Online vs Hybrid

At KSU, courses can be designated as "traditional," "hybrid," "95% online," or "100% online."  So based on a typical MW or TR lecture class that meets a total of 30 class days (plus a final exam day), the course designations would be as follows:

  • Traditional - Class meets on campus >50% (16 or more class periods) of the class time.
  • Hybrid - Class meets on campus <50% (15 or less class periods) of the class time.
  • 95% Online - Class meets a single class period on campus (typically a final exam).
  • 100% Online - Class never meets on campus.


Contact the Office of Distance Learning for clarification regarding non-traditional classes (e.g., 1 or 2 credit hour classes, labs, internships, etc).

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