WebCT Basics

WebCT is a web-based, interactive, e-learning system used by NMSU. It enables instructors to integrate the Internet into course delivery. If you are new to WebCT, our WebCT Tutorials can help get you started.

Setting your browser

The WebCT Browser Tune-up will determine if you are using a supported browser and provides instructions on browser configuration.

Internet Explorer 6 for Windows users can follow the steps below to configure their browser for WebCT.

1. Click Tools then Internet Options from the menu.
2. Click the General tab then the Settings button.
3. Select "Every visit to the page" then click OK.
4. Click the Security tab then the Custom Level button.
5. Scroll down the list to Java VM. Select "High Safety" then click OK.
6. Click the Privacy tab then the Advanced button.
7. Verify that your browser is set to accept cookies then click OK.
8. Click OK to save your changes and exit Internet Options.

Logging into a WebCT course

1. Go to WebCT@NMSU.
2. Log-in using your Username and Password. If you have not already activated your myNMSU account, you will need to do so before you can log-in to WebCT. See our Accounts & Passwords page if you need more information about accessing online services.
3. Click the title of the course you wish to enter.

To return to your list of courses, click the "myWebCT" link at the top right of the WebCT window. To log-out of WebCT, click the "Log Out" link or close your browser.

WebCT troubleshooting

If you log-in to WebCT but are unable to find the course you are enrolled in, contact the instructor to confirm that your name is in the student database and has been added the course roster.

If you drop a course and find that you are still listed in the course in WebCT, contact the instructor to verify the reason for this. Some instructors prefer to leave dropped students on the course roster until the end of the semester for grading purposes.

Course troubleshooting

Any content related problems (such as an inability to access course content, quizzes, or grades) need to be addressed with your instructor. Contact the instructor to make sure that the content has actually been released and/or the student view of the content module has been updated.