What is EngiNet™ and how does it work?

EngiNet™ is the statewide SUNY engineering distance education program. It provides busy engineering professionals with access to graduate level courses.

Courses are taught by University at Buffalo faculty, and provide advanced technical and engineering knowledge and convenient, user-friendly access to educational enhancement. It was created to enhance the graduate engineering program by providing instruction to off campus students as well as companies and institutions.

The program runs approximately one week behind regularly scheduled classes to allow for delivery of media. Every week, students will receive a recorded version of each lecture in the courses they are taking in CD format, along with any class notes and/or homework. EngiNet™ offers greater opportunities for students to take courses not available in their geographical area, and offers professional development for engineers whose job or family responsibilities have prevented them from pursuing conventional degree programs.

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Why EngiNet™?

It is a convenient way to...

• Increase your knowledge
• Improve your job skills
• Expand your professional options
• Start and augment your master's program

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Who can take EngiNet™ courses?

Any graduate student who has completed his/her undergraduate education and is looking to further their education is eligible to participate in an EngiNet™ Course. EngiNet™ provides engineering courses for credit, CEU, or audit purposes, or simply for professional development. The coursework is delivered to your home or workplace streamed over the web or via mailed CDs.

NOTE: FULL TIME ON-CAMPUS GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM unless there is a special departmental request (for example, internships).

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What can these graduate courses be used toward?

• Professional development
• Master of Science
• Master of Engineering
  (Check with the individual department's listing of specific degree requirements)

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What do I need to register for an EngiNet™ course and how?

• Four forms downloaded from website: www.eng.buffalo.edu/EngiNet/registration/forms/
• Payment can be made by either credit card payment form or check, payable to University at Buffalo
• Fax all forms to M. Hewlett or M. Sacco at 716-645-2495

BE AWARE: BIRD and MYUB can NOT be used for EngiNet™ REGISTRATION NOR ADD/DROP PURPOSES.

Contact any EngiNet™ representative at (716) 645-2768 x1132, or 1106 and they will assist you in registering for EngiNet™.

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Do I have to be admitted to the Graduate School to take an EngiNet™ course?

No. If you are not pursuing a degree from UB, you may take up to 12 credit hours via EngiNet™ courses, providing you maintain the 3.0 standard for all graduate work.

If you wish for your coursework to be counted toward a degree, then within the first 6 hours of coursework you should make application to the grad school and be officially admitted to a specific department's program. It is suggested that you begin that process as soon as possible. You will be check stopped from any further registrations if you have not been accepted by the grad program in the department of your choice by the end of the fourth course taken, or 12th credit hour. Any coursework taken beyond the first 6 hrs may not be counted toward your degree, so check with your department's policy, if successful application/admittance has not occurred.

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How long do I have to complete my graduate degree program?

The time limit for a degree is 4 years (excluding approved leaves of absence) from the time of your first graduate registration. Should more time be necessary you may apply for an extension of time limit,which requires departmental approval and which is normally granted for a period of one year or less. Student requests for extension of time limits must be justified using a graduate petition form found at www.grad.buffalo.edu. If you are not enrolled in consecutive semesters, you should file a formal leave-of-absence prior to the start of the semester. Continued leaves of absence beyond two years will not be granted. Any questions regarding these policies should be directed to departmental graduate secretaries.

You must make application to our graduate program officially through the department of your choice for your credit hours to count toward a degree. Your approval for admission must occur within the first 6-12 credit hours of your work. You will be check stopped from any further registrations after completing your fourth course if your application has not been received and/or approved. University policy will allow you to take only 12 credit hours without matriculating into a degree program. Our office does not make any admissions decisions or recommendations. Normal departmental criteria apply. Please contact the graduate secretary in the department of your choice.

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How much does taking an EngiNet™ course cost?

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Can EngiNet™ courses be counted towards my degree?

You must make application to our graduate program officially through the department of your choice for your credit hours to count toward a degree. You should be approved for admission within the first 6-12 hours of your work, or you will be check stopped from future registrations until you have matriculated. Our office does not make any of those decisions or recommendations. Please contact the department of your choice for information.

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In what media format are the course offered and what do I need to view them?

The courses will be delivered two ways:

1.) Streamed via the web, giving same or next day access to the lectures, which you are also able to download to a CD. You are required to have a broadband or DSL connection.

2.) CD-ROM format is available by special arrangement only, please contact the EngiNet™ Office. If approved, the CDs can be viewed on PCs as well as Macs. There is an expected lag time of at least one week.
We recommend the following operating system: Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X or higher, CD-ROM drive.
Required Media Player for Windows Media format: Windows Media Player ver. 10 or higher (PC).
Windows Media Player ver. 9 for Mac OS X or the Flip4Mac plug-in (Mac).
Required Media Player for Accordent (a.k.a. side-by-side) format: Real Media Player ver. 10.
Accordent format can be viewed in Firefox, but plays best in Internet Explorer.

