Frequently Asked Questions

Stevens offers online courses in a variety of formats. Each course is carefully designed to make the best use of the learning format and contact time. Each online course has its own web portal through our learning management system. The site houses all course content and has tools that your instructor may use to assist you in discussions, submitting assignments, accessing textbook resources, etc. Most instructors will use the web conferencing system to conduct live sessions, office hours, Q&A sessions, and exam reviews, among other things.

Some online courses are run with a set weekly meeting time. Others may use pre-recorded video lectures to communicate content while the instructor is with you every step of the way. Others will blend the previous two formats to create a customized blended environment. In all three formats, live sessions are recorded for viewing (except for office hours). Your progress in the course can be assessed using a combination of assignments (individual and group), projects, quizzes, exams, discussions, research papers, and more. Each course uniquely combines these assessment elements to provide a truthful reflection of your learning journey. Since we take academic integrity seriously, remote proctoring software is available for instructors to use.  Not all online courses use this tool.

Rest assured that you can always reach out to your instructor via several channels. Instructors are strongly encouraged to respond within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.

You will need to submit the following items:

• The Online Application (Click to Apply)

• $60 non-refundable fee

• Two Letters of Recommendation(Masters Only)

• Official transcripts from all institutions where you received credit. Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable for the application review process. If you are admitted to a program, however, at that time Stevens will require your official transcripts to be submitted in a sealed envelope. If transcripts (mark sheet, diploma, degree certificate or academic record) are not in English, you must upload both the official transcript in the original language and its word-for-word English translation received from a Certified English Translator. Stevens Institute of Technology has no preferred translating service but you can locate recognized translators through the US Embassy in your area or through your country’s Consulate if you are already in the United States. 

• GRE/GMAT scores are only required for all applicants applying into a full-time graduate program. Students wishing to attend on a part-time basis are not required to submit the GRE or GMAT score. Please note that all scores are only valid if taken within 5 years prior to the application term. For GRE and GMAT scores, we have no minimum requirements. Our application review is a holistic process where each material submitted will be taken into consideration. Therefore, you should try to make sure that each part of your application is as strong as possible. •

• TOEFL/IELTS scores (International Students Only) All international applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency by submitting the results of a TOEFL or an IELTS test dated within the last two years of your application review.  There are waivers available for this requirement, please email [email protected] to learn more about these opportunities.

• *Some departments may require additional materials, such as a statement of purpose, resume, or third letter of recommendation. Check with your department's website or with the Office of Continuing and Professional Education at [email protected] if you are unsure of your program's requirements.

Information about tuition and fees can be found on the Tuition, Fees & Costs page.

Yes. All StevensOnline programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and AACBS International.

The admissions requirements are the same for online and on-campus Stevens students.

Generally a 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required for admission into Stevens. Consideration may also be given to those who have extensive work experience but may have slightly lower GPAs.

The GMAT and GRE exams are only required for full-time study. If you apply as a part-time students, test scores will not be required.

Once Stevens has received all the necessary documents, the application will be forwarded to the appropriate department(s) for review. It takes, on average, two to three weeks for the departments to make a decision. The Office of Graduate Admissions will inform you of the decision by email and posting the decision to your application profile.

For advice on which degree would best suit your career goals, consult with one of our graduate admissions advisors at [email protected].

Each course syllabus is included in the appropriate course description page. A generic schedule is typically part of the course syllabus file. You are free to contact any instructor to inquire about course content and assignments. Instructor contact information can be found on their school web pages. You can also browse our Academic Catalog.

Yes. Students returning to Stevens for graduate studies will still need to apply for graduate admission. When you specify that you are a graduate of Stevens on your application, the Care Center will obtain your transcript from the Office of the Registrar at no charge to you.

Stevens Office of Graduate Admissions and your program director will determine if credits earned at other colleges and universities may transfer to your program of study. You can learn more about Transfer Credit Information here. If the courses are approved by the department, you can transfer in no more than nine credits for a master's and three credits for a graduate certificate.

Yes, we do require international applicants to submit either TOEFL or IELTS exam scores. There are exceptions to this requirement. Learn more about English language proficiency requirements. We do have waivers available. Please e-mail us at [email protected] to see if you qualify for one of the waivers or Skype interview.

No, you will receive the same degree as if you were on-campus. This is because your courses are being taught by the same instructors with the same curriculum. You will receive a degree from Stevens Institute of Technology with no indication that it was received online.

If you are registered for nine (9) credits for a given term, you can take one (1) online class for that term.  If you are registered for twelve (12) or more credits, you can take two (2) online courses.

