Most courses can be completed on your home computer. (Some classes require trips to campus for certain tests, presentations, and lab assignments.) While online classes have definite beginning and ending times, and exams are scheduled and timed, students determine their study schedules. Even though completion of course requirements are done at times of the student's choosing, the online courses follow a weekly schedule and due dates must be met.
Faculty communicate with online students via online bulletin boards and/or chat rooms. Timely and regular communications with online students is a priority with online faculty. E-mail is used for both communication and homework assignments.
