Summer Session 2021
How will courses be taught in Summer 2021?
Most courses will be taught virtually with fewer courses to be taught in-person, on-campus.
In an effort to both protect the health and safety of community members working and learning on-campus, please review the college’s covid testing policy.
Regardless of the instructional modality of a course, all courses are taught following the specific learning outcomes and high academic standards that are customary for a WCC education. Please review the definitions below so you understand the instructional method being used for each of your course selections.
Descriptions of Instructional Modalities - click to expand
ONLINE (OL) – Asynchronous (Anytime with Deadlines)
No scheduled meeting times. You will be able to log into Blackboard from anywhere and at a time that is convenient for you. Learning activities include online discussion boards, readings and assignment submissions; all classwork and assessments are completed entirely online.ONLINE (OS) – Synchronous (Real-Time)
Class takes place remotely in real-time via Blackboard and Zoom. You are expected to participate in class on the scheduled days and times; your learning activities, assignments and assessments are online via Blackboard.Online (OC) – Combined (Mix of Asynchronous & Synchronous)
Combination of synchronous and asynchronous methods (see above definitions) of instruction via Blackboard and Zoom. Your instructor will tell you in advance what days and times you will virtually meet. All your learning activities, assignments and assessments are online via Blackboard.HYBRID (HY) – Online Asynchronous & In-Person
Combination of online asynchronous and in-person instruction modes. Your course will take place remotely via Blackboard and Zoom asynchronously; in addition, your instructor will meet with you on campus (in-person) on scheduled days and times.View the full Academic Calendar for Summer 2021 and upcoming semesters: www.sunywcc.edu/academic-calendar
WCC offers multiple course schedule options with different start dates to maximize convenience for you. Meet with an academic counselor and financial aid advisor to be sure this works for you!
Session | Classes Start | Classes End |
10-week | May 24 | July 29 |
1st 5-week | May 24 | June 24 |
2nd 5-week | June 28 | July 29 |
3-week ONLINE | August 2 | August 20 |