Title: Start Here
Course: WebCampus Orientation > Section: Introduction: Start Here

Start Here Welcome to the WebCampus Orientation

Purpose of Course & Course Structure

This free, non-graded WebCampus Orientation Course is a playground to help you discover what skills you need to be a successful online student.

You also have the opportunity to practice important activities such as:

- sending a Webcampus Inbox email,
- replying to a Discussion,
- submitting an assignment
- taking a practice quiz.

The course is set-up in easy to complete modules. Plan on 5-10 minutes per module.

Course Instructor

GBC Lab Aides, who are trained in WebCampus, will be facilitating your journey in this course. Send an email through the Inbox in the left navigation to ask questions or receive support.

Learn more about student support services

Become familiar with the large team and resources Great Basin College has in place to support you in achieving your educational goals. From live and online 24/7 tutoring, helpful advisors, resourceful librarians, and fun Student Government activities, GBC is ready to help you reach your dreams.

Student Support Services

Prepare your computer and use WebCampus

It is your responsibility to have a functional and compatible computer to complete your course work. GBC provides open labs at many campus centers for students' use. It is wise to have a backup plan on how you will complete your assignments if your computer dies.
The Technical Requirements page identifies the browsers, operating systems, and plugins that work best with WebCampus.

You also need to know how to use WebCampus' tools. In this course, you will be able to practice important tasks such as how to post a Discussion, submit an Assignment and read your instructor's feedback.

Update your Profile & Notifications

Help WebCampus send important communications to you. Update your Profile & Notification Preferences.

Read about student rights, responsibilities and netiquette

Become familiar with GBC Student Rights & Responsibilities, then please review the core rules of netiquette for some guidelines and expectations on how to behave in an online learning environment.

Have questions? Need help?

If you are more questions about this WebCampus tool or are having technical issues, GBC's Support Team is here to help. Please submit a ticket under Help in the left navigation or call the GBC HelpDesk at 775-753-2147.

Next Steps:
Begin "What is WebCampus" module