Welcome to º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù!
Fall classes begin Monday, August 24 at 4:00 p.m. (Central time). Most Fall 2026 classes will be availableÌýAugust 24 at 12:00 p.m. (Central time) in Blackboard. Confirm your class start date at:Ìý.
º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù Departments are readily available to assist students enrolled in online classes.Ìý
- If you have changed your plans to attend º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù for Fall 2026, please contact the Academic Records Office to withdraw from classes:Ìý 1-800-437-4104, ext. 34774 or 701-788-4774 or records@mayvillestate.edu.Ìý
- If you have any issues with Blackboard, contact Dave Binkard at 1-701-788-4645 or david.binkard@mayvillestate.edu.
- If you have any issues with the website or the Duo app, contact the ITS Help Desk at 1-701-788-4739 or servicedesk@mayvillestate.edu.Ìý
- If you need to change classes or talk to an advisor, call 1-701-788-5251 orÌýadvising@mayvillestate.edu.Ìý
- Order your textbooks at the
- Contact the Financial Aid Office at 701-788-4893 or financial.aid@mayvillestate.edu with any financial aid questions.Ìý
- The MSU Business Office at 701-788-4757 or business.office@mayvillestate.edu is available to help with your student account questions.ÌýÌý
Checklist:
Use this student checklist to make sure you are ready for the semester to begin!
1.ÌýReview the to ensure you have the necessary technology to complete your online classes.
2. CRITICALÌý-- If you have not yet done so, claim your (student account). Until you claim your account, you will not be able to self-register, view your class schedule in Campus Connection, view/pay student charges, or access classes in Blackboard.Ìý to claim your Campus Connection User Account.Ìý
3.ÌýComplete the Financial Obligation Agreement (FOA) for Fall 2026.ÌýYou must complete the student Financial Obligation Agreement each semester prior to registering for classes.ÌýPlease review theseÌýÌýfor more information.
4.Ìý.ÌýÌýPlease be sure to check with your academic advisor prior to changing your class schedule.
5.ÌýÌýto give it a test run at least one week before classes begin.ÌýAs a º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù student, you should receive access to a university email account within 24 hours of registration.ÌýÌýYou can access this university email accountÌýby clicking the envelope icon at the top right of the .ÌýYou may be prompted toÌýÌýfor added security when accessing your email account.
All official communication from university departments (Financial Aid, Business Office, etc.) and instructors goes to your MSU email.ÌýHowever,Ìýyou may also receive online class login information and other important information as a new student at the email address you used when applying for admission or registering for courses.ÌýBe sure any non-MSU email account you are using accepts email from º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù. Also, check both your Inbox and Trash/Junk/Clutter mailboxes in your email account for important email from º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù. This is especially important to do prior to the start of an academic term.
It is critical that you are able to frequently access your º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù email. Important information about your admission, registration, financial aid, and more will be sent ONLY through your º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù email account. ÌýFaculty members expect you will communicate only with your º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù email address regarding questions about your online classes.ÌýPlease be sure to check your º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù email account at least 5-7 times per week at a minimum.ÌýYou may refer to ourÌýHÌýfor instructions on logging into your email account.
ÌýIf you have any questions or issues accessing your º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù email, contactÌýÌýat 1-701-788-4739 orÌýservicedesk@mayvillestate.edu.
6.ÌýÌýto give it a test run at least one week before classes begin.ÌýAs a º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù student, you should receive access to a Blackboard account within 24 hours of registration.ÌýÌýYou can access this accountÌýby clicking the "Bb" icon at the top right of the . Please review the more detailed information on accessing online courses in Blackboard further on this page.
7. Set up your online ordering profile and purchase books and materials from theÌýÌýÌýPlease allow 72 hours after registration before attempting to set up your online ordering profile. Fall 2026 book ordering opens closer to the start of the Fall term on August 3rd, 2026. Required books and material lists are available now. Read through all information regarding shipping, returns, and refunds for your books and materials that is available through the MSU Bookstore.
