Once You Are Admitted

At least a month before your first class starts, make sure you have the necessary software to run WebVista, which is the tool we use to deliver the online part of the courses. (The first link listed under WebVista Resources helps you get set up.)

Make sure that you learn how to use WebVista, either by doing the online tutorial, or by taking an in-person student orientation. NOTE: It is your responsibility to use the University of Minnesota resources (classes, tutorial, support services) to learn how to use WebVista). Your course instructor will NOT teach you how to use the tool or accept any excuses for not completing assignments because of a lack of Vista knowledge.

You will also need to get Adobe Reader and Flash Player, if you don’t already have them—see Other Software below.
 

WebVista Resources

Set-up for WebVista, which checks if you have the necessary software, and includes links to get a supported browser and Sun Java plug-in – if needed: http://www.webct.umn.edu/browser

Link to the online WebVista tutorial: http://umconnect.umn.edu/wv4stuorient

Link to WebVista in person courses at the University of Minnesota: http://uttc.umn.edu/training/
(Type WebVista in the box and click Go. Select “Student Orientation.”)

Further WebVista support:

• Website: http://www.webct.umn.edu/students/
• Email: webct@umn.edu
• Phone number: 612-301-4357

Accessing Your WebVista Classes

1. Open your browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Safari) and go to your University of Minnesota portal page at: http://www.myu.umn.edu/.
2. When prompted, type your University of Minnesota ID and password.
3. Click the tab (near the top) labeled “My Courses.”You should see a list of the course(s) you are registered for. (If you don’t, email your instructor.)
4. Click the link: WebVista Course Link. This will open the course.

Get Adobe Reader and Flash Player

Link to Adobe to get Reader: http://www.8-free.com/v3/index.asp?PID=d11abe25-6d20-49d3-abc6-979ff6cac45f&gclid=CL6T0uCts5ACFQINPAodeBxULQ

Link to get Flash Player: http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash

Get Conference Call and Web-conferencing Services

*We are working out the details and will post this information when available.

Help for Other University of Minnesota Software

This includes setting up your University of Minnesota email.

Phone: 612-301-4357

Email: help@umn.edu

How to Get Textbooks and Other Course Materials

The textbooks for your class are available to order from the University of Minnesota bookstore, which will ship books to you: http://www.bookstores.umn.edu/

You can also order most of the books from Amazon.com.

Some articles, handouts, and book chapters will be available as PDFs on the class website.

University of Minnesota Libraries

Link to University of Minnesota libraries: http://www.lib.umn.edu/