Welcome to distance learning at Colorado Mesa University
Here, you'll find the resources you need to get started with your online and hybrid courses and to get the help you need throughout your online learning experience.
Are you ready for online?
Online Learning Readiness Assessment
CMU Orientation for Online Students
This orientation is designed to help fully-online students that are new to CMU. In this orientation, you will find many helpful resources and important information you will need as you begin your journey here at CMU. Please Note: This is an optional orientation resource only and does not replace the required Introduction to D2L course for first-time online/hybrid students using D2L.
Technology Recommendations
To have the best learning experience possible, please be sure you have access to CMU's recommended technology.
Modalities
There are three modalities (variations) of online courses offered through Colorado Mesa University:
- utilize a course management system or equivalent technology approved for use with student records.
- allow students to complete course requirements without coming to campus or other pre-determined location.
- require no fixed schedule. Deadlines must be completed as assigned.
- allow students to complete their tests/assessments online or in a suitable proctored environment.
- require students to have good computer and time management skills in order to be successful.
- use BOTH face-to-face and online instructional modes in each class.
- require students to meet with the instructor face-to-face for 25%-75% of the course contact hours.
- utilize a course management system or equivalent technology approved for use with student records.
- schedule both face-to-face (synchronous) and online (asynchronous) times at regularly spaced intervals throughout the semester.
- require students to have good computer and time management skills in order to be successful.
- require students to complete their assessments per test/quiz as designated by their instructor.
- utilize a course management system or equivalent technology approved for use with student records to post grades, syllabus, course outlines, readings, and other instructional content.
- require students to meet for their scheduled face-to-face (synchronous) class
- may require students to complete their homework and/or assessments per test/quiz as designated by their instructor.
- require students to have good computer skills.