In-person v. Online

Information about the definition of in-person and online courses at NJIT.

Maintaining Your F-1 Status

NJIT has 6 different modes of instructional delivery, meaning that courses can be taught in different formats:

  1. Face-to-Face
  2. Hybrid
  3. Converged Learning
  4. HyFlex
  5. Online
  6. Synchronous Online


For more information and definitions, please visit the Instructional Delivery page in the NJIT catalog.

What you need to know:

1. Is a Hybrid course considered face-to-face or online? 

A Hybrid course counts as a face-to-face course for the purposes of full-time enrollment for international students. 

2. Are Converged Learning courses considered face-to-face or online?

F-1 and J-1 students are required to attend all Converged Learning courses face-to-face.

3. Are HyFlex courses considered online?

Yes, HyFlex courses are considered online courses. Students may only count three credits of  Hyflex or Online courses toward a full course of study per academic term.

How many in-person or face-to-face courses am I required to enroll in each semester?

Undergraduate students: You are required to enroll in at least 9 credits in person (face-to-face, hybrid, or converged learning) each semester. Full-time enrollment is 12 credits. 

Graduate students: You are required to enroll in at least 6 credits in person (face-to-face, hybrid, or converged learning) each semester. Full-time enrollment is 9 credits. 

4. How many online courses can I enroll in each semester?

As many as you'd like as long as you meet the minimum number of in-person credits required. Here are a few examples:

Undergraduate students: 9 in-person credits + 3 online credits = 12 credits; or

                                         9 in-person credits + 6 online credits = 15 credits

Graduate students: 6 in person credits + 3 online= 9 credits; or

                                6 in-person credits + 6 online = 12 credits. 

5. Are there any limits on online credits in my last semester?

Yes. You must always have at least one in-person class (face-to-face, hybrid, or converged learning) in your final semester, even if it's during the summer term!