LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE COURSES
HOSTED IN BLACKBOARD (WEBCT)

(Note: Spanish and many math online courses are hosted in other course management systems. Students in courses having face to face meetings should follow the log in instructions provided by their instructors.)

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Important! You WILL need to know your HACCid and HACCWeb PIN BEFORE you can log in. Please visit the Technical FAQs page before your course starts if you do not know this information.

Your User name is your HACCid (Hxxxxxxxx)

Your Password is your HACCWeb PIN (6 digit number)

Welcome to Your Online Course!

We recommend reading the information and following the instructions contained in this document several days BEFORE your course is scheduled to begin.

Click here for streaming video instructions.

CHECK YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM

Make sure that your computer will work with Blackboard (WebCT) BEFORE your course is scheduled to begin:

1. Go to the URL: http://webct.hacc.edu. (You can create a bookmark/favorite in your browser at this screen.)

2. Click on the Check Browser link near the top of the screen. (This browser check will detect specific information about your browser and provide you with information on how to set up your browser.)

3. View the Browser Check Results. Did your browser pass? If not, follow the instructions provided on the screen before attempting to login. (Visit the Technical FAQs page for additional help.)

LOG IN TO BLACKBOARD (WebCT)

Login in to Blackboard (WebCT) several days prior to the scheduled start date of your course to ensure that your login information works.

1. While at http://webct.hacc.edu, click on the "Log In" button. (Do NOT create a bookmark/favorite after this step.)
   
2. Enter your HACCid in the User name field.
3. Enter your current HACCWeb PIN as your password.
4. WAIT till your course is scheduled to begin before continuing to the next section. Your course will NOT appear on the Course List until the scheduled start date.

Success Tip: Explore a sample online course and view tutorials on using the tools before your course begins by logging into Blackboard (WebCT) using haccstudent as both the User Name and password.

LOG IN TO YOUR COURSE

1. Login to Blackboard (WebCT) within the first 24-48 hours of the course start date unless your instructor indicates otherwise.

2. You should see a list of your courses. Click on the individual course titles and follow the instructions provided by your instructor(s).

IMPORTANT: If no content appears when you click on a course link, the course may be hosted in another system. Spanish and many math online courses are hosted in other systems. View the login instructions provided for your specific course.

Success Tip: Login promptly. Students who do not login within the first 24-48 hours may miss due dates for graded assignments. Students who do not login before the 50% refund period may be dropped for non-attendance and will lose half their tuition. Check the refund dates for your course.

LOG IN PROBLEMS?????

Please call the College Help Desk at 717-780-2570 or visit the Technical FAQs page for help.

Also, contact your instructor if you cannot log in to your course within the first 48 hours or experience recurring technical problems.

SPECIAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Some courses may require special Web browser plug-ins, certain operating systems, or additional software such as Microsoft Office or Word, an email/news reader, or a programming editing environment. Information concerning special course requirements can be found in the course comments and/or the course syllabus found on the Virtual Campus web site on your course description page. Purchase or download and install any software needed for your course BEFORE starting the course.

TEXTBOOKS

It is recommended that you purchase a NEW textbook and any other course materials from the College bookstore on-campus or online at http://bookstore.hacc.edu. You will need to know your course CRN when obtaining your materials. Used textbooks, or textbooks obtained from another source, may not have the required multimedia materials or course access codes.

YOU CAN SUCCEED - WE CAN HELP!

Log in to your course early and often; participate regularly in class discussions; check your email; read your course textbook and content materials; submit your assignments; and take your exams on time. Contact your instructor immediately if you have questions concerning course content or experience any technical problems with the course.

Take advantage of the FREE resources that HACC provides for our students. More information on these resources can be found on the the Current Students menu on the Virtual Campus web site http://www.hacc.edu/Virtual.

All of us in Virtual Campus wish you much success in your studies!

The Virtual Campus Office
virtual@hacc.edu
717-221-1300  extension 1510
Fax: 717-909-1493