Be admitted to the University
Submit FAFSA [Free Application for Federal Student Aid] if applying for financial aid
Speak with an advisor about degrees/classes/orientation
Register for classes through Grizzly Den
The following procedures are explained on a tutorial which may be accessed through the following link: Online Tutorial
Make sure Blackboard account is functioning
Know how to access Grizzly E-Mail
Be able to reset Missouri State University – West Plains password
Know how to send an attachment in an e-mail message
Know how to use and update Grizzly Den information
How to use compression software for sending items by e-mail
Know how to login to Blackboard
Be able to reset Blackboard password
Know how to update personal information in Blackboard
Know how to locate class in Blackboard
Know how to navigate a Blackboard course
Know how to use the Blackboard Drop Box
Know how to use the discussion board in Blackboard
Contact your instructor during the first week of class or earlier