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About The Allen College Library

Includes information about what is available at Allen Library. Hours, Policies, New Books, Databases, etc.

FAQ

1. How do I enroll in online classes at Allen? 

Admissions

2.  When can I access my classes? 

  • Students gain access to their classes on the official term start date. However, some instructors do request to have early access, which allows the student to access their courses a few days early. Most terms start on a Monday, so students who are in early access courses would be able to view their classes at 8 am on the Friday before the official start date.

 3. What browser should I use?  

  • The online learning team recommends using Google Chrome, as Chrome is the most compatible browser for Canvas.

5. What is my login?

Your ID number is your Allen Student ID#  Your password is the first four letters [lowercase] of your last name and the last four digits of your Social Security #. (We call this your 4x4). If you do not have a Social Security number on file with us, use 9999 instead.

6.  What if I have never taken an online class?

  • If a student has not taken an online class, they will be reached out to by school email, personal email, and phone number with information about accessing student emails, Canvas, and other helpful materials. 

7. How do I access my student e-mail? 

Students at Allen have a portal which connects them to their Allen e-mail account. It is located in myAllen as My Allen Office 365 email account in the lower portion of the Home page. You will use your Allen e-mail to receive emails from your instructors, staff or others. You may set up a forward to another e-mail account.  To ensure you are receiving these important e-mails check your Allen email frequently. There is a “help” button next to the link for more information.

8. How do I set up a forward from my Allen e-mail to my personal e-mail? 

Log into Allen email using your Allen email address and password
Click blue envelope that says Outlook
Click on the Gear icon in the upper-right corner, and select "Forwarding" from the menu

Select "Enable Forwarding", enter your other email address in the box provided. If you would like to keep a copy in your student email account check the box to keep a copy, and click "Save."
Messages will now be forwarded to the other account and important communications from the College and students will arrive in both accounts.