Classroom FAQs

What is the duration of the program?

• The Streams are designed to run for 6 weeks from your enrollment date. You will need to finish all content and projects that are inside the classroom as per the schedule you have received in the welcome email and can also be found inside your content in the "Welcome to the program" section. You will need to work on the final project in online proctored sessions. The final project is currently hidden inside your classroom and will be available on the day of the proctored session. Details about the final project of your stream and the proctored session will be shared later on. 

How many hours a week should I expect to spend on my coursework in order to finish on time?

• Between instructional content, quizzes, projects, and other course-related activities, we recommend allocating 10-15 hours a week for learning.

I feel lost after accessing my classroom, is there any guide to help me?

• Please watch this tutorial video that will help to get you familiar with your classroom.

What is the role of the Session Lead and how can I know who my session leader is?

• Your Session Lead is there to help you successfully progress through your Stream from enrollment straight through to graduation. The Session Lead is the person who will be conducting your periodic connect sessions. They will answer your questions, help you overcome any technical challenges, point you to helpful resources and give you guidance to complete the Stream successfully. Once you are enrolled in your Stream, you will receive an email informing you about your Session Lead. You can also know more about your Session Lead, among other session details, from your classroom.

What happens during a Udacity Connect session, and what are the goals?

• Udacity Connect sessions are focused on delivering three key benefits:

• Collaboration: You'll have the opportunity to work with your Session Lead and peers to complete projects, overcome challenges, and master new concepts.
• Accountability: You'll benefit from check-ins with your Session Lead, who will help you with goal-setting, time management, and motivation.
• Efficiency: By attending your connect sessions and spending around 10 - 15 hours per week on your independent study, you will successfully complete your track just in time.

I have missed a connect session, what should I do?

• You can request an excused absence from inside your classroom by going to sessions and clicking on the 3 dots on the session card and then choose “request an excused absence”. If you have already missed your connect session, please reach out to your Session Lead immediately with a clear explanation of why you did so and why you were not able to inform him/her of this in advance of the session. The Periodic connect sessions are very important and are considered one of the main pillars of the program. Missing sessions might cause you to fall behind and could put your enrollment in jeopardy.

How often do Udacity Connect sessions take place?

• Udacity Connect Sessions will take place on the same day and time periodically. Attending Connect Sessions is a mandatory part of participating in the program and failure to keep up with attendance will put you at risk of losing your Stream. The exact timing for your weekly sessions will be shared with you at the beginning of your Streaam via email and will also be available on your classroom home page on your classroom card.

What is the duration of each session?

• Your session will be 2 hours long.

What should I be ready with for a Udacity Connect session?

• Prepare your own laptop, headphones, power cord, and whatever else you find helpful. Also, please make sure your internet connectivity is stable and strong to be able to attend the session with no problems.

If I need support with my projects or content, who can I reach out to?

• You can always reach out to your Session lead on Circle. They can answer your questions, point you to helpful resources, and give you guidance to complete the program successfully. Your Session Lead is there to help you successfully navigate your Stream straight through from enrollment to graduation.

What do you mean by the "Student Community?"

• Once you are enrolled, you will be given access to the student Circle Community specific to your stream. You will receive your Circle invitation via email once you are enrolled. This enables you to connect directly with your classmates in real-time; all Udacity students regularly use these forums to support each other's work, answer each other's questions, and share relevant ideas and resources. Also, the community team will be available to answer your non-technical questions. Students who are active in our Circle community tend to submit projects before the deadline and graduate on time so we highly encourage you to join the conversation and contribute to our vibrant community. 

How can I use Udacity Community to be able to post my technical questions?

• Once you are enrolled, you will receive an email invitation to join the Udacity Community - please follow the link and instructions to register. If you need to learn how you can navigate the community, you can watch this tutorial video. We recommend reading the Community Code of Conduct. You can also download the Circle.so App on your mobile phone and login using your Udacity credentials to access the community on the phone. It is available on both the App Store and Google Play.

What projects do I need to ensure I complete during my learning journey?         

Please check your weekly schedule to know the mandatory projects you must complete. We recommend completing the mandatory projects first and then working on the optional projects to ensure successful program completion.

How do project reviews work?                                        

• Every time you submit a project, you will receive personalized feedback on your project submission from one of our expert human project reviewers. They will not only tell you what you got right and wrong but they will also provide some guidance on what you should try next and give suggestions on how you can go even further with your project. Once your review is ready, you will get an email notification which you can follow to the review. 
• There are three results for the review:
  • Meets Specifications: This means you passed your project as you met all requirements.
  • Requires Changes: This means that you failed your project. However, the reviewer will highlight which part that requires to be edited so that you pass the project on to your next submission. You can resubmit your project again after editing it through your classroom.
  • Ungradeable: This means that the reviewer was not able to grade your project. This could be because you either submitted the wrong files or the files submitted can not be opened because they are in an unsupported format. You can resubmit your project again from your classroom after addressing these issues.

What is plagiarism?

• Plagiarism is any act claiming or implying another person’s work is your own project, we advise you to avoid Plagiarism ”Cheating”, do not copy the code, or part of the code, or use any cut and paste mechanisms verbatim, learn more about Plagiarism by clicking on this link. 

Will I have access to the material of my Stream after I finish it successfully?

• Yes, you will have indefinite static access to the content after you graduate from your Stream. Static access will include classroom content that will not be updated over time. Such access will not include access to projects that were not previously submitted, as well as certain services, such as community channels, project reviews, workspaces, labs, or quizzes. Also, please note that learners will lose access to the content if they fail to finish within the Stream’s deadline.

Is this program online, in-person, or a combination of both?

• This is a fully online program with live virtual connect sessions. Throughout the cohort, students get to learn through online videos in their classroom and interact with peers, coaches, and instructors on their community platform and in their weekly Connect Sessions.

Can I join two different Streams at the same time?

• You would be eligible for a single Stream based of the Stream selction during the primer phase.

Can I change the email address that I have used to sign-up?

• You should maintain the same email address you used in the Primer phase for the duration of your entire course in order to maintain eligibility for this program.

Can I withdraw/postpone studying after I am enrolled?

• There are no withdrawal or postponing options available in the program