Academic Computing
![]() This page applies to students. E-mail AccountEach 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. *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 PortalThe 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. Portal Services My Ledger: The My Grades page shows mid-term and final grades for each term. Grades will not be mailed. To log onto the Student Portal, use your user ID and password. Computer LabsUse your account user 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: 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. BlackboardBlackboard 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. Questions about classes and assignments should be directed to your professor. For technical assistance, please contact the Help Desk. |


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