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GETTING STARTED IN YOUR DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE

Thank you for registering for an online course for the upcoming semester. Online learning requires that you be self-reliant, organized, and prepared. the following checklist will get you ready for your class!

TODAY:

1. Assess your computer and Internet capabilities. You must have daily reliable Internet access.
2. MyOnline Portal is a website that is the gateway to access your online course and more.
   Login to MyOnline Portal at https://myonlineportal.minnesota.edu
3. Locate the My Email icon (this is your college e-mail account) in MyOnline Portal
   • Log onto your account (login information is on the MyOnline Portal login page)
   • Read the mail sent to your college e-mail
   • Return often and read new mail at least every few days
4. Locate the schedule listed in MyOnline Portal
   • Check the dates when your course begins
5. Locate the online bookstore link to order course texts and materials.

SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE YOUR COURSE STARTS:

1. Login to the online portal again and locate the My Courses icon.
   • click and find your course link
   • Read the instructions posted by your instructor.

STAY IN TOUCH EVERYDAY WHEN YOUR COURSE STARTS:

1. Login and practice in your online course.
2. Read the mail sent to your college email.

Thankyou for taking the time to prepare. We wish you a very positive and enriching experience in your online course! Need more help? Contact us anytime at 1.800.456.8519 or at http://minnesotaonlinesupport.org.