What Type of Class is Right For Me?
Everyone's life is different. Estrella Mountain Community College offers a variety of class formats to fit your schedule and learning style. We have options designed to meet your needs, whether you prefer in-person interaction, online flexibility, or a combination of both. Explore the details below to find the format that works best for you!
In-Person
The class meets regularly in person and on campus or at an off-campus location according to the times and dates in the class schedule. This format is ideal for students who value face-to-face interaction with their instructors and classmates and the ability to access on-campus resources.
Online
All coursework is available online, allowing you to complete assignments on your own schedule within set start and end dates—though individual assignments may have specific deadlines. Online classes may require in-person proctored assessments. Please Note: All online classes start on Monday. If Monday is a holiday, classes start on Tuesday.
Hybrid In-Person
*Formerly known as Hybrid
This format blends online learning with in-person class meetings on campus or at an off-campus location according to the times and dates in the class schedule. The in-person sessions occur at specific times and dates listed in the class schedule. This mode combines the benefits of online flexibility with an on-campus experience. Please Note: All hybrid classes start on Monday regardless of the first in-person meeting pattern. If Monday is a holiday, classes start on Tuesday.
Hybrid Live Online
*Formerly known as Hybrid Virtual
This format combines online coursework with live online class meetings. The live online sessions occur on set dates and times, providing structure while still offering flexibility. Like Online, in some cases, Hybrid Live Online classes may have required in-person proctored assessments at the discretion of the instructor. Please Note: All hybrid classes start on Monday regardless of the first in-person meeting pattern. If Monday is a holiday, classes start on Tuesday.
Live Online
In this format, the instructor lectures live online through a web conferencing system. It features virtual class meetings with set dates and times. Like Online, in some cases, Live Online classes may have required in-person proctored assessments at the discretion of the instructor. Please Note: All online classes start on Monday regardless of the first meeting pattern. If Monday is a holiday, classes start on Tuesday.
