To ensure a successful start to your online course, we encourage you to complete the
online orientation along with the following steps:
NOTE: Even if you cannot yet access your syllabus, you can find textbook information and/or order your textbooks at MBS Direct.
Access Your CMU E-mail Account
Important CMU communications are sent to students’ CMU e-mail accounts once students are fully admitted to CMU. This is the only e-mail account CMU communicates to its students through; therefore it is vital that you access this account frequently to receive important information from your instructor and the university. Accessing your CMU e-mail account is done through
CentralLink and then to “Webmail”. Your CMU e-mail address is [your global ID]@cmich.edu.
Other Helpful Tips
10 Tech Steps to Getting Ready for Class
10 Tech Steps to Getting Ready for Class
Preview An Online Course
If you’re not familiar with Blackboard, you can preview an online course. Go to
Blackboard and enter in the user ID and password of ‘onlinepreview’. Click "Online Preview Class" link under "My Courses". Experiment with the various course features (online quizzes, discussion boards, etc.) in a practice environment.
Blackboard Tutorials
Tutorials will provide you with a step-by-step guide and screen shots on the features and capabilities of Blackboard.
Free Writing Assistance
Free assistance for paper writing is available to you through the
CMU Writing Center.
Free Math Assistance
Students may obtain tutoring in mathematics and statistics through the
CMU Mathematics Assistance Center.
CMU Help Desk
Assists students with Blackboard access and features, computer problems, password resets, etc. (800) 950-1144 ext. 3662
CMU Online Staff
Assists students with proctor/exam/withdrawal or general administrative questions. (800) 688-4268 E-mail:
cmuonline@cmich.edu