2017-18 Quick Reference/How-To Guide

REFERENCE GUIDE/HOW-TO

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY

Confirm and pay for classes

REMEMBER: You MUST do this every semester to keep your schedule!

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1. Log into your personal OneStop account at onestop.apsu.edu.

2. Click on the Web Self Service tab on the main OneStop screen.

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3. Click on the Student link under the Web Self Service main menu.

4. Click on the Student Account link.

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5. Select the “Confirm & Pay or Enroll in a Payment Plan” option.

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6. Select the academic term you would like to confirm. Click Submit. Carefully read and follow on-screen prompts to complete confirmation.

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Check your grades online

Use OneStop to check both midterm and final grades for your courses.

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1. Log into your personal OneStop account at onestop.apsu.edu.

2. Click on the Web Self Service tab on the main OneStop screen.

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3. Click on the Student link under the Web Self Service main menu.

4. Click on the Student Records link.

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5. Select either Final Grades or Midterm Grades option.

6. Confirm mailing address as well.

7. Then select the term.

NOTE: Not all midterm grades will be posted. If you have questions or are concerned about your grades, consult with your instructor. Free tutoring options on campus are available.

For information regarding tutoring and academic support, contact the Academic Support Center at 931-221-6553, or send an email to academicsupportctr@apsu.edu.

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Set up and check student email Check your APSU student email daily.

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1. Log into your personal OneStop account at onestop.apsu.edu.

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2. Click on the “Email” tab on the main OneStop screen.

NOTE: The first time you select the “Email” icon in OneStop, you will be directed to the initial account setup page for your student email account. You will be asked for your password. This is the six-digit date of your birth. After completing all the necessary information, don’t forget to press the ‘Submit’ button. If you need further assistance, please visit the “Help” tab in OneStop, or contact the IT Help Desk.

Set up Wi-Fi

Stay connected almost anywhere on campus.

To access the wireless network (called APSU-Students), you must perform the following: In order to have access to the APSU student wireless, you must be registered for classes.

1. On your device, locate the wireless network named APSU-Students.

2. Input the username and password: a. Username: Your OneStop username (such as jdoe1) b. Anonymous Identity (if prompted): Your OneStop username (such as jdoe1) c. Password: Your OneStop password 3. When the security certificate pops up, click or tap Trust.

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Log into Desire2Learn (D2L) D2L is APSU’s online course navigation system.

You can log into D2L in two different ways.

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Through your personal AP OneStop page at onestop.apsu.edu.

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2 Directly through the D2L homepage, elearn.apsu.edu.

On your OneStop homepage, click the button labeled “D2L.”

Still having problems?

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Q: I’m still having problems logging in. Who should I contact?

A. Call or email the HelpDesk at 931-221-6625 or d2lhelp@apsu.edu.

Q: I’m having problems with the D2L interface, after logging in. What should I do?

Call or email Distance Education at 931-221-6625 or at online@apsu.edu.

Visit online at www.apsu.edu/online. That’s it! Your personal D2L page will appear with your classes in the center pane of the screen and you will be able to navigate your online classes easily.

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Get involved using PeayLink

Connect and stay informed about student organizations and events on campus.

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Use the navigation bar at the top to find the list of organizations or upcoming events to attend.

Go to peaylink.com to find the homepage of PeayLink, the hub of APSU’s involvement and student organizations.

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Using the “Organizations” tab, you can look through the list of organizations alphabetically or search by name.

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You can also filter organizations by type (social fraternities and sororities, honor societies, professional organizations, etc.) using the “Categories” tab on the left.

Get Involved

You can click the “Recommendations” tab to find registered organizations that may interest you.

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APSU has more than 150 registered student organizations for students to join, ranging from professional organizations to social fraternities and sororities and honor societies. Participating in student organizations can improve your performance in the classroom and add valuable skills to any resumé.

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Accessing the Woodward Library online Search, navigate a wide array of academic resources while on campus.

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Go to library.apsu.edu to find the homepage of the Felix Woodward Library.

Use the search bar and menu tabs above the bar to locate resources you are looking for directly from the homepage.

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Use the tabs in the blue navigation bar to navigate databases of articles and published research, as well as other services and information the library offers.

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To find scholarly articles and books, go to “Article Databases” under the “Search & Find” tab and choose “Databases by Subject Area” to browse resources by subject area.

Can’t find what you need?

If you can’t find what you need, consult with a librarian via phone, email, chat or text message using the link in the center of the home page. The Library is open to students until 2 a.m. five days a week (Sunday-Thursday) during the Fall and Spring semesters. To speak with a librarian, call 931-221-6186 or 1-800-250-1890. You can also text the Library at 931-320-9489.

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Accessing the Woodward Library off campus Access and use the Library from anywhere, anytime.

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When accessing the Library from an off-campus location, you will be prompted to login. Your username information is your last name and your password is your “A” number.

Go to library.apsu.edu to find the homepage of the Felix Woodward Library.

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Once logged in, you will be able to access and navigate the Library’s digital archives, databases and reserve print materials as if you were on campus.

Under the “Search & Find” tab, use the “Austin Peay Catalog” and “Other Catalogs” to find information and resources on campus and elsewhere.

To find scholarly articles and books, go to “Article Databases” under the “Search & Find” tab and choose “Databases by Subject Area” to browse resources by subject area.

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