Frequently Asked Questions
Prospective Students
The following information is provided to assist you in learning more about our online programs and processes.
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, Canvas. 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:
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
Students can submit unofficial transcripts during the application process, but official transcripts must be submitted once an applicant is admitted
Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previous institution(s) to Stevens electronically or to the following address: Stevens Institute of Technology, Online & Corporate Education, 1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only)
Letters must be submitted electronically through the online application system
Resume/CV (School of Business applicants only)
Personal Statement (required for all full-time applicants)
Why did you choose Stevens and the programs that you are applying to?
One page maximum
$60 non-refundable application fee
Proof of English language proficiency
Depending on your native language and academic background, you may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency by submitting the results of an English language proficiency exam, such as TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo
Please read our full English Language Proficiency Policy to see what, if anything, is required.
Read our exemption and waiver requirements.
GRE/GMAT test score(s)
Applicants to full-time master's or Ph.D. programs are required to submit a valid GRE/GMAT test score. Be advised that Stevens accepts GRE results from the General Test completed At Home or a GRE Test Center
Read exemption 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 online@stevens.edu.
We would recommend referring to the Academic Catalog for course descriptions. If you want to inquire further about a specific course schedule or syllabus, please email online@stevens.edu.
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.
The admissions team 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 degree 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 online@stevens.edu 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.
Current Students
The following information is provided to assist you in learning more about our online programs and processes.
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 online@stevens.edu.
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 online@stevens.edu for more information and an application for this option.
You should contact the Care Center office at carecenter@stevens.edu 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/online courses can also be accessed through the Canvas app via this myStevens portal. 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 add or drop classes online in Workday prior to the add/drop deadline date. The add/drop period always takes place during the first two weeks of classes in the fall and spring semesters and the first week of classes during the summer term. To see specific dates and a full breakdown of refund dates, please refer to the Academic Calendar. During this period, you can use these instructions to swap or drop a course in Workday. If you plan to drop the course after the add/drop date, it will be considered a withdrawal. You must submit a request to withdraw from a course on Workday. When you withdraw from a course, a grade of W is recorded for that course and will appear on the transcript. The grade of W does not affect your graduating GPA.
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’s Graduate Information webpage. You will need to submit an Application for Program Completion in Workday
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 online@stevens.edu 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.