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A10001222: /* Step 1 - Laptop Minimum Requirements */

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‎Step 1 - Laptop Minimum Requirements

A10001222: /* Steps to do before coming to campus. */

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‎Steps to do before coming to campus.

A10001222: /* Step 4 - Login To MCLA Portal (Email) */

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‎Step 4 - Login To MCLA Portal (Email)

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A10001222: /* Step 2 - Activate your Banner Account (Student Grades, Financial Aid, Student Billing, Class Registration) */

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‎Step 2 - Activate your Banner Account (Student Grades, Financial Aid, Student Billing, Class Registration)

A10001222: /* Step 5 - Become familiar with Canvas (Learning Management System) */

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‎Step 5 - Become familiar with Canvas (Learning Management System)

A10001222: /* Step 4 - Login To MyMCLA Portal (Email) */

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‎Step 4 - Login To MyMCLA Portal (Email)

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	Note: To register your computer the MCLA Network you are required to have a valid [[User ID and Password \| MCLA account]] (Step 2).		Note: To register your computer the MCLA Network you are required to have a valid [[User ID and Password \| MCLA account]] (Step 2).
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−	~~== Step 7 - Set up your telephone and sign up for voice mail ==~~
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−	The college does provide local calling and [[Student Voicemail Setup Instructions \| voice mail services]] to each resident student upon arrival to campus. Resident students can request a phone for use in their dorm rooms. The following links will provide you information on setting up your [[Student Voicemail Setup Instructions \| voice mail]] and answers to [[Student Telecom FAQs\|frequently asked questions]] about the [[Telecommunications \| telecom]] services available at the college.
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−	*[[New Student Voicemail Introduction Letter]]
−	*[[Student Voicemail Setup Instructions]]
−	*[[Student Telecom FAQs\|Student FAQs]]
−	*[[Telecommunications \| More information about Telecom services at MCLA]]

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 ==Step 1 - Laptop Minimum Requirements==
 MCLA recommends that all students have a laptop computer.
-Most laptop computers purchased within the last few years will connect to our network without any problems. However, if you are looking to [[MCLAs Laptop Initiative | purchase a laptop]] or bring one from home, you should check out our [[Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements]]. All students receive Microsoft software for free through their 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.
+Most laptop computers purchased within the last few years will connect to our network without any problems. However, you should check out our [[Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements]]. All students receive Microsoft software for free through their 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.
 To learn more about MCLA recommended hardware and software visit the [[Computing Hardware and Software]] section.

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 ==Step 1 - Laptop Minimum Requirements==
 MCLA recommends that all students have a laptop computer.
-Most laptop computers purchased within the last few years will connect to our network without any problems. However, if you are looking to [[MCLAs Laptop Initiative | purchase a laptop]] or bring one from home, you should check out our [[Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements]]. Many students take advantage of our laptop program for the discounted price and 4 year on-site Complete Care accidental warranty. To check out the current ‘everything you need’ laptop [[MCLAs Laptop Initiative | bundle package - click here]].
+Most laptop computers purchased within the last few years will connect to our network without any problems. However, if you are looking to [[MCLAs Laptop Initiative | purchase a laptop]] or bring one from home, you should check out our [[Laptop Minimum Hardware Requirements]]. All students receive Microsoft software for free through their 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.
 To learn more about MCLA recommended hardware and software visit the [[Computing Hardware and Software]] section.

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 Click on 'Mail' located on the left side navigation area on MCLA's portal site.
-'''Note''': Your user name is your MCLA ID (A#), '''NOT''' your MCLA e-mail address.
+'''Note''': Your user name is your MCLA User ID (A#), '''NOT''' your MCLA e-mail address.
 == Step 5 - Become familiar with Canvas (Learning Management System) ==

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 *3.  Click the 'Claim Your 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 MCLA account.
+*5. Confirm activation is complete by logging into http://portal.mcla.edu with your newly setup MCLA account.

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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 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.
+Those students who already have a laptop or prefer not to purchase the program laptop are still eligible to receive Microsoft software through their 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 Account (MyMCLA Portal, Email, Canvas, BlazerNet, Lab Access) ==
+==Step 3 - Activate your MCLA Account (MCLA Portal, Email, Canvas, BlazerNet, Lab Access) ==
-As a student at MCLA you are expected to regularly check your MCLA email through the MyMCLA Portal.  Many of our courses also use virtual online classrooms on our Canvas learning management system, also accessible from the MyMCLA Portal. In addition, the MyMCLA account provides access into other on line services and technology resources such as:
+As a student at MCLA you are expected to regularly check your MCLA email through the MCLA Portal.  Many of our courses also use virtual online classrooms on our Canvas learning management system, also accessible from the MCLA Portal. In addition, the MCLA account provides access into other on line services and technology resources such as:
 *Electronic course content (Canvas Learning Management System, as mentioned above)
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 *Virtual desktop access through the MyLab system
-'''To setup your MyMCLA 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:
+'''To setup your 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 Account' link located on the main menu of SSB.
+*3.  Click the 'Claim Your 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 account.
+*5. Confirm activation is complete by logging into http://sso.mcla.edu with your newly setup MCLA account.
-If you have already setup your MyMCLA account, but have '''forgotten your MyMCLA password''' then follow the steps found [[Reset a Lost MyMCLA Account Password|here]]
+If you have already setup your MCLA account, but have '''forgotten your MCLA password''' then follow the steps found [[Reset a Lost MCLA Account Password|here]]
-==Step 4 - Login To MyMCLA Portal (Email)==
+==Step 4 - Login To 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 account, you can use it to login to:
+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 MCLA account, you can use it to login to:
 *http://portal.mcla.edu
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 Click on 'Mail' located on the left side navigation area on MCLA's portal site.
-'''Note''': Your user name is your MyMCLA ID (A#), '''NOT''' your MCLA e-mail address.
+'''Note''': Your user name is your MCLA ID (A#), '''NOT''' your MCLA e-mail address.
 == Step 5 - Become familiar with Canvas (Learning Management System) ==
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 *It is also accessible through MCLA's portal page located at http://portal.mcla.edu
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-You will need your MyMCLA account setup which you obtained in Step 3 to log on.
+You will need your 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.

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 *Student billing information
 *Emergency communication setup
-*MyMCLA account setup and management
+*MCLA account setup and management

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 *The log in page to Canvas is located at http://mcla.instructure.com
-*It is also accessible through MCLA's portal page located at http://sso.mcla.edu
+*It is also accessible through MCLA's portal page located at http://portal.mcla.edu
 <br>
 You will need your MyMCLA account setup which you obtained in Step 3 to log on.

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