Online Courses

In an online course, instruction, learning activities, and interactions between faculty and students take place online in our Learning Management System (LMS). Taking an online course has many advantages, including increased flexibility in completing homework assignments, the ability to communicate with your classmates and your instructor from the convenience of your own home or workplace, and enhanced access to written materials ranging from discipline-specific internet resources to discussions and instructors’ announcements. However, an online course is not for everyone. Online learning often takes more time to engage in coursework than on-campus learning. Whether working in a Flexible Online or  Schedule Remote class, students must stick to due dates for assignments. Successful online students have good time management, self-discipline, and organizational skills.  If you need the discipline of meeting in a classroom setting, the Scheduled Remote, a hybrid, or in-person options may be better for you.

Many online courses may require you to take proctored exams onsite at the HCC Test Center, at an approved alternative location, or via a virtual proctoring service. A basic understanding of the internet and web browsing are required. Online course activities may be completed at any location with a computer and internet connection. Please refer to the technical requirements needed for online courses. Check the Schedule of Classes for the start date of your course. When online course registration is complete, you may log on to your password-protected course website beginning on the first day of the semester

There are two types of online classes at HCC.

Scheduled Remote (synchronous)

Scheduled Remote (SR) classes meet at designated times in an online classroom. Faculty and students interact via video conferencing in real time at the times listed in the Schedule of Classes.

Flexible Online (asynchronous)

Flexible Online (FO) classes allow students the flexibility to work with greater independence and self-direction to meet course deadlines.  Students communicate with each other and their professor in Canvas through messages, online office hours, and online discussion boards.