You can go to the myStevens web portal for access to all of your services as an online students. When you are admitted, you will receive an email about how to access myStevens and register for classes. If you need help, please email [email protected].

Newly admitted students may request to defer their acceptance for one year. Students who have not enrolled within one year of their acceptance must reapply.

In an effort to provide greater, 24-hour access and increase campus-wide efforts to become more eco-friendly, Stevens Institute of Technology will be maintaining an online system that will enable all students to receive invoices electronically and make online payments by logging onto a third-party secure website.

E-billing will offer the following benefits to our students and parents:

• Private, secure and convenient access to invoices, making payments and online payment history

• Services available worldwide, via the internet 24 hours a day/7 days a week

• Email notification when a new billing statement is available – paper statements are eliminated

• Pay online

• Ability to print an E-Bill at any time via the internet

• Ability to print additional copies of E-Bills for employers who offer company reimbursement

Feel free to visit the Student Accounts' Payment Options page, or the Financial Aid Office's page on Alternative Financing.

Student Accounts offers a deferrred payment plan for a $150 fee, e-mail [email protected] for more information and an application for this option.

You should contact the Care Center office at [email protected] or 1-877-376-9534 to learn more about employer benefits and reimbursement processes.

You can submit a Service Ticket and view complete details on helpdesk support on the Stevens Support Portal.

A complete explanation of hardware and software requirements is given on the Student Resources/Requirements page.

myStevens is a web portal that gives Stevens students, faculty and administrators to access email, schedules, campus news and announcements, and various school services. WebCampus courses can also be accessed through myStevens. For more information about myStevens services, visit the myStevens information page.

Through our online course delivery platform, WebCampus, we have made web conferencing applications available for any instructor and/or group of students who wants to use them. These applications add a real-time component to online courses—usually for lectures, Q/A sessions, and even team presentations. Instructors schedule the real-time class events as needed. Some instructors use them every week or every other week; others use them once or twice a semester. These events can be recorded so you can play them back later on, which comes in handy if you miss the actual session. Alternately, some instructors use pre-recorded lectures on an "on-demand" basis.

Unless your company uses a restrictive firewall, you should be able to access your course(s) from where you work environment.

Details about how team assignments are to be conducted and graded are included in each course syllabus file. Many instructors (particularly for management courses) use a mix of team and individual assignments throughout the semester. In a typical teamwork-oriented course, teams are formed at or near the beginning of the term. The instructor may assign students to teams or have the students form teams on their own. Team members select whichever study methods work best for them, whether it involves email, conference calls, web conferences, or a mixture of all three. (The Interwise web conferencing system can be made available to students who need to coordinate team activities.) Upon completion, team assignments may be posted in the discussion area for comment, or presented to the rest of the class in a web conference, or both.

Details about how final exams are administered and graded are included in each course syllabus file. A week is set aside at the end of each semester for instructors to deliver final exams if they wish to do so.

Students may have several days in which to take their exams. Canvas exams can be automated, with any combination of multiple choice, true/false, or fill-in-the-blank questions. Grades for these automated exams are available immediately after submitting the final answer. Instructors pre-set the number of hours that students have to complete their tests once they click the exam start button. Questions and answers are randomized so that no two students will receive exactly the same test.

Essay questions may also be given, though in these cases, instructor intervention is required before grades can be posted. Some instructors may choose alternate modes of testing, such as faxed or mailed test sheets. In rare cases, instructors may wish to use proctoring centers, in which case students would need to report to a testing site to take their exam.

Not all instructors make use of a final examination if there were multiple assessments of student understanding performed throughout the semester.

The time required will vary from student to student, but a good rule of thumb is to set aside between 7-10 hours per week for each graduate course to ensure a successful outcome.

You can drop and add courses to your schedule through myStevens up until the final deadline at the beginning of each term. After the deadline you must submit the Change of Enrollment Form to the Office of the Registrar with the appropriate signatures. You can email the form to [email protected] for help with obtaining signatures or by emailing the appropriate faculty and program directors.

You have six years from the time you begin your studies to finish your master's degree and two years for a graduate certificate.

The procedure for obtaining your master's degree or graduate certificate can be found on the Office of the Registrar website. You will need to fill out an Application for Candidacy with your department and have it sent to the Office of the Registrar.

The procedure for applying to the master’s degree is the same as when you applied for the graduate certificate. You will complete the online application. You may need to submit additional documentation if required for admissions to your selected master’s program. If you have questions, please email [email protected] for assistance.

If you are registered for nine (9) credits for a given term, you can take one (1) online class for that term.  If you are registered for twelve (12) or more credits, you can take two (2) online courses.