Getting Started With Your Online Classes
91吃瓜网 Departments are readily available to assist students enrolled in online classes.听
- If you have changed your plans to attend 91吃瓜网, please contact the Academic Records Office to withdraw from classes:听 1-800-437-4104, ext. 34774 or 701-788-4774 or records@mayvillestate.edu.听
- If you have any issues with Blackboard, contact:听Dave Binkard,听Academic Technology Specialist,听david.binkard@mayvillestate.edu, Phone: 701-788-4645
- If you need to change classes or talk to an advisor, call 1-701-788-5251 or email:听advising@mayvillestate.edu听
- Order your textbooks at the听
- Contact the Financial Aid Office at 701-788-4778 with any financial aid questions.听
- The MSU Business Office at 701-788-4757 is available to help with your student account questions.听
- Review the 91吃瓜网 State Online and Distance Student Handbook.听
Accessing 91吃瓜网 Online Classes
Please be aware that students are responsible for ensuring they meet the technical requirements for course participation, including international students and students taking courses while located outside the United States. Students should consider the shipping times and costs associated with shipment of books and materials to their locations abroad, including customs or taxes imposed at the destination location. Be aware there may be restrictions on the types of course materials that may be received in certain locations, and it is the student鈥檚 responsibility to be aware of any restrictions.
91吃瓜网 State's learning management system is Blackboard Learn (Bb).听
You will have access to your Blackboard account within 24 hours of registration into at least one course.听Please give your Blackboard login access a test run at least one week prior to the start of classes or as soon as possible after registering.听
Log into Blackboard at:听.听Click here for instructions on logging into your 91吃瓜网 State Blackboard account.
While you will have Blackboard access within 24 hours of registration, classes will听not听be visible for students in Blackboard until the first day of the academic session at Noon (Central). To ensure you are registered for the correct classes, please log in and refer to your official class schedule in Campus Connection.听
If you have a problem accessing your courses on the听first day of class听or have any other technical questions, please contact the following support specialists:
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MSU Blackboard Support Specialist |
MSU Service Desk |
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Dave Binkard 听Academic Technology Specialist Location: Library B03 Email: david.binkard@mayvillestate.edu Phone: 701-788-4645 |
听 MSU Service Desk service.desk@mayvillestate.edu 701-788-4739 After hours: NDUS Help Desk 1.866.457.6387 |
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Email Required
As a 91吃瓜网 State student, you will be given an official 91吃瓜网 State email account.听You will receive access to your university email account within 24 hours of registration.听Please log in to give your university email a test run at least one week prior to the start of classes.听You may be prompted to听set up DUO Authentication听for added security when accessing your email account.
It is critical that you are able to frequently access your 91吃瓜网 State email. Important information about your admission, registration, financial aid, and more will be sent ONLY through your 91吃瓜网 State email account. 听Faculty members expect you will communicate ONLY with your 91吃瓜网 State email address regarding questions about your online classes.
Please be sure to check your 91吃瓜网 email account at least 5-7 times per week at a MINIMUM.听You may refer to our听How Do I听guide听for instructions on logging into your email account.
All official communication from university departments (financial aid, business office, etc.) and instructors goes to your MSU email.听However, you may also receive online class login information and other important information as a new student at the email address you used when applying for admission or registering for courses.听Be sure any non-MSU email account you are using accepts email from 91吃瓜网 State and be sure to check both your Inbox and Trash/Junk/Clutter mailboxes in your email account for important email from 91吃瓜网 State. This is especially important to do prior to the start of an academic term.
If you have any questions or issues accessing your 91吃瓜网 State email, contact MSU Information Technology Services.
Background Knowledge
To take online courses through 91吃瓜网 State, you should be familiar with the following:
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Basic operation of a Windows PC computer.
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An Internet browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
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Sending and receiving e-mails.
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Microsoft Word.
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Access to Computers and the Internet
To complete online courses, you will need regular access to a computer and reliable internet access. High speed internet access is highly recommended for all courses and is required for most courses. iPads, Chromebooks or devices running Chrome OS, and mobile devices such as iOS or Android phones or tablets do not meet the minimum technology requirements. 听You must have access to a personal computer.
If you have any questions on technology issues, contact MSU's Information Technology Services.听Please note that the lack of access to a reliable computer, reliable high-speed internet connection, or required technology or software for your MSU online classes is NOT an excuse for submitting late work, or requesting extended exam timeframes, or starting courses late in the semester. 听Please be sure you are prepared for the technology demands of online course enrollment at the start of the academic semester.听听
Please be aware that students are responsible for ensuring they meet the听technical requirements听for course participation, including international students and students taking courses while located outside the United States. Students should consider the shipping times and costs associated with shipment of books and materials to their locations abroad, including customs or taxes imposed at the destination location. Be aware there may be restrictions on the types of course materials that may be received in certain locations, and it is the student鈥檚 responsibility to be aware of any restrictions.
Computer Minimum Requirements
Please review the听Technology Requirements听for students attending 91吃瓜网 State.听 Please note that Windows PCs are preferred.听 Certain online applications, hardware drivers, plug in equipment such as microscopes, and software packages may not function correctly or be compatible with Mac computers.听 Courses may require the purchase of additional software for Mac computers, or access to a Windows PC.听 Direct any questions to the MSU Information Technology Service Desk.
Software Requirements
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PC with Windows 10 or 11; Mac users must have at least听Mac OS 13 or newer (and certain courses may require Mac users to purchase additional software).
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A web browser, such as听Google听.听Chrome is preferred for Blackboard.
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is available to all 91吃瓜网 State students at no additional cost to the student. 听You must first be registered as a student to have access. 听Office includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and more. To get started with this suite of programs, follow these Microsoft Office download instructions. You will also find how to access other self-help articles.
