Student Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between F2F, ONLINE, Hybrid and ONLINE w/LIVE ZOOM class sessions?
Instruction guide can be found here.
How do I navigate D2L? 
D2L students resources can be found below.
How can I get tech support? 
The IT Helpdesk is available 24/7 via email. In-person services are available 8:30-5pm M-F in Marcus Foster room 301.
I have questions about my schedule or would like to make schedule changes. 
Returning students can make their schedule adjustments online.First Year students should contact the Academic Learning Community professor for assistance.
Where can I go to access LIVE ZOOM classes when it is right after or before a F2F class?
We will get a list out to the Campus Community of Learning Common areas across campus. Continue to check this page for updates.
My classroom location changed or I need to find a professor. Where do I go?
Please check PowerCampus for classroom updates. Check your course syllabus for class and professor specific information , including contact information, office hours and personal Zoom meeting room info, where applicable.
How do I get credit for prior learning? 
For AP scores and prior college credits, students should ensure that the Registrar’s Office has an official copy of their previous transcript to score report. Credit cannot be awarded from unofficial copies. The Registrar is located in Harris Turner Annex, room 1.  You can also email registrar@cheyney.edu.
Where is the Honors Academy Office? 
The Honors Academy is located in Emlen Hall. Look for the signs on the double doors closest to Marcus Foster.
Where is the Academy Success Center? How can I sign up for tutoring?
The Academic Success Center is in the process of relocating. A communication will be sent out with location information soon.  Please continue to check this page for updates. To request a tutor, please contact jghana@cheyney.edu
Where can I find my Success Coach? 
The Success Coaches are located on the 2nd floor of Marcus Foster.   
Ms. Katrina Banks, room 204, last names A-F
Ms. Tracey Smith, room 208, last names G-N
Ms. Laura Vargas, room 203, last names O-Z

 

D2L

Log in to Desire2Learn (D2L)

D2L Documentation That Can Be Printed

D2L Basics Training Series on Youtube 

Creating a Profile

Manage your Calendar

Content

Participating in Discussion

Submit Dropbox Assignments

Re-submit Assignments

Take a Quiz

 

Zoom Meetings

How to Join a Zoom Meeting

How to Use Meeting Controls

How to Share Your Screen

Recording a Zoom Meeting

 

Cheyney Virtual Meeting/Zoom Backgrounds

(simply click the image you wish to save, right-click, and then choose “save image as”):

 

Microsoft Office 365 and Email

Log in to Office 365

Log in to Your Student Email

 

Resources

Distance Education Guide

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