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===Laptop Program Orders: http://www.dell.com/mcla===
Those students who already have a laptop or prefer not to purchase the program laptop are still eligible to receive Microsoft software through their MyMCLA MCLA Office 365 Account (refer to:[[Install Office 365 ProPlus]] instructions). Microsoft Office is the standard productivity suite at MCLA and the use of it will ensure file compatibility with your faculty. Antivirus software is also provided free for 4 years to all MCLA students through academic licensing provided by Sophos (refer to the [[Install Sophos Antivirus]] link.
To learn more about MCLA recommended hardware and software visit the [[Computing Hardware and Software]] section.
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==Step 3 - Activate your MyMCLA MCLA Account (MyMCLA MCLA Portal, Email, Canvas, BlazerNet, Lab Access) ==
As a student at MCLA you are expected to regularly check your MCLA email through the MyMCLA MCLA Portal. Many of our courses also use virtual online classrooms on our Canvas learning management system, also accessible from the MyMCLA MCLA Portal. In addition, the MyMCLA MCLA account provides access into other on line services and technology resources such as:
*Electronic course content (Canvas Learning Management System, as mentioned above)
*Virtual desktop access through the MyLab system
'''To setup your MyMCLA MCLA account''', you are required to '''claim your account by activating it''' using a link located in Self-Service Banner (previous step). Follow these steps to activate:
*1. Go to http://techhelp.mcla.edu/banner
*2. Login using your SSB account (refer to Step 2)
*3. Click the 'Claim Your MyMCLA MCLA Account' link located on the main menu of SSB.
*4. Follow the account claim procedure, setting a password at the end which should be a combination of numbers as well as letters.
*5. Confirm activation is complete by logging into http://sso.mcla.edu with your newly setup MyMCLA MCLA account.
If you have already setup your MyMCLA MCLA account, but have '''forgotten your MyMCLA MCLA password''' then follow the steps found [[Reset a Lost MyMCLA MCLA Account Password|here]]
==Step 4 - Login To MyMCLA MCLA Portal (Email)==
MCLA uses an online communication portal that is integrated with [[Office 365]]. Every student should be checking [[Office 365]] Email. Once you have [[User ID and Password | activated]] your MyMCLA MCLA account, you can use it to login to:
*http://portal.mcla.edu
Click on 'Mail' located on the left side navigation area on MCLA's portal site.
'''Note''': Your user name is your MyMCLA MCLA ID (A#), '''NOT''' your MCLA e-mail address.
== Step 5 - Become familiar with Canvas (Learning Management System) ==
*It is also accessible through MCLA's portal page located at http://portal.mcla.edu
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You will need your MyMCLA MCLA account setup which you obtained in Step 3 to log on.
'''NOTE''': In some cases Canvas access will not be open until the first day the class starts. Please contact your instructor via MCLA e-mail to confirm that the course has been 'published' if you are unable to access.
