Online Courses - What to Expect
All SCU online courses are asynchronous, meaning there is no live meeting that you have to attend. Attendance is met through the submission of weekly assignments. All of our faculty are asked to either meet one-on-one virtually or over the phone if the student requests such a meeting. All due dates are Central Standard Time zone.
1) The online course week runs as follows:
- Begins each Tuesday (Day 1)
- Ends each Monday (Day 7)
2) Most assignments are due Day 7 (Monday) @ 11:59pm CST.
3) Weekly Discussions have 2 due dates:
- Initial post is due Day 3 (Thursday) @ 11:59pm CST.
- Replies to 2 classmates are due Day 7 (Monday) @ 11:59pm CST.
4) Spiritual Life Forums have 1 due date:
- Day 3 (Thursday) @ 11:59pm CST.
5) Online courses are 5 weeks, 8 weeks and 10 weeks long, but within the Online Professional Studies program, most are 5 weeks long.
6) Canvas is our Learning Management System in which online courses are accessed. More on Canvas here.
7) Check your Syllabus for your Textbook information at least one week before your course begins. Found on your Home Page of your course in Canvas.
8) LIBRARY ACCESS: Online students have complete access to all online services provided through the University's Springer Learning Center Library.
9) Tips for Online Success at SCU
10 ) Student Complaint Procedure found here.
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