Class Schedule

To provide you with more scheduling flexibility, our spring semester includes classes taught in a variety of formats such as on campus, fully online (also known as asynchronous), and Zoom, as well as classes that combine in-person and online instruction. When reviewing the schedules, look at the course section numbers and notes for important information on how a class will be taught. Not sure what a word or phrase means? Check out our “What does that mean?” section below.

Class format options include:

• On Campus-Chester
  Look for Course Section Numbers that begin with C
  Classes meet in person on the Chester Campus on the specified days and times.
  Example: MTH 161 C02
• On Campus-Midlothian
  Look for Course Section Numbers that begin with M
  Classes meet in person on the Midlothian Campus on the specified days and times.
  Example: ART 101 M21
• Asynchronous
  Look for Course Section Numbers that begin with A
  Classes are online and have no scheduled Zoom or on-campus meetings. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided online in Canvas. Reliable internet access is required.
  Example: ACC 211 A26
• Zoom Synchronous
  Look for Course Section Numbers that begin with Z
  Classes have required online meetings on specific days and times over Zoom. Attend this class from anywhere using a Zoom-capable device. Reliable internet access is required.
  Example: ENG 111 Z71
• Zoom Synchronous Hybrid
  Look for Course Section Numbers that begin with ZA
  Classes have required online meetings on specific days and times over Zoom. Shortened meeting times require students to complete activities online in Canvas outside of class. Attend this class from anywhere using a Zoom-capable device. Reliable internet access is required.
  Example: HLT 230 ZA01
• Hybrid: Chester
  Look for Course Section Numbers that begin with CA
  Classes require in-person meetings at the Chester Campus on the specified days and times. Shortened in-person meetings require students to complete some activities outside of class. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided online in Canvas. Reliable internet access is required.
  Example: HIS 101 CA72
• Hybrid: Midlothian
  Look for Course Section Numbers that begin with MA
  Classes require in-person meetings at the Midlothian Campus on the specified days and times. Shortened in-person meetings require students to complete some activities outside of class. Regular weekly assignments with established due dates are provided online in Canvas. Reliable internet access is required.
  Example: BUS 100 MA05
• Bimodal: Chester
  Look for Course Section Numbers that begin with CZ
  Students are required to attend classes on-campus in Chester or synchronously via Zoom on the specified days and times. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous instruction.
  Example: CST 100 CZ26
• Bimodal: Midlothian
  Look for Course Section Numbers that begin with MZ
  Students are required to attend classes on-campus in Midlothian or synchronously via Zoom on the specified days and times. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous instruction.
  Example: HIS 121 MZ21
• Hyflex
  Look for hyflex designation in the notes.
  Classes offer students the choice of meeting in-person, in synchronous meetings via Zoom, or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. Students may switch between these attendance options throughout the semester. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
  Example: Class Note: This hyflex class offers students the choice of meeting in-person on the Chester campus in synchronous meetings via Zoom or attending asynchronously and completing all coursework and assignments on Canvas. 

Asynchronous: Class is not held at specific times. If a class is described as asynchronous, that means it is online and you do not have set meeting dates. These classes provide students with flexibility and require good time management skills, as you will have to complete assignments by scheduled due dates.

Synchronous: Classes occur in real time. If a class is described as synchronous, that means you will be expected to attend that class, whether in person on campus or online through Zoom, on specific days and at specific times.

Hybrid: Classes that combine different instructional formats. These classes provide students with the opportunity to spend some time interacting with their instructors and classmates in person on campus or through Zoom and also experience part of their class online through asynchronous learning.

Bimodal: Classes that give you a choice. Bimodal courses are taught on specific days at specific times, however, it is up to you to decide if you want to attend that class by going to the designated campus or through Zoom. You can choose either option throughout the semester.

Canvas: Canvas is the learning platform, you’ll log into online to access class information, coursework, assignments and more.

Zoom: Zoom is the web-based audio and video conferencing platform that operates as an online classroom, where you get to see and talk to your instructor and classmates. Classes that use Zoom are held in real time, on specific days, at specific times (synchronously).