As the world continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, we remain fully committed to providing our students with the services and resources they need to reach their academic and career goals, while keeping everyone’s health our top priority.
We’ve been hard at work here—putting measured, intentional protocols in place to get all of our Skipjacks Back to the 'Peake this semester as quickly and as safely as possible.
We’re making sure your campus and offices are as safe as possible. Everything is cleaned and sanitized frequently. We have signs to remind everyone to keep practicing physical distancing, hand washing, and other CDC recommendations. And everyone will need to wear a mask at all times while on campus. These are small but effective ways that we can protect the people around us—and it is our responsibility to do so.
Be sure to review our Back to the 'Peake plan below in more detail. It lays out all the things we’ve been doing— and all the things you’ll need to do—to make your time on campus as safe as possible.
COVID-19 TESTING AT CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE
The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health System is currently offering free, self-scheduled COVID-19 testing services for Eastern Shore residents on our Wye Mills campus. Visitors who are being tested must enter our campus from Rt. 662. Please follow directional signage, and remain in your vehicle. Schedule Your COVID-19 Test Here
COVID-19 VACCINATION AT CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE
The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health System is currently offering free, self-scheduled COVID-19 vaccination services for Eastern Shore residents on our Wye Mills campus. Visitors who are being vaccinated must enter our campus from Rt. 662. Please follow directional signage, and on-premises instructions. Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be accommodated. Schedule Your COVID-19 VACCINE Here
Instructional Delivery Methods for 2020-2021
Due to rising regional metrics related to COIVD-19, all Spring 2021 courses will begin online on January 27, 2021, with exceptions for a small number of Health Professions and Skilled Trades sections. When planning, please refer to Instructional Delivery Methods for more information about what this means for your schedule.
Should circumstances improve during the semester, courses listed as "face-to-face" in the schedule could move to in-person instruction. The College will notify you of that change at least one week in advance. Please work with an advisor to make the best course selections to fit your needs.
Our faculty and staff have been hard at work to ensure that our instructional delivery methods are second to none in the upcoming semester. Below, find a description of each type of course delivery you may encounter as we move through our phased reopening.
Also called "Anytime Online," our ASYNCHRONOUS courses can be taken at your convenience, anywhere you have internet access. These courses offer the most flexibility if you work full-time, or have a busy schedule. Instructors are available via email, and in-course messaging.
Will students be meeting on campus?
No, all classes will be in a virtual environment.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
No, these classes do not have regularly scheduled dates and times for students to log in. On the first day of the semester, log in to Canvas to access your course and complete your work independently.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: N1 100% Online
Important Notes: Asynchronous
No specified meeting days or times.
Also called "Real-Time Online," our SYNCHRONOUS courses are taken on SPECIFIC DAYS and TIMES, anywhere you have internet access. These courses offer increased peer and instructor interaction. Instructors are available via email, and in-course messaging, and during your course. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
No, all classes will be in a virtual environment.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have regularly scheduled dates and times for students to log in. On the first day of the semester, log in to Canvas to access your course at the time listed on your schedule.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: N1 100% Online
Important Notes: Synchronous
Meeting Information: Look for the dates and times of your course here.
HYBRID courses offer a mix of online and face-to-face instruction. These courses are reserved for programs which include some traditional classroom learning (done online) with limited in-person skills practice, primarily in areas like healthcare, welding, CDL, etc. Hybrid courses have physical campus locations for the on-campus component; have start and end dates; and have specific meeting days and times.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, some on-campus instruction or activity is mandatory for these courses, in order to meet requirements that can’t be fulfilled remotely.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus or login to your computer to interact with your instructor and/or other students.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: HY Hybrid 50% Online 50% Classroom
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.
FACE-TO-FACE (FTF), courses are our traditional, in-person classes which take place on-campus, in a classroom with other students and instructors present. Courses listed as Face-to-Face will be offered in person so long as conditions permit. These courses are appropriate for students who feel comfortable attending face-to-face classes sometime in the spring semester, and have the flexibility and comfort level to move between in-person and online learning during a semester. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, phase permitting. Should campus access become more limited, these may switch to synchronous online. Check the "Important Notes" area in CRAB for details on individual courses.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: FTF Face-to-Face
Important Notes: Additional details here
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.
FACE-TO-FACE FLEXIBLE, courses are a new option for this semester. Courses listed as "Flexible" will be live-streamed when in face-to-face mode, so long as classes are allowed to take place on campus. Students in FLEXIBLE courses may choose to either attend in-person to participate in the classroom, OR they may stay home and view the live-streaming. These courses are appropriate for students who have the flexibility and comfort level to move between in-person and online learning during a semester. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, phase permitting. Should campus access become more limited, these may switch to either synchronous or asynchronous online. Students may also choose to participate remotely based on their comfort level.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus, or log on to the live-stream.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: FTF Face-to-Face
Important Notes: Flexible
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.