Combining technology with textbooks and printed materials.
Coastline goes the distance to help you meet your educational goals. At Coastline, you can enroll in college courses that are delivered to your home, worksite or location near your home.
Help getting started with online classes - we're available Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Email dlearning@coastline.edu or call (714) 241-6216.
Coastline offers over 70 online AA degree and certificate programs that you can take fully online. Search by academic field or degree / certificate type.
Distance Learning combines technology with textbooks and printed materials to bring course content, instructor, and students together. With almost 30 years' experience in distance learning, Coastline offers a variety of college-credit course options to meet your educational needs.
The benefits of distance learning include:
Start Here: CCCD Canvas Login
To find the minimum recommended computer and software requirements for Coastline's online courses, view the following Canvas Help Guides:
Suggestions for Success in Your Course
Information about Proctored Examinations
Need a wifi hotspot for your online courses? Want to learn about free textbooks?
Submit a Dolphin Assistance Program Resource Request Form.
Basic Needs, under the direction of Student Equity, is here to support your academic success by providing a variety of basic needs resources and services through the Dolphin Assistance Program (DAP).
This DAP Resource Request form takes between 3 to 7 minutes to complete, depending on what your needs are. You can use this form to request:
Distance Learning courses may fulfill transfer requirements. Find out which distance learning courses meet CSU General Education requirements and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC for CSU or UC) requirements. Learn more with Coastline's Transfer Services.
There are several ways to view Coastline's telecourse and cable TV course videos:
Viewing and Examination Center - call for hours: (714) 241-6216
Viewing and Examination Center: 1st floor Information Commons area - call for hours and availability of resources: (714) 241-6209 x17306
If you would like to receive a free digital (PDF) copy of a Student Handbook for any of our telecourses, cable TV, and/or independent study courses, please email a request to our Distance Learning Department at dlearning@coastline.edu.
Here are a few of Coastline's accolades:
"My experience and now work in higher education... has only strengthened my belief in the power of distance education to provide equal access to education for all individuals, regardless of their location. It is with great appreciation and enthusiasm that I am writing... to express my belief in the value of online education at Coastline College. Thank you for providing such a valuable and innovative distance learning program that has had such a profound impact on my life and career direction." -Tyler, Coastline Graduate
Despite unprecedented changes to lab course work, Coastline's faculty and students have overcome challenges. Under distance learning protocols, students are adapting to conduct rigorous and safe experiments from home with the support and guidance of their Coastline instructors. As with in-person labs, safety is always the top priority.
Despite unprecedented changes to lab course work, Coastline's faculty and students have overcome challenges. Under distance learning protocols, students are adapting to conduct rigorous and safe experiments from home with the support and guidance of their Coastline instructors. As with in-person labs, safety is always the top priority.
Despite unprecedented changes to lab course work, Coastline's faculty and students have overcome challenges. Under distance learning protocols, students are adapting to conduct rigorous and safe experiments from home with the support and guidance of their Coastline instructors. As with in-person labs, safety is always the top priority.
Despite unprecedented changes to lab course work, Coastline's faculty and students have overcome challenges. Under distance learning protocols, students are adapting to conduct rigorous and safe experiments from home with the support and guidance of their Coastline instructors. As with in-person labs, safety is always the top priority.
*Students that live in the following states and districts cannot take Coastline courses: Arkansas, Delaware, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington DC.
Online & Distance Learning
Student Services Center in Fountain Valley
Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
P: 714.241.6216
F: 714.241.6287