Online Courses
Online courses are similarly structured to on‐ground courses – e.g., they have a syllabus, required texts, weekly assignment, projects, papers, and/or tests. To be successful in an online environment, students are expected to:
- Have regular access to a working laptop or desktop computer with strong internet connectivity
- Possess basic computer skills
- Be familiar with the University's learning management system, Moodle, through completion of Student Moodle Orientation
- Posses strong time management skills. Much of online learning is asynchronous, meaning work is done independently and posted by designated deadlines outlined in the syllabus
- Attend class as outlined in the syllabus
Students may not audit any online class. Students who register for an accelerated online class that begins in the second half of a given semester, and where the class credits put them at full‐time status, may have all federal and state financial aid remain pending until attendance in the online class has been verified. Students in this circumstance who do not attend the online class will still be liable for all full‐time costs, but may no longer be eligible for full‐time federal, state, or institutional grants, awards, or scholarships. Further, in accordance with University policy, as only full‐time students may reside on campus, if a student is a resident and does not attend the online class, that student will have lost their full‐time standing and will be required to move off campus. Before registering for an online class that begins in the second half of a given semester, student‐ athletes must check with their coaches and/or the University’s Athletic Director’s Office to confirm that their athletic eligibility will not be negatively affected.