Students Have Various Attendance Options to Fit Their Needs
Students Are Required
to physically attend class on campus
100%ON CAMPUS
MDC In-person
Take classes on campus.
Where: On campus
When: Scheduled meeting days and times
ON CAMPUS+
VIRTUALLY
MDC Blended
A mix of online and traditional in-person instruction.
Where: On campus and virtually
When: Mix of scheduled and flexible days and times
Students Are Not Required
to physically attend class on campus
100%VIRTUALLY
MDC LIVE – Learning Interactively in a Virtual Environment
Take virtual classes from anywhere and interact in real time with professors and classmates on scheduled days and times, as you would in person.
Where: Virtually
When: Scheduled meeting days and times
100%VIRTUALLY
MDC Online
Online classes with the option to complete coursework on your own time and at your own pace, while still meeting weekly and term deadlines.
Where: Virtually
When: Flexible days and times
Choosing Your Classes
1. Log into MDConnect and select Manage Classes tile..
Image 1, description: MDConnect student dashboard with icons for Messages and Manage Classes, the latter highlighted.
2. Select Class Search/Enroll from the left-hand side menu. Select a term to proceed.
Image 2, description:Screenshot of MDConnect university enrollment system with options for class schedule, enrollment, and term selection
3. Enter a keyword or course name you are interested in (e.g. English or ENC1101 or English online).
4. The class search results will return any matching courses. You can further refine your search by scrolling down on the left-hand side to Instruction Mode from the left-hand side menu. and selecting one of the options.
Image 3, description:Course selection in MDConnect interface showing instruction mode options and class listings for EAP 0140L and EAP 0160.
1. Log into MDConnect and click on the Manage Classes tile, click on View my Classes/Schedule on the left hand side and select a term:
Image 4, description: Screenshot of MDConnect Enrollment system screen with class tools and term options for Summer 2025 to Spring 2026
2. Select the class you want to view.
Image 5, description: Screenshot of MDConnect interface Class schedule for CTS 1120 Cybersecurity Fundamentals showing enrollment status, units, and lecture/lab details
3. pop-up will display, and the class Details will show the Instruction Mode.
Image 6, description: Screenshot of MDConnect window pop-up interface Class info page for CTS 1120 Cybersecurity Fundamentals, MDC Live lecture at Hialeah Campus.
Additional Information
How Can I Search for the Type of Class I Want to Take?
Go to MDConnect/Class > Search/Additional > Criteria/Mode of Instruction and browse classes offered in the various formats: MDC LIVE, Online, In-Person, and Blended.
Classes that require real-time attendance (either in-person or virtually) will include meeting days and times. Classes that don’t display meeting days and times do not require real-time attendance. Be advised, the class schedule is being updated regularly so it’s important to check your schedule occasionally to be sure you have the most up-to-date information.