Academic Computing

This page applies to students.

E-mail Account

Each student, faculty, and staff member has a Crusader e-mail account.  The university uses this account to communicate important information with you; be sure to check it often.

Your e-mail address is your user name plus the domain.

Example: Wayne123@ngu.edu

Make sure to empty your deleted messages box every few weeks so your mailbox does not get too full. If your mailbox is full, you will not be able to receive any emails. If you are having problems receiving email, make sure your mailbox is not full before calling the helpdesk.

*Graduates: If you would like to keep your Crusader account after graduation, please provide IT Services with an alternate e-mail address.  We will forward your mail to you, although you will no longer be able to log into your inbox.

Student Portal

The Student Portal is an information web site that provides students with access to their information, course schedules, degree audit, transcripts, billing, financial aid, online documents, course content, grades, and more. Use your Crusader ID and password to log in.

Portal Services
 
Transcripts:
Although you can view and print your transcript from the portal, these transcripts are unofficial and cannot be used for proof of academic work. To obtain an official transcript (with a seal) contact the Registrar's office.

Schedules:
You can use the student portal to view and print your class schedule. Always check the on-line schedule the first day of the term to verify time and location.

My Ledger:
My Ledger will show all charges and credits to your account that have been received by the business office. It does not reflect charges and credits that are pending such as loans. Be sure to click on the My Financial Aid link to review pending aid.

My Grades:

Computer Labs

Use your Crusader ID and password to log into university computers.  Computers are available in the Hester Memorial Library and computer labs in Donnan (PC), Crain (PC), Runion (MAC), and Tingle (MAC).  There are also computers in the Writing Center and Language Laboratory in Brissie.

Lab hours:

• Donnan:                Mon.-Sat. 7a.m.-12 a.m.; Sun. 1 p.m.-12 a.m.
• Crain:                   Mon-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Tingle:                  Mon-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Runion:                 Mon-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Language Lab:      See schedule in Brissie 4

Library Databases (EZProxy)

Hester Memorial Library provides a number of research databases.  These databases are available to students, faculty, staff, and alumni.  On campus access is automatic and requires no login or setup.
Off campus access is granted through EZProxy using an active Crusader account.

Blackboard

Blackboard is an online course management system.  Professors may use Blackboard exclusively in online classes or to supplement traditional class assignments.  Use your Crusader ID to gain access. Although the initial log in information is the same, your Blackboard password can be changed independently from your e-mail account. Unless you registered late, your Blackboard account should be ready the first day of classes. If your class is not showing in Blackboard, contact your teacher to make sure he or she has made the class available to all students before you contact the help desk. For technical assistance, please contact the Help Desk. Training and tutorials are available here. These tutorials can walk you through the basics needed for most courses using Blackboard. Questions about classes and assignments should be directed to your professor.