1. Important Notes
  2. Course Registration Labels
    1. In-person section (Campus presence):
    2. Mix of In-person and Online (Campus presence):
    3. Online Synchronous section (Campus presence is not required):
    4. Online Synchronous section with In-Person Assessments (Campus presence):
    5. Online Asynchronous Section (Campus presence is not required):
    6. Online Asynchronous Section with In-Person Assessments (Campus presence):
    7. Online Combined Synchronous/Asynchronous Section (Campus presence is not required):
    8. Online Combined Synchronous/Asynchronous with In-Person Assessments (Campus presence):

Important Notes

  • Course sections may be offered in-person, online or as a combination of in-person and online activities. Each label clearly defines whether a “campus presence” is required or not.
  • Sections of the same course may have different delivery types. For example, it is possible to have an online lecture but in-person tutorials for the same course.
  • Online sections may have in-person assessments, requiring an in person and on-campus presence.
  • Assessment type may not be known at the time of registration.
  • Distance exam service (https://carleton.ca/ses/distance-exams) is available if it meets the course requirements.

Course Registration Labels

The following course delivery types will appear in the “Section Information” listing in Carleton Central:

In-person section (Campus presence):

  • In-person section; not for online students.

Mix of In-person and Online (Campus presence):

  • In-person and online classes/activities.
  • In-person activities may Include meetings, in-term assessment and/or the final exam.
  • More details are available in the course outline.

Online Synchronous section (Campus presence is not required):

  • Online classes/activities at a specified time.
  • Computer requirements: high-speed Internet access, webcam, and headset with a microphone.

Online Synchronous section with In-Person Assessments (Campus presence):

  • Online classes/activities at a specified time
  • Assessments (in-term, final, or both) are in-person and on campus.
  • Computer requirements: high-speed Internet access, webcam, and headset with a microphone.

Online Asynchronous Section (Campus presence is not required):

  • Online classes/activities are not scheduled.
  • Students are expected to remain up to date with deadlines and due dates provided by the instructor.
  • Computer requirements: high-speed Internet access and a computer.

Online Asynchronous Section with In-Person Assessments (Campus presence):

  • Online classes/activities are not scheduled.
  • Assessments (in-term, final, or both) are in-person and on campus.
  • Computer requirements: high-speed Internet access, webcam, and headset with a microphone.

Online Combined Synchronous/Asynchronous Section (Campus presence is not required):

  • Online classes/activities, some have specified times.
  • Specific dates are available in the course outline.
  • Computer requirements: high-speed Internet access, webcam, and headset with a microphone.

Online Combined Synchronous/Asynchronous with In-Person Assessments (Campus presence):

  • Online classes/activities, some have specified times.
  • Specific dates are available in the course outline.
  • Computer requirements: high-speed Internet access, webcam, and headset with a microphone.
  • Assessments (in-term, final, or both) are in-person and on campus.