Blackboard for Instructors

• Ally
  • How to Know Content is ADA Compliant/Accessible (Original)
• Assignments
  • Creating an Assignment (Ultra)
  • Assignment Settings (Ultra)
  • Clear an assignment attempt and give student an additional attempt (Original)
  • Create Rubric (Original)
  • Associate Rubric With Assignment (Original)
  • Creating an Assignment (Original)
• Basics for Instructors
  • Articles coming soon
• Course Content
  • Creating a Learning Module (Ultra)
  • New Link Settings (Ultra)
  • Posting an Announcement (Ultra)
  • Creating a Folder (Ultra)
  • Copying Content (Ultra)
  • Editing a Document (Ultra)
  • Creating a New Document (Ultra)
  • Combining Multiple Course Sections into Master Course (Ultra and Original)
  • Copying Content (Original)
  • Difference Between an Item and File (Original)
  • Change Entry Point of Course (Original)
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• Course Statistics
  • Creating Course Reports (Original)
  • Enable and Create Statistics Tracking Reports for Individual Content Items (Original)
• Discussion Forums
  • Using the Discussion Tab (Ultra)
  • Creating a Discussion (Ultra)
  • Discussion Settings (Ultra)
  • Students Unable to Create a Thread in Discussion Forum (Original)
• Grade Book
  • Add column in my Grade Center (Original)
  • Download all Submissions for an Assignment (Original)
  • Create a Weighted Column to Calculate Grades (Original)
  • Unable to Delete Column in the Grade Center (Original)
• Groups
  • Creating a Group (Original)
  • Creating a Group (Ultra)
• Messages
  • Blackboard Messages (Ultra)
• Notifications
  • Notification Settings (Ultra)
• SafeAssign
  • Using SafeAssign (plagiarism detection) for Assignments (Original)
• Tests
  • Creating a Test (Ultra)
  • Test Settings (Ultra)
  • Creating a Test (Original)
  • Export a Test (Original)
  • Import Exported Test (Original)
  • Edit or Personalize Test Settings for One Student (Original)
  • Publisher Does not Provide Blackboard Compatible Test (Ultra and Original)
• User Management
  • Making Blackboard Course Available to Students (Ultra)
  • Making Blackboard Course Available to Students (Original)

Blackboard for Students

• Assignments
  • Delete Submitted Assignment
  • Trouble Accessing or Submitting Work Through the Publisher's Course Links
  • Instructor Unable to View My Submitted Assignment File
• Basics for Students
  • Articles coming soon
• Blogs
  • Creating a Blog Entry
  • Commenting on Peer's Blog Entry
• Course Content
  • When do I have access to my courses?
• Discussion Forums
  • Participating in a Discussion Forum
• Grades
  • Unable to View Grades/Comments from my Professor.
• Groups
  • Locating Your Groups Page
• Journals
  • Creating a Journal Entry
• Notifications
  • Changing Notification Settings
• Tests
  • Taking a Test in Blackboard
  • Viewing Test Feedback and Grades
• Wikis
  • Edit Wiki Content

Respondus

• Format File for Respondus
• Transfer Respondus Projects Folder to Another Computer
• Request Respondus Software
• Respondus Lockdown Browser
• Respondus Monitor

