Introduction to Online Learning
Fresno City College offers students the opportunity to take courses 100% online, hybrid, or in-person. These different course delivery formats provide flexibility and a diverse set of options for students. Review the infographic and table below to learn more about each format.
| Course Delivery Format |
In Person |
Hybrid |
Online Synchronous |
Online Asynchronous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Meets on campus at scheduled dates and times in a classroom. |
Class meets on campus on scheduled dates and times in a classroom. All other coursework is completed online. |
Meets online on scheduled dates and times. All coursework is completed online. |
No scheduled meeting dates. All coursework is completed online. |
|
| Meeting Location | On campus | On campus | Online | No meetings |
| First Day of Class |
Go to room location at scheduled day and time. |
If first day of class is listed as an in-person scheduled date, go to room location. If first day of class is not listed as in-person, check Canvas for welcome and instructions. |
Check Canvas for welcome and instructions from your instructor. If first day of class has a scheduled Zoom meeting, your instructor will provide a Zoom meeting link and what time to join. |
Check Canvas for welcome and instructions from your instructor. |
| Example | Class meets on campus on MWF from 10:00 am to 10:50 am in FH-101. |
Class meets on campus MW from 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm in LA-202. Assignments and course materials will be posted in Canvas. |
Class meets online via Zoom on MW from 10:00 am to 10:50 am. All course materials will be posted in Canvas. Assignments and course activities will be completed in Canvas. |
No scheduled meetings times. All coursework is completed and submitted online in Canvas with scheduled due dates. |