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For Students

To access myUSF you must currently be enrolled as a student and have at least a 56k dial-up connection. Please note: myUSF is very bandwith intensive; high-speed cable/DSL is strongly recommended and may be required.

Before you begin using myUSF, we recommend you update your computer with the latest software updates. If you are using Windows 2000/XP, please visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com to update your computer. We also recommend your computer has Java (1.4.2) installed which you can download from http://www.sun.com (Note: Mac OS 8&9 have an earlier version of Java - certain features of myUSF may not work correctly).

To get started using myUSF

  1. Activate Your NetID. Once it's activated, you will have immediate access to myUSF.
  2. Login at http://my.usf.edu!

Navigating Around myUSF

After you login to myUSF, you will see the Welcome screen - a customizable area divided into the following 3 sections:

  1. Top Navigation Bar
  2. Left Panel
  3. 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.

The Top Navigation Bar lets you browse through the various content areas on the myUSF portal. 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 - hand corner of the screen). Use the Layout button to reorganize modules both in the same panel and between panels. Some modules can be edited—click the Pencil button in the upper right - hand corner of the module. Most modules can be removed or minimized using the buttons in the upper right - hand corner of the module. removes the module from the screen and minimizes the module to just the title bar. 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.

Welcome & myUSF Tabs

The first two tabs contain the Welcome and myUSF pages. What sets these pages apart from other pages is that both pages contain "boxes" or modules that can be customized to your liking.

The Courses Tab

You can access your 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.