Applying to NJCU

• Continuing Education
  • Are you registered as a Professional Development Provider with the New Jersey Department of Education?
  • Can I register and then get billed for my courses at a later date?
  • Can I register for courses over the phone?
  • Do I need to apply to your program before I can register for classes?
  • Do you offer online non-credit courses?
  • How do I register for courses in your program?
  • What happens if I register for a course and it winds up being cancelled?
  • What if I register for a course but then need to withdraw?
  • Where do I get more information about New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ)?
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• General - Applying to NJCU
  • Articles coming soon
• Graduate Studies
  • Are classes offered in the evening or during the day?
  • Are test scores required (GRE, MAT, etc.) for admission? Which ones are required for my program? What are the minimum scores?
  • Are there requirements for immunizations or medical examinations for admission?
  • Can I fax the application and/or my transcript(s)?
  • Can I get a Catalog?
  • Can my program be completed online or off-campus?
  • Do I have to apply again if I already received a graduate degree from NJCU?
  • Do you accept applications after the deadline?
  • Does my program require a thesis?
  • How do I change my current Academic Plan? (I do not want to complete it.)
  • How do I get a copy of my grades?
  • How do I get a copy of my transcript?
  • How do I get a parking pass?
  • How do I get my address changed in the NJCU data base?
  • How do I get my Gothic ID card?
  • How do I get my name changed in the NJCU data base?
  • How do I submit transcripts from other countries?
  • How do I transfer credits for a graduate program?
  • How many credits are required for my program?
  • How much time will I have to complete my program?
  • How will I know if I was approved for matriculation?
  • I already sent previous transcripts to the NJCU Undergraduate Admissions Office. Do I have to send them again with my application to Graduate Admissions Office?
  • I am a senior citizen and am seeking to get a waiver of my tuition. How can I take classes?
  • I am enrolled at another school, and I want to take a class as a Visiting Student. What do I have to do?
  • I either received a degree from NJCU, or only took undergraduate or graduate classes at NJCU at some time. Do I have to request an NJCU transcript?
  • I took the test a long time ago. Do I have to take it again?
  • Is housing available on campus for graduate students?
  • Is there a minimum GPA for admission?
  • What are the requirements?
  • What is the application deadline?
  • What is the cost for tuition and fees?
  • What programs are offered?
  • Where are you located?
  • Where do I have my transcripts sent?
  • Who do I contact for advisement (prospective and current graduate students)?
  • Will online or off-campus classes count towards my program?
  • How do I register as a Visiting Student?
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• Undergraduate Admissions
  • Can I apply online?
  • Do all freshmen applying to New Jersey City University have to take the SAT's?
  • Does New Jersey City University accept international students?
  • Does New Jersey City University offer students campus housing?
  • From which agencies does NJCU accept foreign transcript evaluations?
  • How and where can I take the SAT?
  • How can I get an application?
  • How can I pay my application fee?
  • How do I get to New Jersey City University?
  • How many credits will NJCU accept when I transfer?
  • How much is tuition?
  • Undergraduate Registration Checklist
  • What are New Jersey City University's most popular majors?
  • What are NJCU's Open House dates?
  • What are the athletic teams at NJCU?
  • What are the requirements?
  • What are the undergraduate admissions application deadlines?
  • What documents do I need to apply to NJCU?
  • What is the average class size at NJCU?
  • What is the essay question that one must write about to get accepted to this college?
  • What types of scholarships does NJCU offer entering students?
  • When are NJCU's campus tours?
  • Where is New Jersey City University located?
  • How do I register as a Visiting Student?
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Student Services

• Athletics
  • Where can I find more information on NJCU's athletic program?
• Campus Housing and Residence Life
  • Does NJCU have on-campus housing?
• Center for Leadership and Engagement
  • Can I get involved with clubs/student organizations from Campus Life?
  • How can I contact the Office of Campus Life?
  • What is the Office of Campus Life?
  • What services does the Office of Campus Life provide?
  • What volunteer opportunities are available for students?
  • Where can I find more information about the Office of Campus Life, activities, etc.?
• Children's Learning Center
  • Does the University offer child care services?
• Counseling Center
  • Are counseling services available?
• Dean of Students
  • How can I become a student leader?
  • How do I file a complaint?
  • How do I withdraw from classes?
  • How long can I be absent from my classes?
  • I want to get a state job (i.e., police officer), but the employer requests academic and disciplinary information from the Dean of Students. What should I do?
  • If a complaint is filed against me, what should I do?
  • If I am academically suspended from the University, may I appeal the decision?
  • If I am accused of violating the code of conduct, will anything appear on my transcripts due to this incident?
  • If I am accused of violating the Code of Conduct, will my parents be notified?
  • If I am on academic probation, what grades do I need to be in good academic standing with the university?
  • If I want to withdraw from classes due to a medical issue, what should I do?
  • If I’ve notified the Office of the Dean of Students, should I still notify my professors?
  • If my appeal is denied and I am not reinstated, what does that mean?
  • What is a sanction and what is the purpose of sanctioning students who have violated the Code of Conduct?
  • What is the academic appeals process?
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• Health and Wellness
  • Does NJCU have a health center for students?
  • Does NJCU offer student insurance?
• Meal Plans
  • Does NJCU offer meal plans for students?
• Speicher-Rubin Women's Center for Equity and Diversity
  • Does NJCU offer services and programs related to cultural diversity, sexual and domestic violence prevention, the LGBTQ+ community, equity for women, as well as all underrepresented groups?

