Program Modalities
Vermont State University’s academic programs offer versatile program modality options to cater to diverse student needs.
In-Person - The student completes at least 75% of their required program courses by attending classes and instructional experiences scheduled on specific days and times on designated campuses.
Hybrid - The student completes required program courses through a combination of in-person instruction and online instruction; specific use of these modalities may vary by campus, course, and term.
Online - The student completes all coursework, including program requirements, general education courses, and electives, entirely through internet-based instruction, with no required in-person attendance.
Synchronous - Online instruction that occurs in real time, with students and instructors participating simultaneously through scheduled virtual class sessions or other live online activities. Approximately 75% of program requirements are completed synchronously, with the remainder completed asynchronously.
Asynchronous - Online instruction that does not require real-time participation, allowing students to complete all program requirements on their own schedule within established deadlines.
Mixed - A combination of sychronous and asynchronous online instruction.
Course Modalities
At Vermont State University, we are committed to providing a diverse and flexible range of course modalities to accommodate the needs and preferences of our students. Our innovative and accessible learning formats are designed to ensure that every student can effectively engage with course content, regardless of their location, schedule, or personal circumstances. To help students navigate our offerings and make informed decisions about their academic journey, we have outlined the various course modalities available in our new academic catalog.
The course modalities include: In-Person (INP), Face to Face Plus (F2F+), In-Person Hybrid (HYB), Hyflex (HYF), Online Asynchronous (ONL), Remote Synchronous (SYN), Remote Hybrid (RHY), Telepresence (TEL), In-Person and Fieldwork (IPF), and Field-Based (FDB). The modalities provide students with a diverse range of learning opportunities, combining in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous elements tailored to accommodate various learning styles and preferences.
By offering a diverse range of course modalities, we strive to create an inclusive and adaptable learning environment that empowers all students to achieve their academic goals. We encourage students to explore the different options available and consider how each modality aligns with their individual needs and preferences. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to supporting students as they navigate these choices and work towards a successful and fulfilling academic experience at Vermont State University.
Course Modality Descriptions
- In-Person (INP): A course delivered in a set location where the instructor and students meet in-person on specified days and times. In-person, face-to-face, and on-campus or off-campus at a regional site are terms that are often used interchangeably.
- Face to Face Plus (F2F+) (= INP and SYN): A course where students can access synchronous class meetings in two ways (bimodal): (1) attending class in-person (INP) at a set location or (2) attending class synchronously online (SYN) over a video conferencing platform.
- Two course sections must appear on the schedule visible to students: one located on the home campus or site and listed with the INP modality and the other designated with a synchronous online location and listed with the SYN modality. Instructors can provide students flexibility in how they access the course through special permission or by the course attendance policy.
- In-Person Hybrid (HYB) (= INP and ONL): This course is composed of course meetings held in-person (INP) at a set location and at designated times in addition to asynchronous online coursework (ONL). Hybrid courses provide fewer in-person meetings than do In-Person courses, which reduces commuting time. A room is needed, but only for the day(s) on which the class meets in-person at the specified location.
- Hyflex (HYF) (= INP, SYN, and ONL): A course where students can access class content in three ways (trimodal): (1) in-person (INP), (2) synchronously online (SYN), and (3) asynchronously online (ONL).
- Veterans and international students may need to register for an in-person section of an otherwise hyflex course to comply with federal regulations pertaining to VA benefits and SEVIS.
- Online Asynchronous (ONL): This course is delivered asynchronously online with no scheduled class meetings.
- Remote Synchronous (SYN): This course is offered synchronously with class meetings delivered over a video conferencing platform on specified days and times.
- Remote Hybrid (RHY) (= SYN and ONL): This course is delivered remotely in a manner which combines remote synchronous (SYN) meetings and asynchronous online (ONL) coursework. Students attend synchronous course meetings over a video conferencing platform on specified day(s) and times and are also required to engage in asynchronous online coursework.
- Telepresence (TEL): This course is offered on specified days and times in set locations in rooms that are outfitted with telepresence technology. Telepresence technology enables students to attend a course in-person with the instructor on one campus while other students attend in a classroom outfitted with telepresence technology at another campus.
- In-person and Fieldwork (IPF) (= INP and FDB): A course that includes both in-person class meetings and a fieldwork component.
- Field-Based (FDB): Students complete all course tasks and assignments through personalized arrangements in a fieldwork setting without in-person class meetings or seminars, (i.e., directed field study, work-based learning, internships, student teaching, clinical rotations, studio residencies, research team projects, etc.
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