What is a Hybrid Campus?

In the context of academic programs, a hybrid campus is one where some courses in a program are held in-person and some are offered online through a consortium of accredited teaching institutions. This creates a blended student experience that preserves the magic of the residential campus experience while providing access to the benefits of online learning.

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The Case for Online Learning

Today, students increasingly want online learning. Our recent survey of over 2,000 current students found that on average students want to take 2.5 online courses per semester. Independent research also confirms this preference with a wider student audience: 77% of chief online learning officers agree that campus-based students are asking for online options.

Benefits of a Hybrid Campus

The power of a hybrid campus is much greater than delivering flexibility and convenience. At a deeper level, students are asking for better outcomes at a lower cost. A hybrid campus can help colleges better address these needs, among other benefits, to generate enrollment growth.

Emphasis on Hybrid (Not Online)

At Rize, we believe deeply in the value of the residential college experience, even as we help institutions expand their online offerings. The hybrid approach relies on the irreplaceable value of face-to-face interactions while increasing access for students. We support a range of educational paths, but we are committed to ensuring that the residential experience remains accessible to all, not just the privileged few.

How to Use Rize to Create a Hybrid Campus

Program sharing relies on the hybrid campus model: the foundation for all programs powered by Rize are courses already offered by your institution. At the undergraduate level, students take their institution’s liberal arts core classes in person alongside an average of 6 courses online across their entire degree program. Similarly, our MBA specializations leverage the MBA courses you already have and layer in 3-4 industry-specific courses to create in-demand areas of concentration.

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