New Freshmen & Transfers

• Transfers
  • Can I receive blanket credit for an A.A.S. degree?
  • Do foreign credentials transfer to NJCU?
  • How many credits can I transfer to NJCU?
  • What courses can be transferred to New Jersey City University?
  • What is “blanket credit” and who is eligible to receive it?
  • When will the coursework I took at my previous college be evaluated?

• What should a new freshman or transfer do to get started at NJCU?
• Do I need to take a placement test before I register for classes?
• I am a new freshman, and I've just taken the placement test. What do I do next?
• Is there an orientation program for new freshmen?

Grades & Transcripts

• Commencement
  • How many tickets will I receive for graduation?
  • How do I get my cap and gown? Is there any charge?
  • When will I receive my diploma?
• Grades
  • After my grade has been recomputated will the previous grade appear on transcripts?
  • Does a Withdrawal affect the GPA?
  • How many credits can a student elect for Grade Recomputation?
  • What courses can I take Pass/Fail?
  • When are the Pass/Fail forms available?
• Graduation Clearance
  • Undergraduate Students
    • How do I ensure that I am clear for graduation?
    • How do I get my cap and gown? Is there any charge?
  • Graduate Students
    • How Do I file for graduation clearance?
    • How do I get my cap and gown? Is there any charge?
    • How many tickets will I receive for graduation?
    • How will I know I am cleared for graduation?
    • When is graduation, and is attendance required?
    • When is the deadline to file for graduation?
    • When will I receive my diploma?
    • When will my degree be posted to my transcript?
  • How do I prepare for Undergraduate Graduation?
  • What is the process for applying for Undergraduate Graduation Clearance?
  • When do I file for Undergraduate Graduation Clearance?
  • Who can I talk to about my progress towards graduation?
• Transcripts
  • Do I have to send a copy of transcripts from ALL schools I attended?
  • Does the previous grade appear on transcripts?
  • How do I request a transcript for graduate school or a job application?
  • How do I request a transcript?
  • Is there a fee to request a transcript?
  • What is the turn around time for a transcript request?
  • When requesting transcripts are both Graduate and Undergraduate included in the same request?
  • Where do I have my transcripts sent?

• How can I get a letter verifying that I am a full time NJCU student?
• How can I obtain a copy of my Diploma?

Enrolling in Classes

• Continuing Education Registration
  • Can I register and then get billed for my courses at a later date?
  • Can I register for courses over the phone?
  • Do I need to apply to your program before I can register for classes?
  • Do you offer online non-credit courses?
  • How do I register for courses in your program?
  • What happens if I register for a course and it winds up being cancelled?
  • What if I register for a course but then need to withdraw?
• Graduate Student Registration
  • Can I get a Catalog?
  • Can I take a course as an “Independent Study,” and how do I arrange for it?
  • Can you send me a copy of the Course Offerings?
  • How are enrollment request processed?
  • How can I obtain a copy of my schedule?
  • How can I obtain a Department/Instructor Consent, or Permission Number?
  • How do I get a GothicNet ID/Password?
  • How do I register as a Visiting Student?
  • How do I register for an undergraduate class?
  • How do I register for classe(s)?
  • How many credits can I register for?
  • How many credits can I take Pass/Fail, and how do I arrange for this?
  • How many credits would a student need to be considered full-time status?
  • If I am dropped for non-payment, what is the reinstatement process?
  • What graduate programs are offered at New Jersey City University?
  • What is the withdrawal process?
  • What should I do if I encounter difficulties with my ID/Password while attempting to log in GothicNet?
  • When does registration begin?
  • When is the payment deadline and how do I make payments?
  • Who can assist me with the online enrollment process?
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• Undergraduate Student Registration
  • Can I take summer courses?
  • How do I ADD/DROP classes?
  • How do I register as a Visiting Student?
  • How do I register for classes?
  • How do I withdraw from a course?
  • How do I withdraw from all my courses?
  • How many credits can I take?
  • If I leave NJCU, can I return?
  • What happens if I drop below 12 credits?
  • What should I do if my registration is blocked?
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• How do I register for class(es)?

