Navigating the Rowan University Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide
Rowan University offers a comprehensive online ecosystem for its students, faculty, and staff. This guide provides a detailed overview of the key resources and platforms available, ensuring a smooth and successful academic journey. Your Rowan NetID is your key to accessing online Rowan University services.
Your Digital Identity: Rowan NetID and Banner ID
Rowan NetID
Your Rowan NetID serves as your primary key to unlock and access various online services offered by Rowan University.
Who Can Get It?
Rowan NetIDs are automatically generated for all faculty, staff, and students upon their enrollment or employment. Affiliates requiring a NetID need to be sponsored through go.rowan.edu/affiliate.
How to Activate It?
Refer to the article specifically designed for new students to guide you through the NetID activation process. For any assistance, the Technology Support Center is available at 856-256-4400. The Technology Support Center aims to address all support requests within one business day.
Banner ID
Rowan University assigns a unique nine-digit Banner ID number to every member of the Rowan community. You may be asked for your Banner ID when submitting internal forms and applications or to help verify your identity. As a new student, you will receive your nine-digit Banner ID in your admissions and orientation materials.
Read also: Rowan's Tuition Guide
Essential Tools and Platforms
RowanCard
Submit your photo for your RowanCard as soon as possible to avoid delays with access on campus such as housing, meal plan, etc.
Canvas Learning Management System
Rowan University uses the Canvas learning management system to host and access online course materials. Courses become available to Glassboro students five days before the course begins. Rowan Online Immersion (called ROI) is a free training tutorial provided in the Rowan Canvas learning management system. It is designed to prepare students taking online or hybrid courses for the first-time at Rowan University. Students who have taken online courses at other institutions are encouraged to take ROI so that they become familiar with Rowan's online learning and technology.
Microsoft 365
Students may install Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, on up to five personal computers for free.
Printing Services
You may print directly from an on-campus computer lab or print from your own computer or mobile device by uploading your document to mobileprint.rowan.edu. To see printing locations by Campus, click the menu icon on the map to the left. Printers on red backgrounds offer color printing. Printers on black backgrounds offer black-and-white printing only.
Campus Printing
Upload your document to mobileprint.rowan.edu, swipe your RowanCard at a printing kiosk, select your document and click Print.
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RowanWiFi
For most devices, you can log in to RowanWiFi in two steps. RowanWiFi is the easiest way to get online on campus, but it’s important to practice safe computing practices on any network.
RowanSecure
You cannot use a personal device on RowanSecure; this network is for Rowan-managed devices only, as it provides access to internal network resources.
Videoconferencing
Rowan University supports Webex, Teams and Zoom for videoconferencing.
MyRowan Portal
Also, check out the MyRowan portal - it's a great way to access all of your Rowan platforms in one place.
Security Measures
Duo Mobile
Duo Mobile is the fastest, easiest and most secure way to verify your identity at Rowan University.
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Safe Computing Practices
There are some simple ways you can take control of your online life, and keep your personal data safe from cybercriminals.
Academic Support and Resources
Academic Advisor
Your Academic Advisor is available to help you onboard to Rowan, will work with you to plan your coursework, and is a resource for academic success. We recommend that you meet at least once per semester. You can find your Advisor and their contact information in the OASIS Directory.
RowanCONNECT
As a Rowan undergraduate student, you have access to RowanCONNECT - a virtual space designed to help you thrive while completing your degree. In RowanCONNECT, you can connect with other students in your major and stay informed about things related to your specific group. Ask a question or join a conversation in the discussion board section. You can also browse upcoming events and connect with your advisor.
Rowan Online Immersion (ROI)
Rowan Online Immersion (called ROI) is a free training tutorial provided in the Rowan Canvas learning management system. It is designed to prepare students taking online or hybrid courses for the first-time at Rowan University. Students who have taken online courses at other institutions are encouraged to take ROI so that they become familiar with Rowan's online learning and technology.
Financial Resources
Financial Aid Office
Financial Aid Office at Rowan University can assist students with the process of applying for different types of aid to help pay for college-related expenses.
Financial Wellness Course
A two credit course which enables students to understand, manage, and plan for their financial lives during their college years and beyond. Students will learn about concepts related to personal finance including budgeting, setting financial goals, understanding debt, and implementing strategies to prepare for their future and gain tools to better navigate the complexities of personal finance.
Student Emergency Funds
Student Emergency Funds support eligible students facing unexpected hardships. The funds cannot be utilized to satisfy a University bill (e.g. tuition, fees, housing), they may be used for other personal expenses (e.g. transportation, personal health, emergency groceries, basic needs, required technology for remote learning).
Student Support Services
The SHOP
The SHOP is Rowan University's on-campus food pantry and resource center available to students in need.
Fresh For All Program
Fresh For All Program provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to students and community members.
Military Services Office
The Military Services Office at Rowan University provides assistance to veterans and dependents of veterans with their education benefits.
Access to Banner
This service provides access to Banner, Rowan University’s system of record and central data repository.
Who Can Get It?
Faculty and staff must request access to Banner Administrative Pages. For more information on requesting access, please contact the Technology Support Center at 856-256-4400. If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Support Center at 856-256-4400. The Technology Support Center aims to address all support requests within one business day.
Important Policies
FERPA
The Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) governs what information can and cannot be shared with anyone who is not the enrolled student. The FERPA Act of 1974 protects the privacy of individual students by placing restrictions on the disclosure of information.
Additional Information
CMSRU Resources
CMSRU students can work with members of IRT staff on producing and editing videos and printing posters.
Orientation
Students will be prompted to register for and particpate in the appropriate Orientation for their program.
Course Schedules
Online, Hybrid, and/or accelerated courses and programs may follow follow different calendars. As per standard Rowan Global policy, online courses are not subject to holiday, weather-related, or other delays or closings; therefore, assignment and testing deadlines are not affected by delays or closings. Rowan courses taught off-site follow the delay-and-closing procedures of the location where the class is being held. (For example, a course that meets at Rowan College of Burlington County will follow Rowan College of Burlington County's delay-and-closing procedures.
Getting Help
Technology Support Center
If you have any questions, please contact the Technology Support Center at 856-256-4400. The Technology Support Center aims to address all support requests within one business day.
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