Distance Learning
Success in distance education courses depends on self-discipline and the ability to learn without face-to-face interaction.UT Dallas distance education courses maintain the same rigor and high standards of its classroom courses. Academic progress is established and maintained through regular course participation.
To find out whether Distance Learning is right for you, take the self-assessment quiz. 
Schedule, Registration, Apply for Graduation, and Transcript Request.
For information on course schedules, registration, application for graduation and transcript request. You can log in to Galaxy to access Student Information System (SIS), WebCT, email, and content developed specifically for students.
Getting Started with WebCT
Technical Requirement
Minimum technical requirements must be met to enable a successful learning experience.
Course Access and navigation.
Most of our online courses were developed using a web-course tool called WebCT. Courses are delivered entirely online.
WebCT Orientation
For more information on how to access and navigate WebCT, please see the
Getting started: Student WebCT Orientation. Within the course site, students can always click HELP on the WebCT Menu Bar to find information and answers. They can also check out the Orientation Center to Online Learning and WebCT provided on WebCT’s web site. For more WebCT information and its learning resources, visit WebCT.com
Ask Dr. C
Ask Dr. C is a forum for the newly combined WebCT and Blackboard and is moderated by an expert.
LOG IN TO UT DALLAS WebCT
Technical Support
UT Dallas
Computing Help Desk provides technical assistance with problems on UTD Net ID accounts or problems accessing or using WebCT.
Email Support (assist@utdallas.edu)
Phone Support (972-883-2911)
Live Web Support are all available.
Please check the business hours and other information at UTD Computing Help Desk web site.
TeleCampus
The UT TeleCampus provides free 24/7 help desk support to academic students, faculty members teaching online through the UT TeleCampus, and the UT System campus staff who support them. The Help Desk can provide answers to questions about using UT TeleCampus technology and services, as well as technical support. Information on how to contact the UT TeleCampus Help Desk is available online at www.uttchelpdesk.org.
Library
Get information about UT Dallas library services and UT TeleCampus library for distance learning students.
Obtaining Textbooks
Textbooks and other bookstore materials can be ordered online through the UT Dallas Bookstore. They are also available online at MBS Direct Virtual Bookstore.
Student Support
Advising
Advising is done in the school in which you intend to major. Additionally, many distance education degree programs have a program coordinator who can also provide advice and assistance. See our Degree Program for more information.
Student With Disabilities
UT Dallas is committed to providing equal access for qualified students with disabilities to all university's courses and programs. Please contact the Disability Services for more information.
Career Center
UT Dallas Career Center provides career counseling, resume critique, and online job listings.
Financial Aid
In the Financial Aid web site you will find information about applying for financial aid, important deadlines you need to know, the various financial aid programs offered at UTD, and contact information for your specific financial aid counselor.
Comet Card
Comet Card is the official identification card for all UT Dallas students, faculty, and staff. You have to use the identification number on the Comet Card to access UT Dallas library. You may obtain your Comet Card at the Info Depot in the Student Union, or send an email to the Comet Card office requesting an ID.
Email must include:
- Complete Student name
- Return mailing address (where to mail card)
- A .JPG “head shot” photo file attached to the email
- Fax a copy of Driver’s License (copy must be enlarged so we can see the picture on it). The fax number is 972-883-6144.
Page last updated on February 5, 2008.