My Finances

• Financial Aid
  • Undergraduate Students
    • Does NJCU offer merit base scholarships?
    • Does the interest rate on the Stafford loan change?
    • Financial Aid Important Information
    • How do I apply for Financial Aid at New Jersey City University?
    • How do I apply for New Jersey State Aid?
    • How do I enter my Federal Work Study (FWS) hours?
    • How do I qualify for financial aid?
    • How do I qualify for New Jersey State Aid?
    • How often do I need to apply for Financial Aid?
    • What factors are considered to determine eligibility for financial aid?
    • What form do I need for my taxes and where do I get the form from?
    • What if I need help in completing my FAFSA?
    • What is New Jersey City University’s Federal Code Number?
    • What loans are available?
    • What types of aid are available?
    • When must I begin to repay my Stafford loan?
    • When should I apply for Financial Aid?
    • Where can I view my Financial Aid Award?
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  • Graduate Students
    • Am I eligible for any type of Financial Aid?
    • Are Graduate Assistantships available? How do I apply? What funding would I receive?
    • I am a veteran. Am I entitled to any benefits?
    • I am completing an NJCU program now and I receive a Federal Student Loan. Will it automatically continue if I begin a new program?
    • What are EOF Graduate Benefits?
    • What form do I need for my taxes and where do I get the form from?
• Tuition Payment
  • Are there payment options other than paying the bill in full by the due date?
  • Do you have the contact numbers for other offices I may need to contact?
  • How can I contact the Bursar's Office and where do I make payments in person?
  • How can I pay my bill?
  • How do I view my bill?
  • Other than tuition, are there mandatory fees I must pay?
  • What are the office hours for Bursar's Office?
  • What if my financial aid is not reflected on my bill?
  • When is my bill due?
  • Where can I get information regarding my IRS form 1098-T Tax Statement?
  • Where do I get my ID card?
  • Where is the Bursar's Office located?
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• Tuition Waivers
  • Are tuition waivers available for members of the NJ National Guard?
  • Are tuition waivers available for senior citizens?
  • Are tuition waivers available for unemployed persons?

• What is the cost for tuition and fees?

Information Technology

• General - Information Technology
  • Does GothicNet offer Accessible Mode Layout?
  • How do i clear browser cache?
  • How do I enable "Pop-ups" on my browser?
  • Where can I find support information for NJCU's Email System?
  • Where can I go on campus to get help with logging into GothicNet?
  • Do you offer help with Microsoft Office?
  • My computer doesn't work. Help!
  • My software doesn't work. Help!
  • How can I get on the university wireless network (NJCU WiFi)?
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• NJCU Accounts and Passwords
  • How can I get my password reset?
• NJCU Email and Lists
  • How can I get an NJCU Email account?
  • How do I forward email from my Office 365 NJCU email account to an alternate account?
  • How do I access Email from home?
  • How can I start an Email list?

NJCU General Information

• Immunization Requirements
  • Am I required to submit proof of immunization?

• Calendar of Events
• Department and Office Directory
• Important Dates - Undergraduate Academic Calendar
• Get A Form

Academic Resources

• Where can I find more information about NJCU's library?
• Where are the computer labs on campus?

