Distance Learning Section

LioNet

LioNet is Missouri Southern State University’s web portal that provides personalized access to web services. In separate mailings students receive their LioNet ID number, or SID (begins with S and is followed by 8 numbers) and LioNet default PIN (6 alpha-numeric characters). Login with the LioNet ID, making certain to use a capital S and the number zero, not the letter o. Your password is the LioNet default PIN. Be sure to enter any letters of your PIN in upper-case. The PIN will also be used for registration.

All registered students have access to course information, group tools, campus life, work life, personal calendars, email, and more – anytime, anywhere. The student can use LioNet to check their schedule, fees (including payment of fees), personal information, transcript, grades and to see campus announcements. Students can check grade reports and fee statements on LioNet.

LioNet can be accessed at: lionet.mssu.edu. Additional websites that may be useful or necessary for students:

mssu.blackboard.com outlook.com/mymail.mssu.edu mssu.edu

What is Degree Works?

A Degree Works audit is an online version of a degree requirements checklist. It includes a review of past, current, and planned coursework as well as information about completed and outstanding requirements.

Audits are organized by blocks. The blocks show what requirements are needed for a specific degree, major, and minor. The tool helps with planning registration to fulfill the requirements within each block and keeps you on target for graduation. Print a Degree Works audit when meeting with your advisor prior to registration.

FEATURES

Color Coding: Green, red, and blue checkboxes indicate courses that are complete, not complete, and in-progress, making it easy to quickly see which requirements are still outstanding.

PDF Output: The audit can be saved as a PDF, making it easy to save and/or attach to an email. Notes: Academic advisors can leave notes on your audit. Notes help keep track of correspondence, important information and reminders.

GPA Calculators: Three calculators are available to provide semester and overall GPA estimates.

To View a Degree Evaluation

1. Access your Lionet account 2. Go to the Student Quick Links area 3. Click on Degree Evaluation (Degree Works)

Scroll down to view “met” requirements noted by a green check mark. Unmet requirements are noted in red highlight. Run a “What If” evaluation for any major by clicking on “What If” and replacing the degree with one listed in the drop down box.

Audits may be printed or saved as a pdf.

ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION IN LIONET

Students who are pre-registered for the upcoming term must complete the Enrollment Confirmation process to indicate they plan or do not plan to attend, no later than the second week of the term.

Opening confirmation dates: Spring Term Summer Term Fall Term Opens January 1st Opens May 1st Opens August 1st