• What is eCore?

    eCore, the University System of Georgia's electronic core curriculum, is a statewide collaborative program that offers students the opportunity to take core classes online.  Core classes are typically classes required during the first two years of a college degree.  

    eCore is designed for students who need the flexibility and convenience of online learning.   eCore courses are taught entirely online so that you will never be required to meet face-to-face with your instructor. You will, however, have plenty of opportunities to interact with your instructor and fellow students.

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  • eCore Intro Quiz

    Take the eCore Intro Quiz . After you complete it, you will receive a confirmation email, but you can't register until the quiz processes. The eCore quiz processes several times a day. You will know it has passed once you receive a "next steps" email.

     

    Is Online Learning For You?

    To help you make an informed decision, take the SmarterMeasure Online Readiness Assessment . SmarterMeasure is a web-based assessment which measures a learner's readiness for succeeding in an online and/or technology rich learning program. SmarterMeasure indicates the degree to which an individual student possesses attributes, skills and knowledge that contribute to success in learning. 

     SmarterMeasure Login
    Username: uwg
    Password: student

  • Calendar Dates

    Summer 2018
    Short Session Term Dates: May 29 - Jul 20
    Registration Begins: Apr 1
    Open Add: Apr 1 - May 31
    Open Drop: May 29 - Jun 4
    Midterms: Jun 17 - Jun 21
    Last Day to Withdraw w/ W: Jun 25
    Final Exams: Jul 21 - Jul 24

    Fall 2018
    Full Session Term Dates: Aug 13 - Nov 28
    Registration Beings: Apr 1
    Open Add: Apr 1 - Aug 15
    Open Drop: Aug 13 - Aug 17
    Midterm Exams: Sep 26 - Sep 30
    Last Day to Withdraw w/ W: Oct 3
    Final Exams: Nov 29 - Dec 4

    Short Session I Term Dates: Aug 13 - Oct 3
    Registration Beings: Apr 1
    Open Add: Apr 1 - Aug 15
    Open Drop: Aug 13 - Aug 17
    Midterm Exams: Sep 2 - Sep 5
    Last Day to Withdraw w/ W: Sep 7
    Final Exams: Oct 4 - Oct 6

    Short Session II Term Dates: Oct 8 - Nov 30
    Registration Beings: Apr 1
    Open Add: Apr 1 - Oct 10
    Open Drop: Oct 8 - Oct 12
    Midterm Exams: Oct 27 - Oct 30
    Last Day to Withdraw w/ W: Nov 1
    Final Exams: Dec 1 - Dec 4

How does eCore work?

Each online eCore class has a syllabus and schedule to follow. Just as in a class taught on campus, instructors specify the content to be covered; dates for exams and quizzes, individual and group assignments and other activities that you must complete by a specified date.

Key point: These classes are not like independent study or self-paced courses where you work by yourself or at your own pace. eCore courses follow a traditional academic semester calendar; therefore, you cannot start and stop at any time. You are part of a class and your classmates will count on you to be an active contributor. Your class will likely consist of students located throughout Georgia, in other states and possibly from other countries. Your active participation takes place through the discussion area within your course.

Each course requires at least one proctored exam, but no more than two. You must identify a testing center near your home or work (can be UWG's testing center—or another place near you). Each semester you must arrange an appointment to take your midterm and/or final exams at the testing center. Exam information and sign up instructions will be made available to you during your course.