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Distance education is designed to support students enrolled in hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous classes. GRCC faculty and staff are here to assist you, no matter how you take your courses. Helpful videos and additional resources can be found on the Technology Resources webpage.

Types of Distance Education

Choose the distance learning experience that best fits your needs from the options. 

Online Learning

Is this class online, in person or both?

  • Learning is completely online. No need to come to campus, but you will have deadlines and assignments to complete.

When and where will these classes meet?

  • No specific meeting time.
  • Check syllabus for due dates and course requirements.

Is this course format right for me?

  • You are organized and can work independently.
  • You like flexibility to study when it fits your schedule.

Virtual Learning

Is this class online, in person or both? 

  • Live online classes at specific times using video streaming (e.g., Google Meets or Zoom).

When and where will these classes meet?

  • Online meeting dates and times will be listed on the class schedule. 

Is this course format right for me?

  • You like interacting with others but do not want to come to campus. 
  • You prefer set schedules for classes.

Hybrid Learning

Is this class online, in person or both?

  • Mix of online work you can complete independently and some in-person meetings with your instructor and classmates.

When and where will these classes meet?

  • In-person meeting days, times and location will be listed on the class schedule.

Is this course format right for me?

You miss some face-to-face interaction but still want flexibility.

In-Person/Virtual Learning

Is this class online, in person or both? 

  • Both! You will have some parts in a real classroom with your instructor and classmates, and some parts online at specific times

When and where will these classes meet?

  • The in-person meetings days, times, and location will be listed on the class schedule. 
  • The online parts will also have specific dates and times mentioned in the class schedule.

Is this course format right for me?

  • You prefer meeting at scheduled times and are comfortable meeting virtually (e.g., Google Meets or Zoom) 

Online Support and Resources

Support no matter where you're learning

Our student services are just as easy to access online as they are in person. Some departments even offer instant messaging for live support!

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

GRCC participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. 

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