Veterans

• Can I receive credit for past military experience?
• Can I use the National Guard Tuition Waiver during the summer sessions? How about for Winter Intersession?
• Do I need to reapply for benefits every semester?
• Do I need to verify my enrollment with the VA?
• Does NJCU award credit for ROTC training?
• Does NJCU have an ROTC program?
• Does this institution participate in advanced payment?
• How do I find out if I am eligible for Montgomery GI Bill Benefits?
• How do I receive my Army College Fund and/or National Guard/Reserve "Kicker"?
• How long does it take to receive GI Bill benefits?
• How many credits can I take using the National Guard Tuition Waiver?
• How much of the GI Bill benefit am I entitled to?
• I am a dependant/spouse of a Veteran and am entitled to benefits. What do I need to provide?
• I am a National Guard Member. Do I need to file for Financial Aid?
• I am an active duty soldier and have a Tuition Assistance form from my unit. How do I proceed?
• I am eligible for GI Bill benefits. Where do I go in order to activate them at New Jersey City University?
• I am entitled to Ch. 31 Veteran Readiness Benefits. What do I need to do to in order to receive them?
• I am entitled to collect benefits under the Veterans Tuition Credit Program/Vietnam Veterans Tuition Aid Program. What do I need to do in order to receive them?
• I am repeating a course that I did not achieve a satisfactory grade in. Can I receive payment for this course?
• I have concerns about non-educational Veterans benefits. Who can I contact?
• I would like to take a CLEP exam and use my GI Bill. Is this possible?
• Is NJCU participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program?
• It’s been several weeks and I haven’t received any payment yet. What should I do?
• What do I need to do to activate my GI Bill benefits?
• What programs are currently available for Veterans at New Jersey City University?
• What should I do if I withdraw from a course during the semester?
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Academics & Advisement

• Academics
  • Undergraduate Students
    • How can I get a letter verifying that I am a student of NJCU?
    • I believe an instructor has treated me unfairly. What should I do?
    • If I leave NJCU, can I return?
    • What should I do if I know I am going to miss several classes?
    • What should I do if I miss an exam?
  • Graduate Students
    • Does my program require a thesis?
    • How many credits are required for my graduate program?
    • How much time will I have to complete my program?
  • What role does New Jersey City University play in this NPTNJ program?
  • Where can I get information about study abroad opportunities?
• Advisement
  • Graduate Studies
    • Articles coming soon
  • Undergraduate Students
    • Can I receive blanket credit for an A.A.S. degree?
    • How many credits can I transfer to NJCU?
    • What is blanket credit and who is eligible to receive it?
    • What is CLEP?
    • Which credits can be transferred to NJCU?
    • Can a student declare a major, double major, co-major, or minor online?
    • Do I need a certain Grade Point Average (GPA) to declare a major?
    • How do I register for classes?
    • If I leave NJCU, can I return?
    • May I take fewer than 12 credits per semester?
    • What should I do if I have a registration hold?
    • Who advises students who are enrolled at NJCU for a second bachelor’s degree?
    • How do I ensure that I am clear for graduation?
    • Can I take a class on a pass/fail basis?
    • Can I take a course at another college while attending NJCU?
    • Do I need a certain Grade Point Average (GPA) to declare a major?
    • Does NJCU accept credits earned at colleges and universities outside the U.S.?
    • How can I get a letter verifying that I am an NJCU student?
    • How do I ensure that I am clear for graduation?
    • How do I obtain an ID card?
    • How do I register for classes?
    • How do I request a transcript?
    • How do I sign up for an NJCU e-mail account?
    • How many credits are required to complete an undergraduate degree?
    • How many credits can I transfer to NJCU?
    • How may I pursue independent study courses?
    • If I leave NJCU, can I return?
    • May I take fewer than 12 credits per semester?
    • What is blanket credit and who is eligible to receive it?
    • What is CLEP?
    • What should I do if I have a registration hold?
    • Which credits can be transferred to NJCU?
    • Who advises students who are enrolled at NJCU for a second bachelor’s degree?
    • Who is my academic advisor?
    • Who must take the placement test?
    • Why am I required to take remedial (Academic Foundation) courses? Do they count towards my degree?
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  • Am I eligible for veterans’ benefits?