Online Study
Online Resources & Support
RIT Online offers a comprehensive array of resources and support services to simplify and help you make the most of your online learning experience. These include:
Course Management System
RIT’s course management system, myCourses, allows students to interact with their classes and access course materials online through a standard web browser. Instructors can set up their courses to include a variety of materials such as document and file sharing, course calendar, news, quizzes and surveys, grades, chat and discussions, and drop boxes to submit assignments. Just as every on-campus course is different, depending on the preference of the instructor, every online course is different as well.
Orientation Services for new RIT Online Students
The Online Learning department emails all students at their RIT email address who are registered in an online course 3 weeks prior to the first day of the quarter. This e-mail welcomes you to online learning at RIT and directs you to RIT’s course management system, myCourses. From there, they can access the Online Learning Student Community to read and complete the Quarterly Startup. As part of the Quarterly Startup self-guided tutorial, students may review course information, order course materials online for mail delivery, and review any proctored examination requirements.
General and Technical Support Services
Online Learning customer and technical support is committed to helping students have a rewarding and successful online experience. Support is available by phone, online, and in person. Quarterly support hours and contact information can be found on the Online Learning website at www.online.rit.edu under Contact.
Academic Advising
Academic advisors are available to help prospective and current students decide which online course and/or program best suits their needs and career goals. Advisers can evaluate transfer credits, help students select the right courses to complete a program of study, and provide information about academic policies.
Library Services
Online Learning students have the same access as campus-based students to the extensive resources of RIT’s Wallace Memorial Library. Wallace Library’s Information Delivery Services (IDS) includes overnight delivery of the library’s own books or articles to your home as well as electronic delivery of course materials over the web. You may place requests, check status of requests, renew materials and communicate with IDS through your web browser.
Exam Proctoring Services
Online course exams are administered in a variety of ways, depending on the preference of the instructor. Exams can be take-home, online and/or scheduled proctor exams. Your instructor will inform you if proctored exams are a requirement for the course by posting this information in the course syllabus or outline.