Student Resources

Welcome To Your Self-Service Onboarding

This self-service onboarding guide is designed for new students starting their program for the first time or students returning after an extended break in their program.

In this onboarding guide, you will learn how to complete the following items: 

  1. Setup your Microsoft 365 account
  2. Navigate through your Student Portal to access your email, Office 365 applications, and Canvas
  3. Navigate through Canvas to access your online class instructional materials, including your syllabus, assignments, and more.

Once you are ready to move on, please click Next.

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