We know different students have different needs when it comes to how you learn best. That’s why we offer a variety of ways to take your classes. Some course types require you meet your professor and classmates at a physical location on specific dates and times, some never require you to meet in person, and some require you to meet virtually on specific dates and times via videoconference (such as Zoom). Select the course types that best meet your learning and scheduling needs.

Course types that meet on campus or have a mix of remote and on campus

  1. Fully on-campus classes meet on campus/on site on specific days and times, like MW 9:30-10:45 or TR 2-3:15. Your professor will post the class syllabus in a Brightspace class website (as well as perhaps other course materials) and may use it as a way to submit assignments. 
  2. Blended classes meet on campus/on site on some days and times (less often than a fully on-campus class), and you’ll do the rest of your coursework online—either in Brightspace or via videoconference such as Zoom. 
  3. Sufflex classes combine real-time online and in-person instruction simultaneously into one class. In specially designed classrooms, some students meet in person while others participate on Zoom. You must register for either the in-person or remote (Zoom) section.

Course types that are fully remote (no on-campus class meetings)

  1. Real-time online classes meet remotely via videoconference such as Zoom. 100% of the scheduled class meetings take place remotely in real time on Zoom, and the rest of your coursework is done online in a Brightspace class website.
  2. Combined online classes meet remotely via video-conference such as Zoom. 50% of the scheduled class meetings take place remotely in real time on Zoom, and the rest of your coursework is done online in a Brightspace class website.
  3. Fully online or asynchronous classes do not meet on site or at any specific times. Coursework happens in Brightspace on set due dates and times, so you’ll work with your class, but there are never set times when you have to meet your class virtually or on campus. 

You can learn more about distance education classes on our Online Education webpage.