Find the Right Class Format for You
Everyone's life is different. Scottsdale Community College offers a variety of class formats to fit your schedule and learning style. We have options designed to meet your needs, whether you prefer in-person interaction, online flexibility, or a combination of both. Explore the details below to find the format that works best for you!
In-Person
The class meets regularly in person and on campus or at an off-campus location according to the times and dates in the class schedule. This format is ideal for students who value face-to-face interaction with their instructors and classmates and the ability to access on-campus resources.
Online
All coursework is available online, allowing you to complete assignments on your own schedule within set start and end dates—though individual assignments may have specific deadlines. Online classes may require in-person proctored assessments.
Live Online
In this format, the instructor lectures live online through a web conferencing system. It features virtual class meetings with set dates and times. Like Online, in some cases, Live Online classes may have required in-person proctored assessments at the discretion of the instructor.
Hybrid In-Person
(Formerly known as Hybrid)
This format blends online learning with in-person class meetings on campus or at an off-campus location according to the times and dates in the class schedule. The in-person sessions occur at specific times and dates listed in the class schedule. This mode combines the benefits of online flexibility with an on-campus experience.
Hybrid Live Online
(Formerly known as Hybrid Virtual)
This format combines online coursework with live online class meetings. The live online sessions occur on set dates and times, providing structure while still offering flexibility.
How much time are you spending each week?
To get started with the Time Management Calculator, enter how many hours each week you spend on school, work, and personal activities. A week consists of seven days and has a total of 168 hours. Course time includes class, study, and homework. Fill out each section with an estimated amount of time you would spend on an activity in one week, rounding to the closest hour. As you fill out each section, the chart will auto-populate, showing the amount of weekly hours used and the weekly hours remaining. You may leave some sections at zero if they do not apply to you. When you add the number of course credits, you'll see that the duration of the course (1st 8 weeks, 2nd 8 weeks, 14 weeks, 15 weeks, or 16 weeks) affects the time needed weekly. The shorter the course duration, the more time is needed each week. The pie chart starts out light gray, showing you have 168 hours available in a week. As you add activities, the pie chart will show three additional colors to make it easier to see the time spent on your school, work, and personal activities. Each slice in the pie chart represents the percentage of weekly time spent on a specific activity. Hover over a slice to see the percentage of time spent on that activity. The colors are explained in the legend below.
Pie Chart Colors
School: This is the time you spend on your courses, class time, and homework.
Work: This is the time you spend on your job or other work.
Personal Activities: This is the time you spend on sleep, personal care, food consumption, relaxation, exercise activities, family and friends, and engaging in hobbies and entertainment.