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How IU will be teaching classes

Students can check their class schedules and see the format of each of their classes. Use the guide below to familiarize yourself with the various ways classes will be offered this fall.

Key

Modes of instruction (what you’ll see when registering for classes)
P

In person

HY

Hybrid - On Campus & Online

OI

76-99% Online Interactive

DO

Distance Synchronous Video

OA

100% Online All

HD

Hybrid - Distance Video & Online

IS

Independent/directed study

IN

Internship/practicum

New international students are required to enroll in at least one face-to-face class (P, HY, IS, IN), while continuing students (including those transferring SEVIS records to IU or changing academic levels) may enroll in online-only courses.

Synchronous: Same time. Classes are held on a set schedule, and students virtually attend an instructor-led session on a regular basis at specific times on specific days.

Asynchronous: Any time. Students can study and access instructional material at any time. The instructor still establishes the course schedule with specific due dates that students must follow.

In person

Face to face

P

In person

Where

On campus

How

Students and the instructor will be in the same room together synchronously. Some instruction and/or instructional materials may be online.

Hybrid

HY

Hybrid - On Campus & Online

OI

76-99% Online Interactive

Where

On campus, Zoom, and online

How

Students and the instructor will be in the same room together synchronously for some aspects of instruction. Some instruction will be delivered online (asynchronously) and/or through Zoom (synchronously).

New international students are required to enroll in at least one face-to-face class (P, HY, IS, IN), while continuing students (including those transferring SEVIS records to IU or changing academic levels) may enroll in online-only course.

Online

Synchronous

DO

Distance Synchronous Video

Where

Zoom

How

Students and the instructor are not physically in the same space, but students must attend regularly scheduled live Zoom sessions in order to receive instruction.

Asynchronous

OA

100% Online All

Where

Online

How

Students will never be physically present with the instructor. They can interact with one another asynchronously through discussion forums, recorded video, chat, and scheduled meetings.

Hybrid online

HD

Hybrid - Distance Video & Online

Where

Zoom and online

How

Students and the instructor will meet regularly through live Zoom sessions (synchronously), with the remaining instruction completed online (asynchronously).

Custom

Personalized

IS

Independent/directed study

IN

Internship/practicum

Where

Pre-determined by the instructor and/or student

How

Students can gain practical experience or additional knowledge in topics and areas that are agreed upon between the instructor and the student.