On Campus
(In-Person)
Virtual
(Live Online)
Online
Hybrid I
(On Campus + Online)
Hybrid II
(Virtual + Online)
Regularly scheduled class meetings, in an on-campus classroom.
Regularly scheduled class meetings, online, using live video streaming.
Instructors deliver lectures, readings, projects over the internet. Students return assignments and participate in discussion forums online.
Mix of schedules, on-campus class meetings, with online lectures and assignments.
Regularly scheduled live stream class sessions, with online lectures and assignments.
Choose This If You...
- Want a traditional classroom setting structure, in-person interaction
- Can't access required equipment and/or broadband
- Enjoy real-time lectures and structured participation with faculty/staff2
- Prefer to distance yourself from public buildings
- Want the most flexibility in completing coursework, with no required times to meet
- Prefer complete social distancing
- Benefit from a traditional classroom setting, but enjoy working online, on your time2
- Don't mind visiting campus with some regularity
- Enjoy real-time lectures and participation, but like to work online, on your time2
- Prefer complete social distancing
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Access to online library, tutors, and other services | ![]() |
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Real-time support for questions1 | ![]() |
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Requires technology2 | ![]() |
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Scheduled in-person meetings with your instructor3 | ![]() |
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1Students can get answers to questions quickly during in-person or virtual meetings.
2You need a standard laptop or desktop computer, a webcam, and a headset microphone, OR a computer with embedded webcam and microphone. NOTE: Tablets, notebooks, or cell phones will NOT meet your needs. You also need high-speed internet to use multimedia and online conferencing tools. If you don't have one, we can loan you a laptop. Click here for more details
3Scheduled meetings between students and lecturers are part of the course. Students in Virtual (Live Online) and Online only courses have the option to arrange remote one-on-one meetings with instructors.
Please note: Check your course syllabus for details on contact, meetings and safety. Not all classes are available in all formats listed.