Welcome to CTC Distance Education

Central Texas College Distance Education

Welcome to CTC Distance Education

CTC Distance Ed Home Page

Off-campus Faculty and Staff: You must be connected via CTC VPN to use email services and to view the Faculty and Staff pages of the CTC website. Please contact IT if you need help setting up VPN. You can submit a ticket to [email protected], use the website chatbot at ctcd.edu, or  call 254-501-3103.

Students are NOT required to use VPN to access their Eagle Mail or Blackboard.



Central Texas College (CTC) is a recognized leader in providing educational opportunities to students all over the world, and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. We offer more than 60 certificate and associate degree programs entirely online, with classes starting monthly, using the Blackboard Learning Management System. Visit https://online.ctcd.edu/orientation.cfm for a quick tutorial on using Blackboard.

Why consider Distance Education?


This graph from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that weekly earnings increase as level of education increases.



Earnings and unemployment rates by education attainment, 2022

CTC Distance Ed Getting Started

Central Texas College

Getting Started with Distance Education

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A certificate or associate degree from Central Texas College has the potential to:

  • increase your lifetime earnings
  • improve your employability and chances of promotion
  • serve as a stepping-stone to a higher degree with further increases in earnings, employment, and promotion

The CTC Distance Education program gives you the flexibility to increase your potential, regardless of work, family, and other obligations.
Central Texas College - for students of the real world!

CTC Distance Ed Comments Slideshow

Central Texas College

Student Evaluation of Classroom Course


Here's what students are saying...

This course was one of the most challenging distance learning courses that I have ever taken. I truly enjoyed it, and the exams and discussions forced me to actually analyze the course content and critically think throughout.
I liked that this course was self-paced, especially during the summer months, as I was able to complete coursework in advance of planned vacations. I do appreciate that the instructor still gave a schedule/timeline for coursework.
I love taking classes online since they work better with my schedule. I love when my instructor is interactive with the class and gives feedback.
The class was great! The work load was appropriate for an online course; it was not too much or too little.
I enjoyed the discussion posts and responses from my classmates and seeing how transparent and engaged we all were through online distant learning.
CTC Department Spotlight

Central Texas College

Department Spotlight

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Department Spotlight - Communications


Great News!

The Communications Department has a full service 24/7 online Writing Lab. You can visit with an English Instructor or attend recorded tutorials. Submit any written assignment from any Department for a full paper review before you submit the paper for a grade.

If you need a little extra help with any written assignment, take advantage of our Online Writing Lab. Find information about it in Blackboard, in the Tutoring box on the My Institution page. Your tuition dollars have paid for it, why not take advantage of this remarkable tool?


ESOL Students:

We have daytime and evening ESOL classes available. First, take the English Skills Assessment test with the Testing Center, phone number 254-526-1194. Then, schedule an appointment with Academic Advising, phone number 254-526-1226.

Accredited by:

Central Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Central Texas College may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Central Texas College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

CTC Distance Education

Central Texas College Distance Education