Frequently Asked Questions

As an instructor, how do I view my Top Hat course as a student?

You create a “sample student” account and join your course. See this article for specific directions and the required join code: Professor: Creating a Sample Student Account

Take note:

  • Log into a separate browser. For example, if you are logged in as an instructor in Firefox, open Chrome to log in as a student.
  • As a sample student, log in from Top Hat’s website, tophat.com (not psu.tophat.edu).
  • When prompted to Search for a School, enter Other US (not Penn State).

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About the Office for Digital Learning

Promoting innovative approaches to engineering education on campus and online, we offer a variety of degree and certificate programs, develop individual online courses, and work with faculty to enhance teaching and learning.

Need some help?

Get In Touch

Request Support or Connect with us in our Open Office Hours

About the Office for Digital Learning

Promoting innovative approaches to engineering education on campus and online, we offer a variety of degree and certificate programs, develop individual online courses, and work with faculty to enhance teaching and learning.