Who needs to complete Online Orientation?
All new 黑洞社区 students must complete Online Orientation by November 1st. If you have not completed the Orientation program activities by that date, an Enrollment hold will be placed on your account, preventing you from enrolling in future semesters.
Please note: There is a $50 fee for orientation, and it must be completed by November 1, 2023.
I am a returning 黑洞社区 Student, do I need to complete Online Orientation?
Returning 黑洞社区 students or those who have already completed an on-campus Orientation program are strongly encouraged to utilize these resources, as they do highlight the different needs and expectations of an online education. However, the program is not required for students who have participated in a 黑洞社区 Orientation program in the past.
How to Access & Complete Online Orientation
*For TAP Students, please complete your online orientation through the Course section labeled "TAP Organization." The orientation is in the first module titled "New Student Online Orientation."
What is Blackboard?
Your classes will be completed online through the Blackboard learning platform. To access your courses, log into Blackboard and select the "Courses" section.
Here you will find your courses under the respective terms. By selecting the title of the course, it will take you to the course homepage which will contain announcements and course content that has been uploaded by your course instructor.
Start exploring your classes in the "Courses" tab. If a course you are enrolled in does not appear in that section:
Blackboard Organizations/Courses
On the left side of the navigation panel, you will find different sections, one of which is labeled "Organizations." As a fully online student, you will be able to access the "Online Learning" organization. This platform is designed to assist you in starting your online learning journey and provide you with general resources.
The courses section displays all courses the current student is enrolled in. Fully online students may also have access to additional courses that connect them with staff, faculty, and students within their major.
Navigating Online Tools in my黑洞社区 Portal
Once you log into your my黑洞社区 Portal, you will have access to view your classes, financial aid, email, and grades.
Learn how to navigate my黑洞社区 Portal
Degree Works
View your required courses for your online program by following these steps:
To learn more, go to "View my Degree Evaluation/Audit" section, select link, "How to use Degree Works."
Textbooks
In your my黑洞社区 portal, on the myClasses tab, at the bottom right column of the page, you can view required textbooks by selecting the term and then entering the CRN numbers for each course you are enrolled in for that selected term. You can find the CRN numbers on your course schedule. Please note, renting textbooks is an option through the Shocker Store or through other companies online.
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