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 best suits your needs. Try the new Time Management Calculator.
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. Like Online, in some cases, Hybrid Live Online classes may have required in-person proctored assessments at the discretion of the instructor.
Get Started with the Time Management Calculator
See how you spend your week! Enter the hours you spend on school, work, and personal activities. Remember — there are 168 hours in a week. Include all your class time, studying, and homework, rounding to the nearest hour. As you enter your numbers, the chart updates automatically to show your hours used and hours remaining.
Add your course credits to see how different course lengths (8-week, 14-week, 16-week, etc.) affect your weekly time commitment — shorter courses need more time each week. The pie chart starts in light gray and fills with color as you add activities, showing how your time is divided among school, work, and personal life. Hover over each slice to see percentages, and check the legend to see what each color means.
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.