Instruction Modes
Instruction Mode indicates the manner in which instruction is delivered for each class section during a given semester. The assigned instruction mode can be found in the LionPATH Schedule of Classes, within the "Class Details" section of each class.
Instruction Mode Resources
Learn more about instruction modes from the following resources:
- Instruction Modes Overview (PDF)
- Flowchart and Guidelines for Academic Administrators and Faculty for Remote Synchronous Instructional Mode (PDF)
- Revised Course Instructional Modes - Implementation Guidance and FAQs
Current Instruction Modes
A new course mode, and several updated modes, go into effect fall semester 2026. Some instruction modes will remain unchanged. Below is the list of instruction modes that take effect Fall 2026.
- (P) In Person up to 7% Remote: Class meets in person at days/times listed. To manage their own absences due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, for professional travel, or for pedagogical reasons, instructors can offer up to 7% of an in-person class remotely (synchronously or asynchronously).1
- (H1) In Person 76-92%;8-24% Remote: Class meets predominantly in person. 8-24% of the class is taught remotely synchronously or asynchronously.
- (H2) In Person 50-75%;25-50% Remote: Class meets in person and remotely. 25-50% of the class is taught remotely synchronously or asynchronously.
- (H5) In Person 26-49%;51-74% Remote: Class meets in person and remotely. 51-74% of the class is taught remotely synchronously or asynchronously.
- (H7) In person 1-25%;75-99% Remote: Class meets in person and remotely. 75-99% of the class is taught remotely synchronously or asynchronously, which may include required in person assessments or evaluations. This low-residency mode is considered remote instruction.2
- (RA) Remote Asynchronous: Class meets remotely. 100% of the class is taught remotely asynchronously.
- (RS) Remote Synchronous: Class meets remotely at days/times listed. 100% of the class is taught remotely synchronously. To manage their own absences due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, for professional travel, or for pedagogical reasons, instructors can offer up to 7% of a Remote Synchronous class asynchronously.1
- (VR) Video-Receiving: Shared class that a campus receives at days/times listed. 100% of the class is taught remotely synchronously. To manage their own absences due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, for professional travel, or for pedagogical reasons, instructors can offer up to 7% of a Video-Receiving class asynchronously.1 Only for the Digital Learning Cooperative (DLC).
- (RB) Remote Blended: Class meets 100% remotely. The class is intentionally taught remotely combining asynchronous and synchronous (at days/times listed) instruction.
1 The maximum percentage for remote instruction equates to approximately one week of classes in a typical semester. Additional days of remote instruction resulting from the recommended asynchronous instruction for election days do not count toward the maximum.
2 Some student populations (e.g., international students) have limitations on the number of remote courses they can take in a semester. Further, when students' schedules comprise only remote courses, the institution assumes the obligation to provide student services equivalent to what are available for residential students, an obligation normally met by World Campus.
