Northampton Community College offers course formats to fit your life, allowing you to select the best options for you. Formats range from in-person, online and hybrid, a combination of both. Some online courses meet at a scheduled time, while others are self-paced with weekly milestones.
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In-Person Courses
In-Person
- Formerly known at NCC as On-Site
- 100% on-campus, face to face
- This is the most traditional course format in which students attend classes on campus during the scheduled class time
- Students may need to access online materials through Blackboard – this depends on the course and instructor
- Exams will take place on campus.
Online Courses
Online
- 100% online
- There are no scheduled class meetings to attend
- Students complete all of their course work online through Blackboard
- Participation in regular online instructional activities is required
- Weekly deadlines for work set by the instructor – students move at their own pace during the week to meet these deadlines
- Students may be required to complete online proctored exams/assignments.
Blended Courses
Blended
- Formerly known at NCC as Online Blended
- 100% online
- Students meet online one day per week using a video conferencing platform (like Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate Ultra) during the scheduled class time
- Students engage in other required course activities and assignments online through Blackboard – meeting deadlines set by the instructor
- Students may be required to complete online proctored exams/assignments.
Hybrid Courses
Hybrid
- 50% on-campus, face to face and 50% online [a mix of the in-person and online course formats]
- Students come to campus at least one day per week for their in-person, face to face class during the scheduled class time
- Students engage in other required course activities and assignments online through Blackboard– meeting deadlines set by the instructor
- Exams may be on-campus during scheduled class times or proctored online.
Other Distance Mode
Other Distance Mode
- Formerly known at NCC as Remote
- 100% online
- Courses in this format meet online using a video conferencing platform (like Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate Ultra) during the scheduled class time
- Additional course activities and assignments will be available online through Blackboard
- Students may be required to complete online proctored exams/assignments.
| In-Person | Online | Hybrid | Blended | Other Distance Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On campus - in classroom or lab | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Scheduled class meeting times | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer & internet required* | Depends on instructor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam & microphone required** | Depends on instructor | Yes | Depends on instructor | Yes | Yes |
| Requires use of a learning management system like Blackboard** | Depends on instructor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Depends on instructor |
| Exams*** | On-campus or online | Online | On-campus or online | Online | Online |
| Requires completion of homework, out-of-class activities/assignments, and studying | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*Open computer labs with internet access available for students on all NCC campuses
**A smart phone can work as a webcam/microphone for many courses (check with course instructor for more specific requirements)
***Online exams may be proctored via online software (check with course instructor for more specific exam information)
