Instruction Modes
GGU delivers instruction via the following modes:
Effective for Fall 2023
- Hybrid1 (In-Person/Online) (Section Code: HSF): Instruction includes a combination of in-person and online (synchronous or asynchronous) coursework. In-person class meetings may not be attended remotely. At least 50% of the class time will be in-person on campus. In-person and synchronous online class meeting dates and times are listed on the schedule and course syllabus. Satisfies “in residence” requirements for Veteran Affairs Education Benefits and residency requirements for international students (F-1 Visa holders).
- In-Person1 (Section Codes: SF, SE): Instruction is delivered through in-person class meetings. Satisfies “in residence” requirements for Veteran Affairs Education Benefits and residency requirements for international students (F-1 Visa holders).
- Online-Asynchronous2 (Section Code: C): Instruction is delivered primarily through asynchronous coursework but may include optional synchronous online class meetings. Does not satisfy “in residence” requirements for Veteran Affairs Education Benefits. Does not satisfy residency requirements for international students (F-1 Visa holders).
- Online-Synchronous2 (Section Code: WC): Instruction is delivered primarily through live online class meetings but may include asynchronous coursework. Does not satisfy “in residence” units for Veteran Affairs Education Benefits. Does not satisfy residency requirements for international students (F-1 Visa holders).
1Satisfies the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs definition of a “hybrid” class for
BAH benefits, so long as recipients attend the in-person class meeting(s).
2International students (F-1 Visa holders) may count a maximum of 1 course (or 3 units)
of these instruction modes toward their “full course of study.”
Effective for Spring and Summer 2023
- Hybrid1 (In-Person/Online) (Section Code: HSF): Instruction includes a combination of in-person and online (synchronous or asynchronous) coursework. In-person class meetings may not be attended remotely. In-person and synchronous online class meeting dates and times are listed on the schedule and course syllabus. Satisfies “in residence” requirements for Veteran Affairs Education Benefits. May not satisfy requirements for international students (F-1 Visa holders).
- In-Person1 (Section Codes: SF, SE): Instruction is delivered through in-person class meetings. Satisfies “in residence” requirements for Veteran Affairs Education Benefits and residency requirements for international students (F-1 Visa holders).
- Online-Asynchronous2 (Section Code: C): Instruction is delivered primarily through asynchronous coursework but may include optional synchronous online class meetings. Does not satisfy “in residence” requirements for Veteran Affairs Education Benefits. May not satisfy requirements for international students (F-1 Visa holders).
- Online-Synchronous2 (Section Code: WC): Instruction is delivered primarily through live online class meetings, but may include asynchronous coursework. Does not satisfy “in residence” units for Veteran Affairs Education Benefits. May not satisfy “in residence” requirements for international students (F-1 Visa holders).
1Satisfies the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs definition of a “hybrid” class for
BAH benefits, so long as recipients attend the in-person class meeting(s).
2International students (F-1 Visa holders) may count a maximum of 1 course (or 3 units)
of these instruction modes toward their “full course of study.”
Class Meetings that Coincide with GGU Holidays
When synchronous class meetings fall on GGU holidays, faculty have the following options:
- Reschedule the class meeting within the term for the day and time when most of the students will be available.
- Substitute online asynchronous coursework.