedule.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: N1 100% Online
Important Notes: Synchronous
Meeting Information: Look for the dates and times of your course here.
HYBRID courses offer a mix of online and face-to-face instruction. These courses are reserved for programs which include some traditional classroom learning (done online) with limited in-person skills practice, primarily in areas like healthcare, welding, CDL, etc. Hybrid courses have physical campus locations for the on-campus component; have start and end dates; and have specific meeting days and times.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, some on-campus instruction or activity is mandatory for these courses, in order to meet requirements that can’t be fulfilled remotely.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus or login to your computer to interact with your instructor and/or other students.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: HY Hybrid 50% Online 50% Classroom
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.
FACE-TO-FACE (FTF), courses are our traditional, in-person classes which take place on-campus, in a classroom with other students and instructors present. Courses listed as Face-to-Face will be offered in person so long as conditions permit. These courses are appropriate for students who feel comfortable attending face-to-face classes sometime in the spring semester, and have the flexibility and comfort level to move between in-person and online learning during a semester. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, phase permitting. Should campus access become more limited, these may switch to synchronous online. Check the "Important Notes" area in CRAB for details on individual courses.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: FTF Face-to-Face
Important Notes: Additional details here
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.