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Read the Blackboard User Guide for Online Courses in PDF format (new)

 

This week's most popular question:

How do I register for courses?
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I cannot open the Syllabus in my online class (i.e.: CLDV 09). The computer just "hangs." What can I do?
Download and use FIREFOX. IE is having a problem with the "html frames" in some systems. Click here to download Firefox.

Do you have difficulties attaching files in Blackboard?
Please use Firefox and do the Java Overhaul.

How do I access Blackboard/my online course? See answer here

How do I reset my password in WebAdvisor? See answer here

What is my password after I reset it? your birth date in MMDDYY. However, you'll need to INVENT A NEW PASSWORD right after you login because your password expires the very first time you use it. Security:)

 

How To Get A User Name & Password for WebAdvisor (text only instructions)

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MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS (Continuation)

 

 

  • Will the College send me my Grades via regular mail?

No, the College will not send you your grades via regular mail. The college will send you your grades to your college email account

 

  • When are Grades posted on WebAdvisor?

The totality of Grades will be posted 3 weeks after Final Exams. Nevertheless, some instructors start posting their grades directly on WebAdvisor the week after Final Exams. Do not be surprised if your grades are posted before the scheduled time.

Example: If Final Exams started the second week of December, all grades will be posted the second week of January.

 

  • What is the deadline to drop classes?

You can find that information on this page: http://www.mccd.edu/academics/resources/schedule.html

Go to the Registration and General Information link

 

  • I need an official transcript. How do I get one?

Click here to find how to get one.
http://www.mccd.edu/ar/transcript_info.html

 

Please print, complete and mail (or fax) in these Forms to:
Merced College Admissions & Records
3600 M Street
Merced CA 95348
Fax: (209) 384-6339  
Disclaimer: You still need to come to A&R in person to finalize the registration process.

 

  • How can I check for available seats at a course?

Find out if there is a seat available for you.

 

  • What do the error codes on the OCS Portal mean?

I got a message stating that I do not have permission to perform this operation. Error (_WWC-44131_)
What does that mean?
The answer is here: https://my.mccd.edu/portalHelp/html/errus.htm

Please contact us to solve the problem.

 

  • When is the Writing Center open?

WRITING CENTER:
http://www.mccd.edu/academics/resources/writing_help.html
STUDY CENTRAL:
http://www.mccd.edu/academics/resources/study_central.html

 

  • What do I do if I loose my money on a coke machine?

Just a reminder. If a student or staff member loses their money in a coke machine. Refunds are provided at the Student Activities Office located in the Student Union during normal business hours.

Marvin Smith Director, Business Services, Merced CCD, 3600 M Street Merced CA 95348-2898

 

  • Computer Security: Best Practices for Home Computing

Click here to see the presentation in Adobe® PDF format
Click here to see the presentation in Microsoft® Power Point format

 

 

  • When are the orientations? What is the orientation desk phone number, so I schedule an appointment?

http://www.mccd.edu/ar/orientation.html

(209) 384-6000

 

No. Some browsers will not work. Internet Explorer will work for sure. For instance, Safari will not work. You need to download Opera or Firefox if you have a MAC.

Download Firefox

Download Firefox (installation instructions are provided at the site)

What is a web browser?

 

  • What are the PC requirements to take an online course?
    Please go to
    Registration & General Information - Spring 2008 in the schedule page located at http://www.mccd.edu/academics/resources/schedule.html . On page six, under the section called Online and Hybrid Instruction, you will find the requirements.

 

 

  • The new science building map?

 

 

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