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    WebCT

    Please click on links in the table of contents to get information on an item. In some cases you will notice that some words in the text are linked to the Glossary. If you are not sure about the definition of a word, and it is highlighted in blue, you may click it to open the Glossary. You will need to use your web browser's Back Button to return to the help document.

  • About WebCT
  • Logging In
  • MyWebCT
  • WebCT Homepage
  • Using WebCT Mail
  • About WebCT


    WebCT contains online tools to enhance your classroom learning. The tools used will vary from course to course, but you will probably see common ones like a syllabus developed by your instructor. Tools like mail and discussions allow you to communicate with your instructor and your classmates.

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    Logging in

    To log in to WebCT, you will need to know your WebCT user name and password.

    To get your user name:

    1. Go to UHD's student e-services.
    2. Click on My Personal Data.
    3. Log in ( If you have trouble getting into e-services, go to the Information Center at the One Main Building for assistance.) .
    4. Locate your student account login name at the bottom of the page. It consists of the first 5 letters of your last name followed by 3 digits. Keep a copy of this username for your reference.
    5. Use this user name and your e-services PIN as the password to log in to WebCT.

      IMPORTANT: When you log in to student e-services the first time, you will be required to change your PIN. Do not forget what you change it to. When you change your registration PIN number in e-services or by telephone, you must continue to use your old PIN as your password in WebCT until the updated PIN takes effect. This may require up to 48 hours.

    Once you have the necessary login information, you are ready to go to the web site http://uhdonline.uhd.edu/ and log in. Click on the button that says Log In to WebCT and enter your login information. For more help with logging in, go to http://uhdonline.uhd.edu/WebCT.htm.

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    MyWebCT

    The myWebCT page is the first page you see upon logging in. It lists all of the WebCT courses for which you are currently registered. If a course you are registered for does not appear on your myWebCT page, contact the instructor of the course or your CSP instructor. Clicking on the name of a course takes you to that course's homepage.

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    Course Homepage

    The first page of each WebCT course is called the homepage. It contains icons of the tools used in your course. Many of the tools can also be accessed by the Navigation bar on the left.

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    Using WebCT Mail

    The WebCT Mail tool can send messages to your classmates and your instructor. Some assignments may be turned in by using the mail tool. Each WebCT course has a separate mail system. You cannot send or receive mail from other courses or e-mail addresses outside of WebCT.

    The mail start page displays a list of folders.

    Inbox lists all mail sent to you.
    Outbox shows the mail you have sent.
    Draft saves unfinished mail that you can finish later.

    To compose and send mail:

    1. Click the Compose Mail Message link. A new window appears, pictured below.



    2. Enter the names you wish to send mail to in the Send to field. Clicking the Browse... button will list your instructor and the names of your classmates. By holding down the Ctrl button on the keyboard you can select multiple recipients.
    3. Enter a subject in the Subject field describing the topic of your message.
    4. In the Message field, compose your message.
    5. Press the Send button.

    To learn more about using WebCT tools, visit http://uhdonline.uhd.edu/learnwebct.htm.

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