Fall Online and Remote Courses

Online classes and remote classes, though they both take place on the Internet, are two entirely different formats.

Our Key to Online Learning Section Numbers will help you decipher the modality of each course listed in the course schedule.

Related Video: Online, Remote and Hybrid Teaching and Learning (YouTube Playlist)

Online learning takes place entirely online and course materials are not presented in real time.

• Students access material on their own schedule within the week.
• Course materials may include pre-recorded video lectures; lecture notes and instructional material; homework assignments; and discussion boards.
• While online classes typically do not have scheduled class times, they will have deadlines.

Learn more from the Frequently Asked Questions about Online Learning page.

Although it also takes place online, remote learning is different from online learning.

• Students access their class during scheduled meeting times just like an on campus class, but your class and instructor meet via the Internet.
• Course material is presented in real time.
• Remote learning strives to recreate the in-person classroom environment as the student learns through the computer.

• A hybrid online class will have both an online learning component and a remote learning component requiring students to meet at set times.
• A hybrid on-campus class includes a combination of required on-campus meeting and instruction that is delivered via a Web-based format (online or remote).

1. Select Your Courses
   Complete the appropriate Registration/Student Record Information (SRI) form. The SRI form for courses taught in your high school is available from your guidance counselor. SRI forms for online and summer courses are available on the appropriate web page. Return it to your guidance counselor or the college at: Hudson Valley Community College, Registrar's Office - GUN 136, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. When Hudson Valley Community College's Registrar's Office receives your SRI form, the college will schedule you for the college credit.
   NOTE:
   • The student can submit the form to registrar@hvcc.edu using their HVCC email.
   • The high school contact can submit forms to registrar@hvcc.edu using their high school email address.
2. Pay Tuition Bill and Submit Certificate of Residence
   Tuition bills are mailed on a weekly basis beginning approximately 60 days prior to the start of class, and continuing until two to three weeks prior to the start of class. If we do not receive your SRI form before our final billing run for the term, you will have to pick up your bill in the Cashier's Office. You must pay your Hudson Valley Community College tuition bill and provide a Certificate of Residence by the due date on the bill in order to be registered for college credit.
   NOTE:
   
   • Certificates of Residence are valid only if issued within 60 days prior to the start of classes.
   • Rensselaer County students should fill out the form, sign it and submit it with the registration form.
   • Students outside of Rensselaer County must follow the directions of their town/county.
   • Payment may be made in the form of cash, check, Discover, MasterCard or Visa
   Once your bill is paid you are a registered student. The college will issue you a schedule that includes class times, room assignments, and instructor names, if appropriate.
3. Submit Immunization Records
   If you are registering for six or more credits, Hudson Valley, in accordance with New York State law, requires you to provide immunization records to the college’s Health Services Office. NOTE: This applies only to students enrolled in an on-campus or Interactive Television course.

How can I get college credit for my high school classes and what can I do with it?
When you schedule with your guidance counselor, ask if any of your classes are available for college credit. If they are, obtain the Student Record Information (SRI) form from your guidance counselor. Complete this form and return it to your guidance counselor or the college.

When you apply to college, you will be asked if you have any previous college credit. College credit that you earn by registering through Hudson Valley Community College will create a college transcript. You may use this credit at Hudson Valley or transfer it to another college pending their evaluation. You should request that a copy of your transcript be forwarded from the Registrar's Office directly to any colleges you apply to.

The following colleges and universities have accepted College in the High School credits for transfer:

• Alfred State College
• Clarkson University
• The College of Saint Rose
• LeMoyne College
• Northeastern University
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Russell Sage College
• Siena College
• Stony Brook University
• SUNY New Paltz
• SUNY Oneonta
• SUNY Oswego
• Springfield College
• St. Lawrence University
• Syracuse University
• University at Albany
• University at Buffalo
• University of Rhode Island

What if I don't want the college credit?
If you do not want the college credit, simply do not fill out the SRI form. Or, you can choose not to pay your bill. If you do not pay your Hudson Valley tuition bill, you will automatically be removed from the college's files.
Note: If you have registered for more than one course within a particular term and opt to pay for only one course, failure to pay for the second course will NOT relieve you of tuition liability for subsequent courses within the term. You must notify the Registrar's Office, in writing, of your intent to drop subsequent courses within a particular term.

