Types of Courses
Understanding Your Options
Valencia College offers a range of course delivery options to meet the diverse needs of our students. Use the resources below to better understand the types of courses we offer, search for courses by type and make decisions about your course schedule.
On Campus
Scheduled Meeting Days/Times
Scheduled Meeting Days/Times
Face-to-Face
- Meet on campus on specific days and times
- Experience face-to-face time in small class settings with faculty and students
On Campus and Online
Both Scheduled and Flexible
Both Scheduled and Flexible
Mixed-Mode
- Engage in a combination of in-person classes and online learning
- Meet on campus on specific days and times
- Experience face-to-face time in small class settings with faculty and students
- Complete coursework online by due dates
Online
Scheduled Meeting Days/Times
Scheduled Meeting Days/Times
Real-Time Virtual
- Meet virtually at specific days and times
- Interact live with faculty and students in a virtual environment
- Complete assignments online outside of the class session by due dates
Online
Flexible
Flexible
Online Course
- Engage online when it is convenient for you to learn without scheduled class times
- Interact with faculty and students online
- Complete all coursework online by due dates
Comparison of Course Types
| Course Characteristics | Face-to-Face | Mixed Mode | Real-Time Virtual | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Learning Instruction occurs on campus. |
YES | YES | NO | NO |
| Online Learning Instruction occurs online. |
NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Live Interaction Course meets at specific days and times. |
YES | YES | YES | NO |
| Uses Canvas Essential course information is provided through Canvas, Valencia College’s learning portal. |
SOMETIMES | YES | YES | YES |