8. Complete theÌýBe sure to complete the 2026-2027 FAFSA. º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù’s school code is 002993. If you have any questions or want to ensure your financial aid file is complete with all requirements, please contact theÌýÌýby phone at 701-788-4893 or financial.aid@mayvillestate.edu.
9.ÌýReviewÌý,Ìý, and theÌý.
10.ÌýForÌýhelp with questions about payments and payment plans for tuition and fees charges, please contact the Ìýat 1-701-788-4757 orÌýbusiness.office@mayvillestate.edu.
11. Learn about theÌýÌý(ARR) tool to track your degree completion.ÌýÌý
12. Learn about theÌý.
13. ReviewÌý.
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Accessing º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù Online Classes
º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù's classes are found in Ìý(Ìýif needed). Classes will be available in Blackboard on the first day of the term.ÌýTo ensure you are registered for the correct classes, please log in and refer to your official class schedule in Campus Connection for details specific to your courses.ÌýTo access Campus Connection, go toÌýº¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù Homepage. Next, click on the "C" icon in the upper right corner, or "Campus Connection" in the lower right of the webpage.Ìý If you do not know your Campus Connection username and/or password, call the Campus Connection Help Desk atÌý1-866-457-6387.Ìý
If you have a problem accessing your courses after noon on the first full day of classes or have any other technical questions, please contact the following Bb support at º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù.
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MSU Blackboard Support Specialist |
MSU Service Desk |
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Dave Binkard david.binkard@mayvillestate.eduÌý 701-788-4645 Byrnes-Quanbeck Library Basement, B03 After hours: NDUS Help Desk 1-866-457-6387 |
MSU Service Desk service.desk@mayvillestate.edu 701-788-4739 Byrnes-Quanbeck Library Basement, B06 After hours: NDUS Help Desk 1-866-457-6387Ìý |
STUDENT ORIENTATION
Please also take some time to practice Blackboard and learn about being a º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù student in theÌýÌýcourse located in the Courses tab withinÌýBlackboard.ÌýÌýTheÌýoptionalÌýorientation is available after you register for Fall 2026 classes and will appear in your list of Blackboard courses.ÌýÌýIt is not required and there is no cost associated with the "Student Orientation" Blackboard 101.Ìý However, students are encouraged to take some time to work through the orientation prior to the start of classes.
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
To take online courses through º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù, you should be familiar with the following:
- Basic operation of a computer.
- An Internet browser such as Google ChromeÌý
- Sending and receiving e-mails.
- Microsoft Word.
- Access to Computers and the Internet
To complete online courses, you will need to meet theÌý, including regular access to a computer and reliable internet access. High speed internet access is highly recommended for all courses and isÌýrequiredÌýfor most courses. iPads and Chromebooks or devices running Chrome OS do not meet the minimum technology requirements. ÌýYou must have access to a personal computer.
ÌýPlease note that the lack of access to a reliable computer, reliable high-speed internet connection, or required technology or software for your MSU online classes is NOT an excuse for submitting late work, or requesting extended exam time frames, or starting courses late in the semester.Ìý
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
- PC with Windows 8.1 or newer (Windows 11 is recommended); Mac users must have at least Mac OS X version 10.10 or newer (and certain courses may require Mac users to purchase additional software).
- A web browser, such asÌýGoogleÌý.ÌýChrome is preferred for Blackboard.
- Microsoft Office 365 is available to all º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù students at no additional cost to the student. ÌýYou must first be registered as a student to have access. ÌýOffice includes Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and more. To get started with this suite of programs, follow the Microsoft Office software download instructions below. You will also find how to access other self-help articles.
- Students should download Adobe Reader andÌý. Students must use the correct type of digital signature when submitting various forms that allow for electronic signatures.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS:
Microsoft Office 365
Adobe Reader Download
Java
INTERNET ACCESS
Distance learners must secure their own Internet Service. Consult local listings for Internet Service Providers.Ìý
Minimum Requirement: 1 Mbps or higher (achieved via DSL, Cable service, orÌýwireless services)
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù provides Ìý For more student help and information for Blackboard, please visitÌý
º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù also partners with YuJa for many functions within Blackboard. Please visit theÌýÌýfor assistance with setting up YuJa on your computer.
