Yes and No. We’re committed to continuing to offer in-person and on-the-land experiences at VCIH on the beautiful former Goddard College campus. But, being in-person is no longer required for our Family or Clinical programs. We use a “low-residency” model, which means a significant portion of the curriculum is offered online, via live Zoom classes, and about a quarter of the curriculum is offered in-person for those who can travel to intensives. So, students who are able are invited to join us in “residence” during 2 intensives each year, or they can attend these intensives virtually, in real time, via hybrid classroom technology.

This format is different from many online programs in which students go at their own pace and engage with other students and faculty via forums. Instead, our programs use a cohort model where all students move the curriculum simultaneously, attending classes live and interacting with each other and faculty in real time, each week. We focus a great deal on building community and student relationships and our students tell us that they are surprised by how engaged and connected they feel, despite being online.