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Critical Course Dates
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How to Access Online Course
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How to Change Password
WebAdvisor
Proctored Exams
Online Tutoring
Welcome to NICHOLS ONLINE Program
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UserID
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Initial Default Password #fmlMMDDYYYY The password begins with the # symbol. "fml" is the first/middle/last initials of the person's name. "MMDDYYYY" is the person's date of birth in month/day/year format (including zeros; i.e. "06072006"). |
Please note
Your UserID and Password are the same for WebCt, Nichols Email, and WebAdvisor. When you change your password in your Nichols Email account it will change for WebCt and WebAdvisor as well. Therefore if you have previously changed your password you will use that password, not the Initial Default Password.
You have enrolled in a continuous enrollment online course. The course is self-paced so you will be able to work through it as quickly as you would like or you can take up to 15 weeks to complete the requirements. The choice is YOURS! Our goal is to create an online experience which will allow you the maximum flexibility. Once you complete the course requirements your course grade will be posted to your transcript within one week.
Critical Course Dates
Start Date: The date your course begins.
Note: Your course will not be available until your start date.
Last Refund Date: Last date to drop this course and receive a tuition refund. Use WebAdvisor to complete the process.
Last Withdrawal Date: Last day to withdraw without a grade penalty. Use WebAdvisor to complete the process. You will receive a grade of W.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: you must complete at least 50% of the course requirements, as defined on the course syllabus, by your withdrawal date otherwise you will be administratively withdrawn from the course and assigned the grade of "W". A tuition refund is not an option at this point in the semester. Policy applies only to courses with a CR section identifier.
End Date: the date your course ends and all assignments/exams must be completed.
Textbook Information
Textbooks may be ordered online at http://nichols.bkstore.com/. Enter your course information, click go and the textbook information will be listed then follow directions for ordering. Please note, if for any reason an exchange of a textbook is needed, e.g....wrong edition, change in textbook, etc. Nichols cannot honor any exchange of textbooks unless you purchased it through the Nichols College Book Store with proof of purchase.
How to Access your Online Course
To begin your course work you will need to access your online course through the WebCt application. The instructions for access are:
- Go to the Nichols Web Page (http://www.nichols.edu) and click on the WebCt link at the top of the page. (The URL is: http://online.nichols.edu)
- Click on "Log in to myWebCT"
- Enter your WebCt ID, which is your UserID, and password, click "Log in"
Once you log in to WebCt you will see a list of the courses you are currently registered for. If you see a course listed that you aren't registered for or you are missing a course you believe you are registered for, please contact the registrar's office immediately at registrar@nichols.edu or 508-213-2291.
Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you.
Before beginning an online course you are encouraged to access the WebCt site and click on the Check Browser link in the upper right corner of the screen. This link will provide you with detailed information about the system requirements needed to effectively run the WebCt software.
If you have any problems logging in to WebCT please contact the IT department directly: Phone: (508) 213-2206 or itstaff@nichols.edu. If you have questions concerning a course once you have successfully logged in to WebCt please contact the Online Department at online@nichols.edu or 508-213-2156.
College Email Account
You have been assigned a college email address. This is the email address the college will use to send you important correspondence. For example, the online program will use your Nichols email address to send you important communications during the semester. You must check your Nichols email account regularly! Also, any communication to an instructor or staff member must be via your Nichols email address as well. (Not to include your class correspondence as this is handled through WebCt). For security reasons the faculty and staff will only be able to provide you confidential information about your status at the college through your Nichols email address. This is for your protection!
If you have any problems accessing your Nichols email account please contact the IT department directly: Phone: (508) 213-2206 or E-Mail: itstaff@nichols.edu.
How to change your Password
- Once you are logged into your e-mail account through Internet Explorer, click on OPTIONS at the top right of the page.
- The OPTIONS menu will appear to the left, click on the CHANGE PASSWORD.
- An "Internet Service Manager" box will appear.
In the "Domain/user" you should see BISON/and your user name.
In the "Old Password" box, type in your old password.
In the "New Password" box, type in a new password as instructed in the "Complex Password" section.
In the "Confirm New Password" box, retype your new password.
Click OK. A message will appear saying "Password successfully changed". - COMPLEX PASSWORDS
Must be a minimum of 8 characters (can be longer).
Must contain at least 3 different types of characters: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters(!@#$%^&*()_+~).
Passwords cannot contain your name or username.
Cannot change a password for 30 days after you've changed it.
Cannot use the same password for 6 password occurrences.
WebAdvisor
WebAdvisor (http://webadvisor.nichols.edu/) contains important student account information. You may register for courses, confirm financial information, view your program evaluation, retrieve an unofficial copy of your transcript and much more by logging into Web Advisor. You may also use WebAdvisor to make changes to your personal profile information such as address and phone number. Please note: Name changes need official documentation sent to the registrar's office.
Proctored Exams - Undergraduate courses only
(excluding Mgmt 485, MIS 109, Math 090)
There is a testing center available on the Dudley campus for those students living close by. To make an appointment with the testing center please use the following online appointment link: http://www.flashappointments.com/client/launch.cfm?busId=722
There is also a procedure for requesting a proctor for those that cannot conveniently get to the Dudley campus. For guidelines for finding an acceptable proctor Click Here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must pass the proctored exam with a grade of 60% or higher, otherwise it will result in an automatic "F" in the course. There is a "one time repeat" policy for any student that fails the proctored exam in order to provide a second opportunity to pass the proctored exam. Should the student pass the retake of the proctored exam the new exam grade will replace the old exam grade and the course grade will be recalculated. Please see the course syllabus for further details.
Online Tutoring Services
The Academic Resource Center has online tutoring services available to all online students. The online tutoring program will provide assistance to any student needing help with the proper format for writing a research paper, how to properly cite references, or any other form of writing requirement in any course.
The ARC also provides tutoring for the following courses:
Acct 143/144 Math 117 Math 090 Math 215 Engl 105 Engl 252 Engl 321
To take advantage of the online tutoring services please Click Here.