I’m doing an BS MS in Data Science at and one of my classes is basically just… AI.

The slides look AI-generated. The lecture voice is AI. There’s barely any actual teaching happening. I’m paying graduate tuition to essentially listen to a robot read through what feels like ChatGPT-generated slides.

What makes it even more ridiculous is that if I submitted AI-generated work without permission, I could get reported for academic misconduct. NJIT’s own policy says unauthorized AI use can violate the Student Code of Conduct.

But when I looked into the faculty side of things, it basically falls under “instructor autonomy,” and apparently there isn’t even a requirement that professors disclose when AI is being used to create course content.

So… AI is potentially academic misconduct when students use it, but apparently completely fine when the class we’re paying thousands of dollars for is being taught by it?
I’m genuinely curious: is this happening across the MS Data Science program at NJIT, or did I just get extremely unlucky with this section? Class ds644

TL;DR: Paying grad-school tuition for AI-generated slides read by an AI voice, while students can get in trouble for using AI themselves. If this isn’t acceptable work from students, why is it acceptable teaching from faculty?

Heyy super senior here and wow idk why today first day of classes I’ve come now to realize after 5 years how anti social and closed off everyone is at this school like damn😭 I’m miserable coming back to school as well but now that I think ab it it’s always been like that, anyways take the stick out yalls asses and get yourselves out there more!!

Happy first day🙂

Ok so its my first year and im commuting with a four hour gap in my schedule. I get tired fast. Any nap spot recommendations?

Apparently I need a lab coat, gloves and goggles for my chem lab. Does anyone who has taken the course know where to get them? I’m unsure and I would like to just get it done in one day if possible as i have my first lab friday.

Is anyone else’s Symmetry Mobile not working. Mine says active but when I try to use it at ID card terminals it doesn’t work. My physical id works

I am only going to school 1 day a week this sem so I did not take the parking pass. I see the Njit parking garage is 6.50 per day plus 1 dollar service fee so like 7.50 per day with spot hero. I am not risking parking on the road is this the best option.

My question is how long do I have until they kick me out of classes? I don’t even have enough right now to start a payment plan, but towards the end of the semester I should be in a better spot financially to pay it off. Can I make it to the end of semester with that balance?

I'm an incoming Master's student, and honestly, I have no idea how things work here yet. I don't know anyone at the university, and everything feels a little overwhelming at the moment.
I'll be on campus tomorrow to collect my student ID card and make sure I've completed all the requirements in case I've missed anything during the enrollment process. Since I'm still figuring things out, I thought I'd reach out here and see if anyone has advice.

I'm particularly curious about:

How course registration and academic advising work

The best ways to meet people and make friends

Any tips, mistakes to avoid, or things you wish you had known before starting

If you're a current student, another incoming student, or an alumnus, I'd really appreciate any guidance. If anyone else is in a similar situation and will be around campus tomorrow, feel free to reach out.

Hello I'm a freshman who is a CS major and was wondering if I could change classes because I don't like my professor.

I was unable to attend the first day of classes today as I'm hella sick. I only had Math 337 with Prof Alptekin and Math 341 with Prof. Subramanian. If possible, can anyone taking either course dm/share with me the notes for either or both of the 2 classes if possible? Would help a lot.

Hello. I have a 9am class tomorrow (Wednesday) and I’m a transfer student from community college. Should I get there by 8am for parking? How is it?

Planning to visit our kid over the weekends on campus. Where should we park? Are there any outdoor spaces (parks) closed by that we could bring our dogs and picnic there? Thanks

Hey Highlanders!

As the semester starts and lots of freshmen enter our ranks, I wanted to drop an invite for the NJIT Community discord server. Meet your fellow Highlanders, post memes, ask questions, and have a good time! 👍 (No NJIT email verification needed)

https://discord.gg/kQNSEuHp2G

I’m in an extremely stressful situation, I have a 10.5k payment due from previous semester and I still haven’t paid it. I waited too long and procrastinated sending required documents for state aid. I know this makes me look really irresponsible but I was dealing with some other issues. Is there anything I can do? I still haven’t told my parents about this, I’m so scared n anxious.

Hiii this is probably a long shot but im currently in COM 313 in section 105 on tuesdays from 6-8:50 and was wondering if anyone currently in section 021 on tuesdays and thursdays from 11:30-12:50 might want to switch with me. message me if you want to trade :))