Introduction to myUSF (student version)
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This article covers information specific to students. If you are faculty please see the faculty version of this article.
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[edit] Prerequisites
A high-speed internet connection is strongly recommended.
[edit] Activate Your NetID
myUSF is the USF Academic Portal powered by Blackboard. To access myUSF you first need to activate your NetID by going to https://una.acomp.usf.edu. After you activate your NetID you will immediately have access to myUSF. If you ever forget your password, simply go back to the NetID activation screen https://una.acomp.usf.edu to reset your password.
After you set up your NetID, you can log into the myUSF portal immediately. However, before you begin using myUSF we recommend you update your computer with the latest patches. If you are using Windows 2000/XP please visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com to update your computer to the latest service pack. We also recommend your computer has Java (1.4.2) installed. You can download the latest version of Java from Sun’s website http://www.sun.com
[edit] Logging into myUSF
To login to myUSF type the following address http://my.usf.edu into one of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 6, Mozilla Firefox, Safari (MacOSX), or Google Chrome. We do NOT recommend using earlier versions of these web-browsers or other obscure browsers, since users have reported problems with them in the past.
The myUSF homepage address is http://my.usf.edu.
[edit] The myUSF login Screen
At the myUSF homepage you will see the following screen. Click the button to go to the WebAuth login screen.
On the WebAuth page, type your NetID username and your NetID password and click "Login".
A browser check wizard is located under the login button. If you have problems logging in please use the wizard. If you still have problems please contact our Helpdesk at 974-1222.
[edit] Guest access
myUSF doesn't offer guest access at this moment.
[edit] Navigating Around myUSF
After you login to myUSF you will see the welcome screen—a customizable area divided into the following 3 sections
- Top Navigation Bar
- Left Panel
- Right Panel
At the top of the screen you will see a set of Tabs; these Tabs will
let you navigate through the major areas on myUSF. You can access your
courses, organizations, and library resources by using the tabs at the
top of the screen.
The Left and Right Panels contain modules which contain quick
links to classes, email, and other useful features. To add or remove
a module click on the Contents button (located in the upper right
corner of the screen). Use the Layout button to reorganize modules both
in the same panel and between panels. Some modules can be edited by
clicking the Pencil button in the upper right corner of the module.
Most modules can be removed or minimized using the buttons in the
upper right - hand corner of the module. If you accidentally remove a
module you can always re- add the module by clicking on the Contents
button. You can do the same kind of customization in the myUSF tab. A
popular module to add is the “USF E-Mail Services” module; you can
check and send e- mail via your USF e- mail account.
[edit] Welcome & myUSF Tabs
The first two tabs are the Welcome and myUSF pages. These two tabs vary in content because you use the modules(explained above) to customize each tab to your liking.
[edit] Courses Tab
You can access information for all of your courses, including online courses, in BlackBoard by clicking on the Courses tab in the navigation menu. A list of links to your classes will appear in the main window. Access your class by clicking on a course link.
[edit] Student View
The Student View is first screen of your course. On the left-hand side is the course menu, and on the right is the content section. Students use this view to access their course materials, discussion boards, take assessments, and check grades.
[edit] Content Collection
View Content Collection for more information.
[edit] Organizations Tab
This tab allows students to view the organizations they are a part of, search for organizations to join, or create a new student organization, as well as view various Discussion Boards.
[edit] USF Libraries Tab
Displayed on this tab are links to the different Libraries' Catalogs and databases.
[edit] Services & Resources Tab
Along with the Welcome and myUSF tabs, this tab's content can be customized the way you want it, but it also contains links to USF's calendars and directory on the left side of the page.
