Virtual In-Residence Program (ViR)

 

What is Virtual In-Residence?

The Virtual In-Residence (ViR) program is one of the two "in-person" (Onsite) options for modules in Civil Air Patrol's Education and Training program.  Virtual In-Residence provides members the opportunity to complete the moderated modules from home via a virtual classroom with an authorized Volunteer University Instructor. 

 

Please note that though our classes are taught on virtual platforms, the Virtual In-Residence program does not use cohorts.  Cohorts are NOT required for VIR classes. We cannot assist with questions about cohorts.

If you have questions regarding cohorts, contact your cohort instructor or the online chair for the level in which you are working.

 

ViR Administrative Staff 

 

ViR Coordinator:  Maj Brenda Morrissey

ALL Virtual In-Residence Offerings Will Be Listed on the Calendar Linked Below

NOTE: You DO NOT need to take BOTH the ONLINE and Virtual In-Residence Module to complete a module.  Completing the module in Absorb completes the module.

VIR Calendar

 

Click Here for VIR Pre-Course Work

Click Here for VIR Post-Course Work

 

Virtual In-Residence Modules

 

Level 2- Level 4

Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 Offerings are posted on a regular basis to the VIR Calendar.  Check the VIR Calendar (linked below) regularly for updated offerings. These will use Absorb for course registration.  When you are in Absorb these will be listed as VIR NOT OLT.

 

Level 5 (Level V)

Level 5 Courses will be held based on Program Director availability and student interest and will be published to the Level V Page.  These will be offered over an approximate one-year bi-weekly basis. Registration for Level 5 may be done via Absorb or Registration Zone, so please look at the offering carefully to ensure you register properly. ViR Level 5 Program Director:  Col Elizabeth Sydow

The next VIR Level 5 will be offered in Fall 2026

Command Electives

Squadron, Group & Region Command Electives will listed as complete courses and registration will be handled in Registration Zone.

Squadron Commander's Course will be held in January 2026

Group Commander's Course will be held in February 2026