Students taking online, synchronous classes need to ensure they are fully attentive to class activities while attending online class sessions.Ìý Family members, children, pets, cell phones, and other distractions must be out of sight for class sessions. Distractions for students and the instructor are not allowed.Ìý
DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS
Please work with your advisor to process any course substitutions, if appropriate, for your program of study. Please review theÌý for further information on getting started as a º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù online/distance student.
HOW DO I GET A STUDENT ID CARD?
To get a student ID card, you will need to email Nicholas Flesland atÌýnicholas.flesland@mayvillestate.edu. You will be required to submit a recent "headshot" picture.
PAYMENT OF FEES
All Fall 2026 semester charges are due paid in full by September 9th, 2026.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your financial account, please contact the MSU Business Office at 1-800-437-4104, ext. 34757 or business.office@mayvillestate.edu as soon as possible.Ìý
Students are required to access their account information online through Campus Connection. To access Campus Connection:
- Go toÌý.
- Click on the "C" icon in the upper right-hand corner or Campus Connection in the lower right-hand corner.
- Log in with your NDUS/Campus Connection credentials.ÌýIf you do not know your Campus Connection username and/or password, call the Campus Connection Help Desk at 1-866-457-6387.
- Once logged in, click on yourÌýFinancial AccountÌýtile.
- From the menu on the left you can select what you would like to, such as view your account balance or make a payment online (here is where you could also set up a payment plan).ÌýÌý
IMPORTANT--You will be responsible for total tuition and fees due for courses in which you are enrolled unless you take the steps necessary to officially drop classes by the established drop dates.ÌýÌý, you MUST follow the procedures established by the Academic Records Office.ÌýWithdrawal and refund dates vary by the courses enrolled.ÌýÌýPlease check your Campus Connection schedule for details specific to your courses.ÌýÌýFor fall sessions, the 100% drop dates are very quick and you must pay very close attention to the drop dates for courses in Campus Connection.ÌýComplete refunds (100%) for dropped classes are only available in the first few days or so of the term.Ìý After the 100% refund period, an individual class that is dropped will NOT receive a refund.Ìý Total withdrawal from all º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù classes will follow theÌýÌýavailable from the Business Office.
You must officially withdraw from a course if you intend to drop the course.Ìý
If you are experiencing difficulties in a course (attendance concerns, low test scores or participation, in danger of failing, etc.), your instructor may send an email to your mayvillestate.edu email account through the Starfish system. The short message will tell you about any concerns and the next steps to take to resolve the issue. Your advisor, the Director of Student Success, and/or your instructor will work with you to create success strategies to address any difficulties you are having. In addition, if your instructor observes that you are doing well in their course, you may also receive “kudosâ€� from them acknowledging your efforts.ÌýPlease watch your email for Starfish updates and reply to your instructor, advisor, and Mindy O'Connor, Director of Student Success.
Online Tutoring/NET Tutor
is º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù's Online Tutoring Platform. It provides tutoring services and writing center services.
Tutoring Center:Ìý You will find an assortment of tutoring services that you can access.Ìý Choose the one that you will need help on with the courses you are working on.
Writing Center:Ìý You will find that they will ask you to explain what you would like them to review and will need to be specific on if it is in MLA or APA format.Ìý If you are handing in a paper for corrections, please allow a 24-hour turnaround time.Ìý They may be quicker, but the guarantee is 24 hours.
Making an Appointment:Ìý You will also see that you can connect with a tutor by scheduling an appointment.Ìý With this there will be guidelines that if you miss the appointment or do not cancel it before the 24 designated time, you will lose access to Net Tutor. To gain access back you will need to contactÌýstudentsuccess@mayvillestate.edu.
All students will have unlimited access time to tutoring through Net Tutor.Ìý If you have questions or concerns, you may reach out toÌýstudentsuccess@mayvillestate.eduÌýfor help.
Have a great semester online!