Getting Ready for Classes - Fall 2008

Important note to all Missouri State Online students: Access your online courses at http://blackboard.missouristate.edu. Instructions for finding and adding your name to your online course sites are listed in “Blackboard Setup.”

Getting ready for your online classes includes the following components. First-time students should complete all three components.

order textbooks & supplemental materials	check requirements, test browsers & load plug-ins	find & enroll in online course sites

Missouri State Online Help Desk

If you have any questions regarding getting ready for your class, please contact the Missouri State Online Help Desk:

E-mail: Missouri State Online Help Desk
Phone (417) 836-6111
Toll-free (888) 767-8444
Voice Mail (417) 836-6720

First-Time Student Blackboard Orientation (Optional)

Additional Resources

Please take a few moments to browse through the following resources as they are crucial to a successful online learning experience.

1. Fall 2008 course intro pages
2. Blackboard demo course site
3. Basic Blackboard How To's
4. Tips for being a successful online student
5. Library access and services
6. Missouri State University Copyright Policy