At NTC, courses are offered in different formats. Each format affects where you attend, how you participate, and when work is due.
In Person Courses
You attend class on scheduled days and times.
In Person
Attend class on campus in a classroom on scheduled days/times.
In Person (Zoom Available)
Attend class on campus on scheduled days/times, with the option to join live via Zoom at the same scheduled days/times as needed.
In Person (Zoom Only)
Class meets at scheduled days/times, but all students attend through Zoom instead of coming to campus.
In Person (Open Lab)
No set class time. You complete work in a campus lab during posted lab hours.
Online Courses
You complete coursework online with no live video interaction included and no in person meetings required. These courses differ in how flexible the deadlines are:
Online (Flexible Due Dates)
- Work at your own pace within the course timeline
- Two key deadlines:
- Last day to drop the course
- Final course end date
- The syllabus outlines all expectations
Online (Milestone Due Dates)
- 2â6 deadlines throughout the course
- Assignments are grouped and due at key checkpoints
- Provides structure without weekly deadlines
Online (Required Due Dates)
- Assignments are due weekly
- Most structured online format
- Helps you stay consistently on track
Hybrid Courses
You complete coursework using a mix of live class sessions and online coursework.
Hybrid
Attend scheduled class sessions on campus, plus complete additional work online.
Hybrid (Zoom Available)
Attend scheduled sessions on campus, with the option to join live via Zoom when needed.
Hybrid (Zoom Only)
Attend scheduled sessions via Zoom (no campus attendance), plus complete online coursework.