Term Definitions

In Person

Classes meet in person on campus; specific days/times/location

Online - Asynchronous

Classes meet fully online; no specific days/times/locations

Online - Synchronous (Zoom)

Classes meet via Zoom or other resource; specific days/times

Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & Online Synchronous (Zoom)

A portion of the classes meet synchronous via Zoom or other resource and a portion is asynchronous online; there will be some specific days/times

Hybrid - Online & In-person

A portion of the classes meet in person on campus and a portion is asynchronous or synchronous online; there will be some specific days/times/locations

Hybrid - Online Asynchronous & In Person

Classes meet in both asynchronous online and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations for in-person portions of classes are listed with each course

Hybrid - Online Synchronous (Zoom) & In Person

Classes meet in both synchronous online (Zoom) and in-person modes; specific meeting times and locations are listed with each course

Hyflex

Combines online and face-to-face instruction. Students may participate in different ways: online - synchronous, online - asynchronous, face-to-face, or as a flexible learner (student has a degree of choice as to how they participate each week).

Flex

Flex courses may provide students with the opportunity to meet in-person on campus, on the synchronous days and times already scheduled, if conditions allow.

Imputed credits

Imputed credits are developmental courses for students who need to prepare themselves for college-level work. They count toward financial aid requirements but do not count toward earned college credits or GPA.

Interactive TV

Classes are taught live from one campus location and broadcast to one or more additional campus locations. Cameras and microphones at all sites allow faculty and learners to see and talk with each other.