Student FAQs

NJIT Online courses follow a similar format to those that are held in person; they are led by a faculty member who is an expert in the field, utilize textbooks, and often require homework, class participation, and exams. NJIT Online courses take place in Canvas or Moodle. Registered online students log into the learning management system using their NJIT UCID and password to access lessons, participate in discussion forums, upload assignments, take tests and quizzes, and more. There are no required face-to-face sessions but students are expected to follow a week-by-week schedule as outlined in the syllabus. Work is typically done in an asynchronous mode and students can complete the coursework without coming to campus. Note: NJIT policy requires online students registered for a fully online course section must be given the option to take their exam in a completely online format, with appropriate proctoring. 

Students should have access to a computer with access to the Internet. In some cases, an instructor may use proctoring for their online course in which case a computer with a microphone and webcam is required.

Students can expect access to their course by the first day of classes as listed in the NJIT Academic Calendar. Unless noted otherwise, online courses use the same academic calendar as NJIT on-campus courses.

At a minimum, NJIT Online students should know how to send and receive email, attach a file to an email, and use a web browser and word processor. As a technical school, many of our courses and programs will require additional technical and computer skills to meet course requirements. Please check with your program advisor or course instructor with any concerns.

That depends on the mode in which the course is being offered. Online courses are offered asynchronously and do not require you to come to class.

• HyFlex refers to courses in which the delivery of instruction is independent of time and place, allowing for students to choose to attend class in any of three modes:
  • Face-to-face – the traditional classroom model;
  • Synchronous online  – same time, different place; utilizing video conferencing technologies;
  • Asynchronous online – different time, different place; utilizing multimedia learning objects and lecture capture technologies. Students are expected to follow a week-by-week schedule as outlined in the syllabus.


• Students can choose to change which option they use to attend courses weekly. Note: NJIT policy requires online students registered for a fully online course section must be given the option to take their exam in a completely online format, with appropriate proctoring.
• Hybrid Learning, also referred to as "blended learning," is the term used to describe courses that are delivered both in-person and online.
• Converged Learning is a new and innovative way of delivering instruction that integrates online and on-ground students into a single learning community, converging the physical and virtual classrooms.  Within the NJIT Converged Learning delivery model, there is no distinction between online and on-ground courses. Curriculum delivery is dependent on time, but independent of place, allowing for the student (and instructor) to attend class in-person or online in asynchronous mode. Visit the NJIT Modes of Delivery webpage to learn more.

At registration, it will be indicated if the course is an Online, Hyflex, Hybrid, or Converged Learning course.

Online courses have the same outcomes as on-campus courses. There is no difference between the difficulty of an online course and a face-to-face course.

Instructors may deploy exams in Canvas or Moodle using the quiz tool. For academic integrity purposes, an instructor may use one of two methods:​

• ProctorU - a live online proctoring service that verifies a student’s identity by asking the student to show an ID before taking the exam.​
• Respondus Monitor - an asynchronous online exam monitoring software that asks for students to share their ID before taking an exam. Respondus Monitor exams are recorded via webcam in a secure browser for instructors to review.

Both of these services require that the student has a functioning webcam while taking the exam.

Online courses are not for everyone. Students taking an online course must be self-motivated, good time managers, and capable of working independently.

Regular participation in an online course is a required component. Students are expected to communicate with their instructor and classmates in an online environment. Students should expect to participate on a weekly basis.

• For academic questions regarding the course, please contact your instructor.
• An orientation for students is available in Canvas.
• Tutorials for students are available in Moodle.

For technical issues, please contact the IST Service Desk.