Hybrid College Overview
Hybrid colleges offer flexible online and self-paced coursework, affordable degree programs, and personal support along the way. Students complete self-paced virtual coursework and receive virtual or in-person support from a coach. The role and availability of hybrid college coaches can vary between schools. However, often they are available to provide tutoring and academic guidance, or to address practical needs and offer connections to local resources. It's important to contact the specific program to ask about the role of their coaches. Hybrid colleges may offer associate's degree and/or bachelor's degree programs. Therefore, a degree program may last two to five years, although the duration can vary depending on the school, degree sought, specific field of study, and number of classes taken per semester. Many hybrid colleges exist and offer degree programs related to a wide variety of industries. However, each hybrid college may only offer degree programs in certain fields, so it is important to assess available degree programs when enrolling. Hybrid colleges typically value connection to local employers and may provide a variety of career services. If you are interested in enrolling into a hybrid college, it is important to research what career support they offer.
Hybrid College
This short video gives an overview of what this pathway is all about.
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Best For You If...
You are
- Interested in a variety of careers or a specific career that requires a bachelor's degree.
- Pursuing a college education right after or years after completing high school, or returning to college after starting, but not completing, a degree in the past.
- Looking for some support to find employment.
You are able to
- Work independently and meet responsibilities with clear and specific deadlines.
- Devote significant homework and study time.
- Begin & participate in classes during the typical academic calendar (fall-spring)
You like
- Academic group projects
- Conducting research and writing papers
- Discussion groups with peers
- Exams
- Learning a concept and then completing problem sets
- Listening to lectures online
- Reading on your own and then completing an online assessment
- Watching videos through a self paced course and completing assignments
Enrollment Information
Enrollment in hybrid colleges follows an academic year cycle, which usually spans 9 to 10 months. The academic year typically starts in late summer or early fall and ends in spring or early summer. It is most commonly divided into two semesters or three quarters. An application is required and although acceptance rates vary, most hybrid colleges have high acceptance rates.Application Type
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