Course Types
Hudson County Community College is committed to student success both inside and outside of the classroom. In order to assist students in making progress towards their academic goals, HCCC offers classes in a variety of modalities (course modality refers to how a course is offered by the instructor), including online, hybrid, and remote. Students are encouraged to figure out which mode is the right fit for them before registering.
The different modalities are described below. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Center for Online Learning (colFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE). Among the other offices that can advise you on course modalities are Enrollment Services (admissionsFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE) and Advising (advisingFREElive.HUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE).
Course Modalities
Class sessions meet at a specific location, on specified day(s) and times throughout the semester.
Is this a good choice for me?
- You value being on campus and in the classroom with your peers.
- You enjoy interacting with other students and your professor in the classroom.
- You learn well in a structured environment.
- You are available to attend classes on campus on the specified days and times.
Course content is delivered online in Canvas. There are no scheduled meeting times, and students have flexibility in completing work within each weekly unit.
Is this a good choice for me?
- You are organized and able to work independently.
- You are good at managing your time and meeting strict deadlines.
- You are comfortable setting up, using, and solving issues with technology.
- You learn well by receiving written or video feedback from your professors and interacting with other students in written or video form.
- Your schedule is better suited to doing coursework when you have time in your week, rather than taking a specific class at a specific time.
Class sessions meet via a videoconferencing tool, such as WebEx, on specified day(s) and times throughout the semester.
Is this a good choice for me?
- You enjoy interacting with other students and your professor in real time.
- You learn well in a structured environment.
- Your schedule makes coming to campus difficult, but you are able to set aside time to be fully present to attend a live class through videoconferencing technology.
- You are comfortable setting up, using, and solving issues with technology.
The majority of course content is delivered online in Canvas, and students have flexibility in completing work within each weekly unit. Lab/lecture sessions meet at a specific location on specified day(s) and times throughout the semester.
Is this a good choice for me?
- You value being on campus and in the classroom with your peers.
- You enjoy interacting with other students and your professor in the classroom.
- You are available to attend classes on campus on the specified days and times.
- You are organized and able to work independently.
- You are good at managing your time and meeting strict deadlines.
- You are comfortable setting up, using, and solving issues with technology.
The majority of course content is delivered online in Canvas, and students have flexibility in completing work within each weekly unit. Lab/lecture sessions meet through a videoconferencing tool, such as WebEx, on specified day(s) and times throughout the semester.
Is this a good choice for me?
- You are organized and able to work independently.
- You are good at managing your time and meeting strict deadlines.
- You are comfortable setting up, using, and solving issues with technology.
- You learn well by receiving written or video feedback from your professors and interacting with other students in written or video form.
- Your schedule makes coming to campus difficult, but you are able to set aside time to be fully present to attend a live class through videoconferencing technology.
- You are comfortable setting up, using, and solving issues with technology.
Specialized technology is used to connect multiple locations through audio and video.
Is this a good choice for me?
- You value being on campus and in the classroom with your peers.
- You enjoy interacting with other students and your professor in the classroom.
- You learn well in a structured environment.
- You are available to attend classes on campus on the specified days and times.
- You are more open to dealing with new technologies in the classroom.
| Modality | Assigned room? | Class meets at a set time? | Uses Canvas? |
| On-Campus | Yes | Yes (in-person) | Strongly Encouraged |
| Online | No | No | Yes |
| Remote | No | Yes (by videoconference) | Strongly Encouraged |
| Hybrid/On-Campus | Yes | Yes (in-person) | Yes |
| Hybrid/Remote | No | Yes (by videoconference) | Yes |
| ITV | Yes | Yes (in-person) | Strongly Encouraged |
Online Learning FAQs
Q: How do I know if a course is offered online?
A: Not every course is offered online. Online course sections will have an ON designation,
for example ENG-101-ONA01. (Note: Hybrid courses have an HY designation for the section.)
Tip: To filter for online sections, when searching the online course schedule, use the Advanced Search tab and select “On-Line” in the Location field.
Q: What if I am new to online learning?
A: The Center for Online Learning has developed an introductory Orientation to Online
Learning at HCCC. The Orientation consists of six bite-sized videos that provide an
overview of Canvas functionality and navigation. We encourage everyone to watch it
whether you are in an online, hybrid, or face-to-face course. Registered students
can access it via the “Get Help” option in Canvas, or click this link now to watch the Orientation.
Students in online and hybrid courses are also automatically enrolled in a more extensive self-paced Hudson Online orientation, which will appear on your Canvas Dashboard. You are encouraged to spend time in it.
Q: What kind of support is available?
A: Online students at HCCC are well-supported for success! Here are some of our support
services:
- Canvas Support: Telephone and chat support is available 24/7. The Student Hotline phone number is 833-225-1548. If you forget the phone number, or prefer a live chat, you can access either by clicking the “Get Help” icon on the green navigation bar that runs down the left side of Canvas.
- Tutoring Support: Having trouble with an online assignment? You can schedule an online academic support session, and work with someone one-on-one. This is a free service, available by clicking Smarthinking Online Tutoring in your Canvas course.
- Computer Support: The IT Help Desk will assist you with computer and login issues (360-4310; itshelpFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE).
- Accessibility Support: Accessibility options are available in every course through Blackboard Ally. If you need help with Ally, please let us know at colFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE. The Accessibility Office provides additional services.
- More Support: The Center for Online Learning develops the online courses in close collaboration with HCCC faculty, and can be contacted for questions about online courses (360-4038; colFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE).
Contact Information
Center for Online Learning
71 Sip Ave., L612
Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 360-4038
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