- Students should download Adobe Reader and set up an appropriate digital signature. Students must use the correct type of digital signature when submitting various forms that allow for electronic signatures.听
Software Downloads:
Microsoft Office 365
Adobe Reader Download
Internet Access
Distance learners must secure their own Internet Service. Consult local listings for Internet Service Providers.听
Minimum Requirement: 10 Mbps or higher download speed (achieved via DSL, Cable service, or听wireless services)
Instructional Technology Support
Zoom Getting Started, Installation, and Student User Guides
Getting Started in听PEXIP Student User Guide听
Getting Started in Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Guide
Individual Requirements:
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A willingness to interact with instructors and other students via e-mail.
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The ability to work from written directions.
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A time commitment equivalent to taking an on-campus course.
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The capability of expressing yourself in writing.
- The ability to attend synchronous class sections without distractions present.听Students taking online, synchronous classes need to ensure they are fully attentive to class activities while attending online class sessions.听 Family members, children, pets, cell phones, and other distractions must be out of sight for class sessions.听 Distractions for other students and the instructor are not allowed.听
Proctoring
Please work with your instructor for any courses requiring ProctorU, or Yuja Proctoring.听
If you have questions, please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at: CTL@mayvillestate.edu, 701-788-4645.听听
Important Dates: Add, Drop and Withdrawal Information
Follow these instructions to complete the Financial Obligation Agreement.听 Once that is completed each semester, you can follow these instructions to register for class.听 Please be sure to speak with your academic advisor before registering for classes.
Online classes are NOT self-paced. They follow the same as regular on-campus classes so students should log into class the first day of the semester so instructors know they are "attending." It is crucial that you log into your classes regularly in Blackboard to keep up with assignments and any updates or announcements posted by instructors.
If you decide not to continue with your online course or courses, you must take action听immediately. Please refer to the cancellation, drop, and withdrawal information provided by Academic Records.听
IMPORTANT--You will be responsible for total tuition and fees due, unless you take the steps necessary to officially drop classes by the established drop dates.听听You MUST officially withdraw.听 Complete refunds (100%) for dropped classes are only available in the first few days of the term. 听After the 100% refund period, an individual class that is dropped will NOT receive a refund. 听Total withdrawal from all 91吃瓜网 State classes will follow the tuition refund schedule.听Please see a complete schedule of tuition refund dates on the听Business Office webpage.听
MSU Bookstore
How do I purchase books and materials for my online or distance classes?
You may purchase books and materials online through the 91吃瓜网 State Bookstore. New students are able to set up an online ordering profile with the bookstore approximately 72 hours after registering in at least one course. Please visit the MSU Bookstore website at .
Click on "Online/Distance" to proceed with ordering your books and materials.听 If you have any questions, please contact the MSU Bookstore at 800-437-4104, Ext. 听34823.听
Student/Blackboard Orientation
Give your 91吃瓜网 State email and Blackboard login access a test run at least one week prior to the start of classes.听Be sure you have the necessary technology to complete your online classes.
Please also take some time to practice Blackboard and learn about being a 91吃瓜网 student in the听Student Orientation听course located in the Student Knowledge Base within听Blackboard.听听This听optional听orientation is available after you register for classes and will appear in your list of Blackboard courses.听听It is not required and there is no cost associated with the Student Orientation.听 However, students are encouraged to take some time to work through the orientation prior to the start of classes.
Please be sure to check your 91吃瓜网 email account at least 5-7 times per week.听 All official communication from university departments (financial aid, business office, etc.) and instructors goes to your MSU email.
The MSU Student/Blackboard Orientation
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is optional.
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was designed for distance and online students to ease the transition into online learning.
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provides information, resources, and tutorials.
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helps students be successful in their online coursework or programs.
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familiarizes students with Blackboard, MSU's learning management system.
This orientation will help you:
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ensure your computer is adequate for online learning.
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determine whether your learning style matches those required to be online learners.
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become acquainted with how to log on and use Blackboard.
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discover the various assistance options available to you as a distance student.
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find the 91吃瓜网 State Distance Student Handbook, Academic Catalog, and other important documents you may need while you are a 91吃瓜网 State Online and Distance student.听听
- help you plan your path to SUCCESS!
Degree Seeking Students
Continue to work with your advisor to process any course substitutions, if appropriate, for your program of study. Please review the听How Do I听guide听and the Distance Student Handbook for further information on getting started as a 91吃瓜网 State online/distance student.
MSU Scholarship Portal
Student ID Cards
To get a student ID card, you will need to email nicholas.flesland@mayvillestate.edu.听 You will be required to submit a recent "headshot" picture. Additional information on how to add and use funds with your Campus ID can be found on the Campus ID webpage.听
Starfish Early Alert System
What is Starfish?
Starfish Early Alert is a web-based advising tool that improves the way we support student success at 91吃瓜网. Students, faculty, and staff can manually raise alerts or flags. Faculty can support and nurture students through kudos for performance improvements and to recognize outstanding contributions. Success is a moving target and students need different kinds of encouragement at different times. Starfish Early Alert will engage students by keeping them informed and prompting them to act when necessary.
Student Support Services
Student support services are an integral part of 91吃瓜网 and your college career. We offer a variety of student resources for online and distance students including programs and services that can provide student support services to you online, via Zoom, and in person.
We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the services and MSU staff members available to assist you in a variety of student support areas.听
- Tutoring Services
- Disability Support Services
- Veterans and Military Affiliated Students
- Writing Center
- Library
- Counseling Services
- Career Services
- Advising Center
- Information Technology Service Desk
Please contact the Center for Teaching and Learning at 701-788-4645听for answers to any questions on getting started with your online and distance classes.
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