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How can I contact the professor/teaching assistant for a particular course?

Each professor should provide you with an email address for reaching him or her as well as any teaching assistants. Also any means which are described in the course syllabus can be useful. If the course is a previously recorded course, the EngiNet™ office should be able to help you regarding obtaining your course material.

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How can I turn in my homework assignments and projects?

Any homework, assignments, or projects can be emailed, faxed, or mailed to the professor directly. Please contact your professor for details.

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How will I take exams, being off-campus?

Proctors may be required for off-campus students wishing to take an exam, unless specified otherwise by the professor. The proctor must not be anyone closely related as in a spouse, child, a relative, a close friend, or other students. Generally a supervisor at your work is acceptable. You will submit the name of someone for proctorship and they will be subject to approval by your professor. The exam will be mailed to the proctor, who will then be responsible for administering the exam as per the professor's instructions, and mailing the exam back to the professor. The professors may elect to administer the exams themselves. Contact the professor for details.

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Does the professor require students to obtain course materials online?

Yes. Most professors will require students to access acourse web-site for information and resources. It will be the student's responsibility to make sure he/she can readily access the provided information. Contact your professor for the course link.

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Can a student audit an EngiNet™ course?

Yes, with permission from the professor. The cost is the same for credit or to audit. A student can audit an EngiNet™ course by paying the fee listed above and will still receive the recorded lectures and class notes, and will at the discretion of the professor complete some type of assessments, sufficient to prove to the professor that the material has been reviewed and an element of understanding can be evaluated. A discussion with the professor should take place prior to registration. The professor will indicate that the course was audited by issuing a grade of "N".

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How do I drop an EngiNet™ course?

EngiNet™ adheres to the policy established by UB. A student can drop any EngiNet™ course within the drop deadline set by the University, which can be found at the University web-site,
www.src.buffalo.edu/studentaccount/liability.shtml.
ADD/Drop forms may be downloaded from this site under "Registration Forms" and should be faxed to the EngiNet office. Please visit the "Cost" link within this website for a responsibility table with details.

BE AWARE: BIRD and MYUB can NOT be used for EngiNet™ REGISTRATION NOR ADD/DROP PURPOSES.

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What is my financial liability if I drop a course?

EngiNet™ adheres to the policy established by UB. A student can drop any EngiNet™ course within the drop deadline set by the University, which can be found at the University web-site,
www.src.buffalo.edu/studentaccount/liability.shtml.
If you drop within the first 4 weeks of class, you are responsible for a certain percentage of the course fee. After the 4th week of class you are responsible for 100% of the course fee regardless. Please visit the "Cost" link within this website for a responsibility table with details.

When you register, you assume responsibility for paying the course fee associated with your registration and being aware of all deadlines. You must pay even if you did not view a single class unless you have dropped or resigned your courses according to the published deadlines located on the following website:
http://www.src.buffalo.edu/studentaccount/liability.shtml
NOTE: See "Cost" link within this website for EngiNet™ responsibility table.

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What should I do with the CDs after completing a course?

A CD Student Agreement will be signed and dated at the beginning of the semester. Upon our receipt of that signed and dated agreement, you will not be required to return CDs.

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Can I receive a UB ID Card?

Yes, if you are available to come to campus a card will be issued to you, picture ID is required. . UB ID Cards are available only on campus so that identification information can be verified.

UBCard Library Number for Distance Students - please see REQUIRED INFORMATION on our homepage for details.

For many of the databases available for research online, you need a 14-digit library barcode number to provide authentication that you are a currently registered student if you are trying to connect to them through a commercial Internet Service Provider such as AOL.

The UBCard office will issue a library number to distance learners enrolled in UB courses.

New non-matriculated students will be forwarded UB Card information by the EngiNet office. If for any reason you do not have the information, we can assist.

You should now be ready to connect to the University Libraries web-based information system at: http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries.

How do I access UB Library resources?

Information on how EngiNet students can take full advantage of UB Library resources and services for research and coursework is available from the following link. You will need the UB Library number from your UB Card.
Please see: Can I Receive a UB ID Card?
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/asl/services/enginet.html

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What is my password?

If you've never used your account, your UBIT Name password should be your four (4) digit birthday (mmdd) followed by the last six (6) digits of your UBCard number. For instance, if your birthday is June 16th and the last six digits of your UBCard are 123456, then your password should be 0616123456.

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