Online Learning at Caltech

(Last updated March 18, 2022.)

This site was created in April 2020 to support online learning during the pandemic. It continues to offer resources for the technology and tools supported by IMSS for remote and in-person instruction.

In-person Instruction

All classes resumed to in-person instruction on Monday, April 4, 2022, as announced on March 18, 2022. Please find more information and updates on these Caltech websites: Registrar's Office and COVID-19 Response.

Technology & Tools

Technology and tools listed on this site for learning require access.caltech credentials and do not require a VPN connection. For a full list of student applications, please visit the Student Apps and VPN Requirements page.

Personal Privacy and Intellectual Property

When using online tools for learning, students must respect the privacy of their classmates and not share personal information about other students beyond the online classroom. While each student enrolled in a course should have access to all course materials and learning options, they should also remember they have an ethical responsibility as members of the Caltech community to keep this information private. Violations of these expectations may be considered violations of the Honor Code and of the Caltech Code of Conduct. Learn more.

Resources & FAQs

The Resources & FAQs page provides a list of offices and programs as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

Course Materials

Begin with Caltech's Learning Management System, Canvas, to find course information. You must log in with your Caltech credential. Note: Enrollments are updated approximately hourly with student enrollment in REGIS. Courses normally share the syllabus and key information.

Canvas - announcements, discussion boards, grading, syllabus Gradescope - grading and assignment management Zoom - live lectures, video conferencing for students and faculty, lecture recordings

Collaboration Tools

These tools allow you to collaborate and connect with faculty and other students.

Box - document storage and collaboration Google Drive - document storage and collaboration, lecture recordings, upload your own recordings Google Hangouts - collaboration, instant messaging, voice and video calls LabArchives - digital lab notebook

Technical Support

Need help? Contact these offices with support questions.

COVID-19 Response

For the latest information, please see the Caltech's COVID-19 Response page.