{"id":1631,"date":"2026-04-09T20:43:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T03:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/onlineeducation\/?page_id=1631"},"modified":"2026-04-27T12:54:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:54:23","slug":"explore-ways-to-take-classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/onlineeducation\/online-learning-at-palomar-college\/explore-ways-to-take-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore Ways to Take Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Choice is Yours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fs-6\">At Palomar College, <strong>you can take classes in different ways<\/strong>\u2014online, in person, or a mix of both. Learn what each option means so <strong>you can choose what works best for you<\/strong>. Each type of class works differently. See the descriptions in the following section to find what fits <strong>your schedule and learning style<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/onlineeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_415243956-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/onlineeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_415243956-1024x320.jpeg\" alt=\"Student sitting outdoors and learning online. \" class=\"wp-image-1758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/onlineeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_415243956-1024x320.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/onlineeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_415243956-300x94.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/onlineeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_415243956-768x240.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/onlineeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_415243956-1536x480.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/onlineeducation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/04\/AdobeStock_415243956-2048x640.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"top\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#asynchronous\"><strong>Fully Online<\/strong>: Asynchronous<\/a> affords the most flexibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#synchronous\"><strong>Fully Online<\/strong>: Synchronous<\/a> provides a set schedule and live interaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fully-online-live-sessions\"><strong>Fully Online<\/strong>: Blend<\/a> is a mix of synchronous and asynchronous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With <a href=\"#partially-online\"><strong>Partially Online<\/strong><\/a>, you will come to campus sometimes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hyflex\"><strong>HyFlex<\/strong><\/a> gives you the option to switch between online and in-person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"asynchronous\">Fully Online: Asynchronous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">No set meeting time\u2014learn on your own schedule. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right bg-light border-primary border-2 border-top rounded-3\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>In the class schedule:<\/strong> Look for <strong>&#8220;Fully Online Class&#8221;<\/strong> with no set times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">These classes are <strong>fully online and do not require you to log in at a specific time<\/strong>. You\u2019ll complete assignments each week by set deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No in-person meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No required live sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly deadlines still apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom position-relative is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<a   href=\"#top\"\n  class=\"btn btn-primary position-absolute bottom-0 end-0 m-3 btn-back-to-top\"\n  aria-label=\"Back to top\"\n  role=\"button\"\n>\n  <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#9650;<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"synchronous\">Fully Online: Synchronous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend class online at scheduled times. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right bg-light border-primary border-2 border-top rounded-3\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>In the class schedule:<\/strong> Look for a <strong>&#8220;Fully Online Class&#8221;<\/strong> with listed dates at <strong>&#8220;Live Web&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">These classes <strong>meet online at specific days and times<\/strong>. You\u2019ll join live sessions with your instructor and classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No campus visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live online meetings required (i.e. over Zoom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly deadlines still apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom position-relative is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<a   href=\"#top\"\n  class=\"btn btn-primary position-absolute bottom-0 end-0 m-3 btn-back-to-top\"\n  aria-label=\"Back to top\"\n  role=\"button\"\n>\n  <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#9650;<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fully-online-live-sessions\">Fully Online: Blend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend scheduled class sessions but otherwise work on your own schedule. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right bg-light border-primary border-2 border-top rounded-3\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>In the class schedule:<\/strong> Look for a fully online class with <strong>a combination of &#8220;Live Web&#8221; and &#8220;Online&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Part of the class meets online at set times, and part is completed on your own schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No campus visits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some live online meetings required (i.e. over Zoom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly deadlines still apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom position-relative is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<a   href=\"#top\"\n  class=\"btn btn-primary position-absolute bottom-0 end-0 m-3 btn-back-to-top\"\n  aria-label=\"Back to top\"\n  role=\"button\"\n>\n  <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#9650;<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"partially-online\">Partially Online (formerly known as Hybrid)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A mix of online and in-person learning. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right bg-light border-primary border-2 border-top rounded-3\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>In the class schedule:<\/strong> Check for any <strong>required in-person dates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">These classes are <strong>mostly online<\/strong>, but you may need to come to campus for certain activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some required in-person meetings, such as exams or orientations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online coursework and assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly deadlines still apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom position-relative is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<a   href=\"#top\"\n  class=\"btn btn-primary position-absolute bottom-0 end-0 m-3 btn-back-to-top\"\n  aria-label=\"Back to top\"\n  role=\"button\"\n>\n  <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#9650;<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hyflex\">HyFlex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend in person or online\u2014it\u2019s your choice. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right bg-light border-primary border-2 border-top rounded-3\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>In the class schedule:<\/strong> Look for <strong>\u201cHyFlex.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">HyFlex classes let you <strong>choose how to attend each session<\/strong>. You can come to campus or join online at the same scheduled time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attend in person or online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same class, same time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible week-to-week attendance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly deadlines still apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom position-relative is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<a   href=\"#top\"\n  class=\"btn btn-primary position-absolute bottom-0 end-0 m-3 btn-back-to-top\"\n  aria-label=\"Back to top\"\n  role=\"button\"\n>\n  <span aria-hidden=\"true\">&#9650;<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect from Online Classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online classes can give you more flexibility, but they still require planning and follow-through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep up with assignments and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check Canvas regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with your instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Find a Class?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know your options, you can start looking for classes that fit your schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/onlineeducation\/find-online-classes\/\">Find Online Classes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Choice is Yours At Palomar College, you can take classes in different ways\u2014online, in person, or a mix of both. Learn what each option means so you can choose what works best for you. Each type of class works differently. 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