Basic WebCT Information for UMass Students

1. You need to be registered for the class and the section:

You must be on the official course roster before you can be registered in WebCT.

2. You need an active OIT account

Your NetID (OIT account user name) and UMAccess password are used to access the WebCT site.
An OIT account is available to all students registered for UMass Amherst Campus courses.
Information about getting an OIT account is available at: http://www.oit.umass.edu/accounts/
NOTE: WebCT enrollment updates are processed by 10 a.m. Monday-Friday. Students should have access to their WebCT courses the next business day after setting up their OIT account.

3. You need access to the World-Wide-Web:

A Mac or PC (see OIT Recommended System Configurations)
Access to the Internet through UMass Campus Network (Ethernet or Dialup) or other Internet Service Provider (UMAccess is included as part of your OIT services fee).
A Web Browser (Recent version of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL, or Mozilla). For a complete list of supported browsers and settings (see WebCT Browser Tune-up).

4. You need basic computer and Web skills:

1. Have your NetID (OIT user name) and UMAccess password ready (supplied when you sign up for an OIT account).

3. Select “Log on to myWebCT” and enter your Name and Password.

4. On your myWebCT page, select your course from the Courses list.

You can learn more about using WebCT as a student by visiting: http://www.umass.edu/webct/student/