Sign up for the Emergency Alerts notification system through iCampus. You will receive email, text, and voice notifications when a crisis situation happens that threatens the life or safety of those on campus. Read the Help Desk knowledge base article to learn more.
For several years, Illinois State University has offered two similar products: Webmail and Webmail2. On July 15th, 2009, Webmail2 will be discontinued, but Webmail will continue to be available for years to come. You can keep using Webmail2 until July 15th, but we encourage you to make the switch to the new Webmail.
Check out the new campus map website! Utilizing Google Maps technology, the new Illinois State map is easy to use and has tons of great information about locations on campus. Read about the new map.
GradesFirst is an online tool used for grade reporting and academic progress at Illinois State University. Some faculty and instructors at Illinois State will receive emails from University College asking them to participate. For more information, refer to the Overview of GradesFirst.
Microsoft released Internet Explorer 8 on March 19, 2009. This new version of Internet Explorer replaces your IE6 or IE7 on your computer. Available for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, IE8 is touted by Microsoft as being faster, easier, and safer than previous versions of Internet Explorer. For details, visit Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 website.
Some quizzes in Blackboard require the use of Respondus LockDown Browser. Read the Overview and Download Respondus LockDown Browser for Windows and Mac OS X.
Most Blackboard problems can be resolved by installing the latest version of Java, clearing your browser cache, and making sure you accept all Java security certificates.
Peer-to-peer (P2P) is blocked in residence halls, over wireless, and on iSpot Ethernet ports. Exceptions are available if you have a legitimate need. Read about the P2P block.
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