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  • All courses follow the academic schedule indicated on the Academic Calendar. Unless otherwise notified, Online Course students are expected to begin work on their course on the first day of the term.  Other distance learning course schedules are indicated in the printed schedule booklet and other resources.  Your instructor may have specific requirements regarding meeting times and dates.  If you are unsure, please contact your instructor.
  • You must have an active JSU Email account in order to ensure you receive official instructions and information regarding your distance learning course, and to access JSU's Blackboard and other systems.
  • Instructors use a variety of methods for providing courses online.  Please review the information on the Course Availability page for information about course availability and access.  The Blackboard Access and Other Systems page provides instructions on how to access Blackboard.  If you are unable to locate your course in Blackboard or another course content system, you may contact your instructor for more information.
  • Read the System Requirements for Blackboard Access.
  • If provided, follow any additional instructions given by the instructor regarding initial steps for getting started.
  • Note about taking examinations:  You may be required to identify a testing agent or proctor in your region.  Your instructor should provide more details on this matter once you begin taking a course.  For more information on proctoring, click here or contact your instructor.
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