General Overview
Our new Lab Portal is the new lab management platform that is replacing SI Cloud.
SI Cloud served and supported thousands of students and instructors for over a decade. However, our new platform addresses its limitations head-on, offering faster performance, more customization, and a smoother setup process.
No. This is a new platform designed with the core functionality that you depend on in SI Cloud, plus new and improved features that deliver a better experience for students and instructors.
- Significantly faster grading tools
- Seamless, institution-wide LMS integration (no course-by-course setup)
- Full editing control for instructors
- Improved scheduling tools and due date settings
- Enhanced academic integrity tools
- Future-ready features, including AI support (coming soon)
Students will experience a smoother and more intuitive platform, with no major changes to how they access or complete labs.
Timeline & Transition
All current customers must transition to the new Lab Portal by Spring 2026. The SI Cloud platform will be retired after that semester.
- Pilot Cohort: Summer 2025
- Fall Cohort: Fall 2025
- Spring Cohort: Spring 2026
We’ll notify you via email in Spring 2025 of your institution’s assigned migration cohort.
In the email that shares your assigned cohort, there is a link to a survey where you can confirm your cohort or flag any concerns.
No. The final migration cohort is Spring 2026. SI Cloud will be shut down before Summer 2026.
Setup & Experience
No. There is no immediate and direct change to cost with the new Lab Portal. Our goal is to continue to provide more value for the price you already pay.
Students will still be able to purchase kits through inclusive access, vouchers, the bookstore, and directly from SI.
No. All existing course content and structure will transfer automatically.
- Confirm participation in your assigned migration cohort
- Complete a one-time LMS integration (15-30 minutes)
- Set a new password (your login email will stay the same)
No new adoption agreement is required. You just need to confirm that you’ll participate in your assigned migration cohort.
With the addition of new features and functionality that give you greater control and customization ability, we recommend reviewing new features like due dates, repeat attempts, and grading options.
Yes. We’ll provide walk-throughs, how-to resources, and a direct support channel to guide you through the transition.
Special Cases & Support
Yes! You’ll have more flexibility than before, including lesson editing and customization, pacing, grading, and more.
This content will not migrate and will no longer be available after Spring 2026, including Bio, AP, Forensics, Geology,and Environmental Science.
ESL content will no longer be supported or available. All customers must migrate to the new Lab Portal and will get access to the most updated, Quality Matters certified content at Science Interactive.
Please submit any questions or request support through our dedicated instructor support form: https://www.scienceinteractive.com/new-instructor-form/. You can also always share feedback directly with your dedicated account representative.