For the majority of classes, immersion (on-campus) students will have access to the following three learning environments:
ASU immersion: On-campus, in-person, technology-enhanced learning environment. ASU Sync: Synchronous, technology-enhanced and fully interactive remote learning using live lectures via Zoom. This approach can be used simultaneously with in-person instruction to accommodate students in different circumstances and enable social distancing in classrooms or as stand-alone technology. It offers the benefits of face-to-face instruction in an interactive, group-learning environment. iCourses: Courses delivered entirely online with lectures available on demand. Our goal is to provide a quality learning environment that adheres to public health and safety guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These three learning environments will give students the flexibility they need. Many classes will include a blend of in-person and ASU Sync experiences. Some labs, clinical experiences and fine arts courses that do not lend themselves to remote instruction will only be available through on-campus, in-person instruction.
Based on current public health information, face coverings will be required by everyone in buildings and community spaces on all campuses. The university will also implement increased cleaning protocols including daily cleaning of classrooms with two additional cleanings of high-touch surfaces, providing cleaning and sanitizing supplies in all classrooms for students, and reducing attendance in classrooms by half on alternating days. Those not attending in person on assigned days will participate in class through ASU Sync.
Out-of-state and international students who wish to attend classes on campus but may not be able to arrive in time for the start of the semester will be given the opportunity to learn through ASU Sync for the first half of the semester, and if necessary, the full semester. Faculty will hold special office hours that accommodate different time zones.
In addition, we recognize that our new and currently enrolled ASU Online students are also facing life and family challenges due to the pandemic. ASU Online success coaches are ready to assist students to resolve issues that arise, and online students have the opportunity to receive academic, service and personal support remotely.
