Each course listed in the Schedule of Classes will be designated as an in-person, hybrid or online course. These definitions can be found below.
Each course’s mode of instruction along with the specific meeting dates/times can be found in the Class Details as shown in the image below. For courses where some details may be listed as “TBA”, please refer to the course notes in CUNYfirst, the course syllabus, and/or contact the course instructor directly for details.
*Synchronous: Synchronous class meetings resemble traditional on-campus In-Person classes in that students must be (virtually) present at the same time. Though they are conducted virtually, synchronous classes meet in real-time. Students must commit to scheduled class times and sign onto their virtual learning platform on schedule. During these classes, students will engage with the instruction during online lessons and presentations and even have virtual class discussions. Assignment deadlines and exams days/times are maintained and included in the class syllabus. All Synchronous class meeting days/times must be listed in the schedule of classes for students. Per best practices, instructors should make effective use of learning management systems for the posting of class materials and submission of class assignments.
**Asynchronous: Asynchronous class meetings do not require you to log in to your virtual classroom at a specified time. Students do not have to follow a strict schedule to engage in live classes or discussions, and the only requirement regarding when they turn in their work is the assignment deadline, not an arbitrary timeline. Assignment deadlines and exams days/times are maintained and included in the class syllabus. Per best practices, instructors should create non-mandatory opportunities for live interactions with and among students.