Course Section Definitions

Class Section Letter Codes

When viewing a course in the schedule of classes, you will see a letter at the end of the class course section number IF that class is NOT being taught FULLY in person on campus.

Here is an example for course number ACTG 1A with the range of possible class section descriptive letter code(s):

ACTG-001A-01R or (T, W, Y, V, Z)

See the Letter Code Definitions below for a description of how that class will be taught.

Asynchronous vs. Synchronous Delivery

Also note that a class section may be defined as Asynchronous or Synchronous.

Asynchronous

Instruction or a student service is conducted between faculty/support staff and students outside the constraints of time and place.
Students are allowed to choose the time of day or days on which to complete class assignments or engage with support services within a course or service schedule.

Synchronous

Instruction or a student service is conducted between the faculty/support staff and students in real-time, with participants engaging in learning and communication at the same time, according to a set schedule.

Letter Code Definitions

Fully On Campus (No “letter” identifier at the end of the course section—e.g., ACTG 1A.01)

A fully face-to-face class, where you meet in person, at a designated location, during scheduled days and times.

W—Online (e.g., ACTG 1A.01W)

A fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor’s requirements.

Z—Online Hybrid (e.g., ACTG 1A.01Z)

A combination of synchronous online live, with your class, during scheduled days and times, and asynchronous online where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor’s requirements.

V—Virtual (e.g., ACTG 1A.01V)

Entirely synchronous online live with your class, during scheduled days and times.

Y—Hybrid (e.g., ACTG 1A.01Y)

A combination of a face-to-face class, where you meet in person, at a designated location, during scheduled days and times, and asynchronous online where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor’s requirements.

R—Combined Virtual (e.g., ACTG 1A.01R):

A combination of a face-to-face class, where you meet in person, at a designated location, during scheduled days and times, and synchronous online live with your class, during scheduled days and times.

T—All Format Hybrid (e.g., ACTG 1A.01T)

A combination of a face-to-face class, where you meet in person, at a designated location, during scheduled days and times; synchronous online live with your class, during scheduled days and times; and asynchronous online where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor’s requirements.

Questions?

If you have questions, please meet with a counselor to discuss how the selection and scheduling of course sections with letter codes may impact each other in a single term.

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