When do new incoming students get accounts?
Accounts are created in stages as you progress through the steps prior to matriculation: Admitted, Accepted and Registered.
| Stage |
What you get: |
What you can do at this stage: |
What you can't do yet: |
| Admitted: You have been admitted to your degree program. You are still considering whether to attend Downstate. |
NetID account |
Log into the Banner student information system (if you have a financial aid package to consider) |
Email
Blackboard Learn
Microsoft Office
Campus WiFi
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| Accepted: You have accepted a spot in your program by paying a deposit |
Email account
WiFi access
Blackboard Learn account
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Log into email, configure your password self-service
Download and install Microsoft Office
Connect your laptop, tablet and phone to campus WiFi
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Access courses on Blackboard Learn
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| Registered: You have registered in Banner for at least one course |
Courses in Blackboard Learn |
After you register for a course, daily automation enrolls you into that course's site in Blackboard Learn. Note that you can see them listed but will not be able to enter courses until they become available during Preview Week (one week before scheduled start of classes).
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Access courses in Bb Learn before the semester until Preview Week begins (the week before the scheduled start of classes) |
How long do accounts remain active after graduation?
Email accounts: three months.
Microsoft Office License: three months.
Banner Self-Service login: one year.
You will receive a reminder as the graduation date approaches.