Starting Online Classes

Starting Online Classes

1. Prior to the course beginning date, you will be sent a course packet via traditional mail. This packet will contain information you need to access your online course. Remember to keep your mailing address current with the College. 2. If you would like to get started once you have registered for a class it will take 1-2 business days to create your myriverland account. This account will allow access to online classes, email and when you visit the campus student computers. 4. Once you have this go to the MyRiverland page click on Brightspace and login. 5. You will be able to login to Brightspace before the class start date but access to your class may be restricted to the start date for that class. This date is located in the course schedule and on the "My Home" page of BrightSpace. 

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