
Student FAQs
Frequently asked questions and answers for students.
Frequently asked questions and answers for students.
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.
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:
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 technical issues, please contact the IST Service Desk.