How long do I have to decide if I want the college credit?
You have until the deadline for payment to decide. This date is printed on the bill you receive. If you change your mind after you have submitted the payment, please refer to the refund, add/drop, and withdrawal policies. Refer to the appropriate registration calendar for the specific semester for the deadline dates.

Tuition
Tuition for fall 2019, spring 2020 and summer 2020 College in the High School courses is $65 per credit hour.

To figure out the cost of the course, multiply the number of credits of the course by the tuition per credit hour above.
For example:
3-credit hour course: $65 x 3 = $195

Refund Policy
All refunds must be applied for in writing to the Registrar's Office. The date your correspondence is received by the college is the effective date for the refund calculation. Refunds are based on the official starting date of the semester, not on the student's actual class attendance. Refunds will be granted according to the Hudson Valley Community College refund schedule.
Note: Official notification of withdrawal is required. Not attending class, informing the instructor of withdrawal, or stopping payment on a check used for tuition DOES NOT constitute official withdrawal and WILL NOT change tuition liability. Students should allow two to three weeks for refund claims to be mailed. For a list of refund deadlines, please refer to the appropriate registration calendar for the specific semester.

Add/Drop
A student may request in writing to add or drop a course, with the approval of a guidance counselor, by the authorized Add/Drop deadline, which can be found on the registration calendar. A course dropped during this time will not appear on an official transcript. If you add a course, tuition liability is immediately incurred. The course will not purge for non-payment.

Course Withdrawal
A student may withdraw from a course, receiving a grade of "W," after the Add/Drop period has ended. Withdrawal forms are available from the Registrar's Office or the high school guidance office and must be signed by the guidance counselor. It is the student's responsibility to return the form to the Registrar's Office by the withdrawal deadline date listed on the registration calendar. Discontinuance of class attendance or notice to the instructor does not constitute authorized withdrawal.
Note: Withdrawal from a course may affect academic standing and/or financial aid eligibility.

Scholarships are available to College in the High School students who qualify for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Students may be responsible for the purchase of textbooks and/or required materials.

Applications

How do I get my grades?
Hudson Valley Community College posts all mid-term and final grades in WIReD instead of mailing grade reports. If you need help accessing your grades, contact the WIReD help desk at (518) 629-7700.

What is the policy on academic standing if I take a College in the High School course?
If you plan to attend Hudson Valley Community College in the future, your success in your College in the High School course(s) will be considered when determining future matriculation, financial aid and athletic eligibility. Your academic standing may be affected by grades of "W" (course withdrawal), "F" (failure) or "Z" (absent without withdrawal). If you are considering withdrawing from a course, or uncertain whether to complete a course, please contact the Registrar's Office to discuss any possible ramifications.

Textbooks

Students in online courses will need to purchase textbooks.

Computer Access

Students must have access to a computer with an internet connection that meets the minimum system and browser requirements. Courses are managed in Blackboard. To test your system for compatibility, visit the Blackboard FAQ page and click on Check System & Browser Requirements.

You must be able to utilize the Hudson Valley Community College WebMail system.

Your username and password will be sent to you at your home address after you are scheduled into the course. Read more in Accessing Student Computer Systems.

Expectations

You must be able to budget your time and priorities. Online learning courses are NOT self-paced. They follow the semester calendar for registration, mid-terms, finals, etc. Homework and other assignments, tests and quizzes are due on a regular basis. Attendance and participation are measured by how often you log into the course and by completion of required learning activities, assignments, quizzes and tests. You can access the course at your convenience to complete your coursework each week following your class syllabus.

Instructional methods will depend on the course, but for most courses, all tests and finals as well as all assignments will be done online. Students will be expected to log on frequently and interact with their fellow students and the instructor.