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10 Steps to Getting Started

1. Take the self-assessment survey to discover if online learning is right for you. 
   
2. Browse for courses
   
3. Print, complete, and send in a registration form.
   
4. Go to myPlymouth.
   
5. At the top left of the page, locate the box that says Getting Started. Select What’s my Username? Enter your first and last name and the code provided and click Find Username. Find your name in the list and note the username. Then, on the left side of the page, click What’s my Password? This will provide you with the convention used to create your password. Once you have your username and password, enter them into the Secure Access Login box and click Login. Note: You will not have an account until your registration is processed—this may take up to 48 hours from the time it is received.
   
6. You have access to a wide range of services in the myPlymouth portal. In the Getting Started box, select myPlymouthTour for a quick overview of the site. Spend some time navigating around. Note especially the Personal Announcements and e-mail. These are among the primary ways the University will communicate with you. Most likely, your instructor will use the e-mail inside WebCT to communicate with you—be sure you know the best way to reach your instructor.
   
7. Check the WebCT section of your course for requirements and to find out when the class starts. To do so, select the Courses tab. You should see your course listed—simply select it.
   
8. Be sure to log in during first week of class—not only will frequently accessing the course help to ensure your success, but it’s also the way the University confirms your “attendance.”
9. Check your e-mail in the portal (myPlymouth) regularly. All correspondence from the University goes to your PSU e-mail account.
10.  Do well in class—participate fully—enjoy your online experience!