Frequently Asked Questions

What courses can I take?

Geneva offers a range of core courses spanning the disciplines: Bible, Chemistry, Psychology, English, Math, Accounting, Business, Philosophy, and many others.

To find available courses online, go to myGeneva and click on “Course Search” in the gold box in the center of the page. On the Course Search page, enter your search parameters.

Begin by selecting the appropriate term in the first drop-down box (either Spring Term, Summer Term, or Fall Term).
Next, select “All” (the default) or the appropriate department
Select any additional parameters you wish
For online courses, choose “Emerge Online” from the “Campus” drop-down menu.
Click on the “Search” button

Remember that some courses have prerequisites. Refer to the Geneva College catalog for prerequisites. Online courses are designated as “Online” under the “Schedule” column.

What is the length of GO! courses?

All courses are 8 weeks in length no matter the time of year they are offered. Classes are offered in consecutive, one-week modules with assignments due each week. Students can work at their own pace during the week, but must meet assignment deadlines.

What are classes like?

Each course is different, but, generally, students might be required to listen to audio lectures; view narrated PowerPoint presentations; complete readings; post responses on a class discussion board and interact with other students and the professor; view videos; write essays; complete quizzes; work problems, etc. Students are not required to log into the course module at specific times for live instruction.

How much time should I plan to work on my class each week?

The amount of uninterrupted time needed for the online class is 12–18 hours a week to complete assignments. The amount of time needed will vary depending on how quickly you read and how quickly you write.

Here is a schedule that can help you plan for your class:

Monday: Start of a new session. Check out the week’s assignments and the “News Forum” for announcements from your instructor. Engage in reading the required textbook chapters and/or academic articles.
Tuesday: If there are required video and audio lectures, this is a good day to engage in that portion of the session.
Wednesday: Discussion Forum posts are always due by Wednesday at 11:55 p.m.
Thursday: Instructors have 24 hours to respond to student posts. Checking-in on Thursday provides an opportune time to read your instructor’s response. Give yourself time to prepare to answer any follow-up questions.
Friday: Respond to your instructor and classmates. You are required to respond to two classmates’ posts and answer all questions posted to you by classmates and the instructor. These responses are not due until Saturday night, but Friday is a good day to begin work on these.
Saturday: The following assignments are always due by Saturday night at 11:55 p.m. – papers, projects, case studies, quizzes, or exams.

Will my course be available on Sundays?

Courses open one week at a time on Sunday except for the first week when the course opens on Monday. Geneva College has a longstanding view of respecting Sunday as a day to refrain from work, a view emanating from the historical church tradition of the College. In light of this, it is the policy of Geneva Online that courses formally open on Monday and end on Saturday at 11:55 p.m. EST. Materials on the learning management system (LMS) are available in the online course all of the time as each week opens. Thus, a student can go online Sunday and see the assignments for the week and begin reading or doing his or her work if he or she chooses to do so. However, we do not require assignments to be due on Sunday. Additionally, instructors are not required to respond to students or grade any work on Sunday.

Who teaches GO! courses?

Full-time, part-time, and adjunct professors teach GO! courses, just as they do on our Beaver Falls campus. As with Geneva’s traditional classroom classes, faith integration and academic rigor are key components.

What does GO! cost?

The cost of online courses at Geneva differs according to a student’s status and the time of year:

Full-time, traditional undergraduates may enroll in GO! courses as part of their normal course load during the regular academic year. The usual credit hour cap and fees apply. During summer, special tuition rates apply. In addition, there is a $100 online fee per class during the regular academic year and during the summer.
Part-time, traditional undergraduate students pay the current per-credit hour rate during the regular academic year and during the summer. In addition, there is a $100 online fee per class during the regular academic year and during the summer.

Why is there an additional fee for online courses?

The fee is assessed in order to cover the fee that Geneva pays to the company that hosts its online courses. Included is 24/7 tech support.

I have registered for my online classes, now what?

Approximately 10 days before the start of your class, you will receive an email sent to your Geneva email address from Crossroads with detailed instructions for logging on to your class. If by 5 days prior to the start of class you have not received an email, contact Crossroads at crossroads@seezl.com

What happens if I don't login?

It’s important to login to the class and complete assignments the first week. If a student does not login within eight days of the class start date, the student is dropped from the class. Please be aware that course fees may still apply even though a student is dropped from a class. Refer to the College’s fees policies for details.

How do I know what books and materials to purchase for my class?

After logging into the class, you will be able to see the course syllabus. The syllabus lists books and other materials needed for your course.

Is my financial aid applicable toward GO! coursework?

Students who are taking more than 50% of their semester/term credits online are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid office to learn how their online enrollment may impact financial aid eligibility. In addition, programs that are more than 50% online are not eligible for PHEAA (PA state grant), but these students may be nominated for the PHEAA Distance Education Pilot Program. Eligible students will be notified by the state grant agency after the term begins.

In addition, students must be enrolled in courses that are required for the degree or certificate program they are currently enrolled in. Federal and state grants will only pay for courses that are required for the degree or certificate program they are currently enrolled in. If a course is not required to earn their degree or certificate, the course cannot be counted as part of their financial aid enrollment.

How do I apply for Geneva College?

If you are not currently a Geneva student, you can begin the application process.