Spring 2021 Delivery Options
What course delivery options are planned for spring 2021?
In-person Modes of Instruction
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- In-person, On-campus Learners
- In-person, On-campus and Remote Learners
Remote Modes of Instruction
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- Synchronous Remote
- Mostly Asynchronous Remote
- Fully Asynchronous Remote
In-Person Instruction Modes
Instruction Modes: In-Person
Mode | In-person, On-campus Learners | In-person, On-campus and Remote Learners |
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Description |
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Student Type | On-campus students only | All students |
Physical Classroom | Yes | Yes, and specific technology is needed |
Meeting Pattern | Yes, including Final Exam period | Yes, including Final Exam period |
Note:
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- The majority of classes with 35 or more students will be assigned one of the three remote-only options, however, a limited number of courses with up to 50 students will be selected for in-person modes of delivery.
In the College, departmental course offerings for the spring are prioritized so classes that are in-person are:
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- Classes designed for first-year students to explore a discipline,
- Classes typically taken by seniors so they may have an opportunity to complete a capstone experience, and
- Classes at any level that especially benefit from hands-on, in-person instruction.
- Accommodations for occasional excused absences as per usual in any in-person course will be allowed.
Remote Instruction Modes
Instruction Modes: Remote
Mode | Synchronous Remote | Mostly Asynchronous Remote | All Asynchronous Remote |
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Description |
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Student Type | All students | All students | All students |
Classroom | No | No | No |
Meeting Pattern | Yes, including Final Exam period | Yes, including Final Exam period | None |
Note:
-
- The majority of classes with 35 or more students will be assigned one of the three remote-only options, however, a limited number of courses with up to 50 students will be selected for in-person modes of delivery.
In the College, departmental course offerings for the spring are prioritized so classes that are in-person are:
-
- Classes designed for first-year students to explore a discipline,
- Classes typically taken by seniors so they may have an opportunity to complete a capstone experience, and
- Classes at any level that especially benefit from hands-on, in-person instruction.
- Accommodations for occasional excused absences as per usual in any in-person course will be allowed.
Carolina Away
If you’re a new first-year or transfer student who’s not comfortable or unable to join us on campus, Carolina Away allows you to take digital courses and participate in small-group experiences with classmates, faculty, and staff. Approximately 550 new Tar Heels participated fall semester 2020. All current participants are invited to continue in the spring semester 2021. In addition, a limited number of spaces are open for new spring enrollees. For information about eligibility, please email us at: carolinaaway@unc.edu.