Summer Online Courses

It's the best of both worlds. All summer classes are taught by faculty trained in online instruction and underscore the top-tier education that has become Spelman's hallmark.

Types of Online Courses: Synchronous Learning vs. Asynchronous Learning

Synchronous Learning and Asynchronous Learning refer to the type of online experience -- although they have their differences, both refer to time.

Synchronous Learning - The class take place at a specified time, and all students must be online at that time in order to participate.

Asynchronous Learning - Allows students to take courses on their own schedule. Course materials may be accessed at any time, but students may be given a time frame in which work must be completed.

Hybrid Learning - A mixture of both asynchronous and synchronous learning.

Learning Platform/Technology Requirements

Our online courses are taught using Canvas and include a variety of multimedia tools and resources. To ensure you can successfully access the multimedia tools in your courses, we recommend that you use a standard PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer with a webcam, headset and microphone.

Please visit our Remote Learning Support website to learn what resources Spelman provides to support your online learning experience and test your computer compatibility. Visit our Student Access Center if you require special accommodations.

Remote Learning Support