Course Delivery Methods

This section outlines the delivery methods used at USU and the principles that guide them. USU emphasizes student‑centered learning through strong pedagogy and transformative educational opportunities, and is committed to access for students regardless of experience or location. The university maintains balance across departmental goals and the effective use of campuses, centers, and digital delivery. Students benefit from choice through flexible course formats, and USU upholds a strong commitment to the published schedule by not mixing delivery types.

IN-PERSON	CONNECT	HYBRID
Same time, same location Classes are facilitated in-person at pre-scheduled meeting times. Students may be expected to access online resources to supplement their learning.	Same time, choice of location (learner) Classes are facilitated in-person (with virtual option) at pre-scheduled meeting times at multiple classroom locations. Students may be expected to access online resources to supplement their learning.	Same time, varied location Classes are primarily facilitated in-person (50% or more), with a portion of the class sessions held virtually (Zoom) or replaced with engaging online learning activities; reducing in-person classroom seat time. Students may be expected to access online resources to supplement their learning.
ONLINE	VIRTUAL	ARRANGED
Any time, any location Facilitated using online learning materials and activities with a flexible schedule. Students will have regular, online asynchronous (any time) interactions with the instructor and other students. Synchronous (real time) activities (i.e. office hours) may be provided.	Same time, any location Classes are facilitated virtually (Zoom) with pre-scheduled meeting times. Students may be expected to access online resources to supplement their learning.	Arranged time and location Students will be mentored in an arranged location and schedule applicable to their area of study. Typically used for internships, practicums, student teaching, clinicals, advanced study, or research.

IN-PERSON

CONNECT

HYBRID

Same time, same location

Classes are facilitated in-person at pre-scheduled meeting times. Students may be expected to access online resources to supplement their learning.

Same time, choice of location (learner)

Classes are facilitated in-person (with virtual option) at pre-scheduled meeting times at multiple classroom locations. Students may be expected to access online resources to supplement their learning.

Same time, varied location

Classes are primarily facilitated in-person (50% or more), with a portion of the class sessions held virtually (Zoom) or replaced with engaging online learning activities; reducing in-person classroom seat time. Students may be expected to access online resources to supplement their learning.

ONLINE

VIRTUAL

ARRANGED

Any time, any location

Facilitated using online learning materials and activities with a flexible schedule. Students will have regular, online asynchronous (any time) interactions with the instructor and other students. Synchronous (real time) activities (i.e. office hours) may be provided.

Same time, any location

Classes are facilitated virtually (Zoom) with pre-scheduled meeting times. Students may be expected to access online resources to supplement their learning.

Arranged time and location

Students will be mentored in an arranged location and schedule applicable to their area of study. Typically used for internships, practicums, student teaching, clinicals, advanced study, or research.