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What does a Hybrid Integration with Subject mean?

Outlining the features of a Hybrid Integration with Subject.

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Written by Augie Miller
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Hybrid Integration (SSO + Manual Enrollment Management)

What It Is

Subject connects with your SSO provider (including Clever or ClassLink) for authentication, while maintaining manual enrollment management in the platform.

How It Works

  • Users: Automatically sync from SSO provider

  • Login: Students/staff use SSO credentials via dedicated login link

  • Enrollments: Staff manually add students to courses in Subject

  • Passwords: Managed by district SSO system

Best For

✅ Alternative education programs

✅ Schools with transient student populations

✅ Districts using placeholder courses in SIS

✅ Programs needing enrollment flexibility

✅ Districts wanting simplified login without full automation

Pros

✅ Simplified login, centralized account management, and enhanced security with single sign-on

✅ Automatic user account creation

✅ No password management burden

✅ Maintains enrollment flexibility

✅ Can use placeholder courses

✅ Faster setup than full integration

Cons

❌ Still requires manual enrollment management

❌ No automated grade passback

❌ Staff must manage rosters in Subject

❌ Requires SSO provider setup

Key Workflows

Adding a New Student:

  • Student account automatically created via SSO sync and are managed via SIS/Identity management platform

  • Staff manually enrolls student in courses in Subject & enrollments are created in real time

  • Student logs in via SSO link (no password setup needed)

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