Course Login Info

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How to log into ETUDES

In order to log into your online course, you need to know your ETUDES User ID and Password. Please follow the ETUDES login instructions below.

Please be aware that you may not be able to access your online/hybrid courses until the official start date of the term. Your User ID and Password may not work before the first day of class.

ETUDES User ID

First 2 letters of first name +

First 2 letters of last name +

Last 5 digits of Student ID # (Not your Social Security #)

Example:

Jose Garcia has the following Student ID: #880123456

Based on this example, Jose's ETUDES User ID would be = joga23456

ETUDES Password

MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose Garcia's birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82). Based on this example, Jose's ETUDES Password would be 0411.

NOTE: This is a permanent account that you will use for all ETUDES courses for this term and all subsequent terms. Your login information does not get reset from term to term. If you change your password, the change will apply to all of your current and future courses. Please save your login information for future reference.

ETUDES Demonstration Videos

If you are new to ETUDES, we strongly recommend that you take a few moments to view the following demonstration videos which will help you to quickly learn your way around your online course.

- Logging In to ETUDES (Flash Movie)

- Reading Modules and Participating in Discussions (Flash Movie)

- Sending a Private Message (Flash Movie)