Sakai Help for Students

Getting started

How do I log in? How do I reset my password? How do I find my courses? How do I upload a personal photo to my profile? Printable handouts: Credit Classes: Getting Started with Sakai (PDF) Non-Credit Classes: Getting Started with Sakai (PDF)

How to post in a forum

How do I create a new post? How do I spellcheck my post before submitting? How do I reply to another student's post? How do I navigate around in the forum? How do I create a link to a web site when posting or replying? How do I stop receiving emails of forum posts? My forum post displays as one long line. How do I avoid this?

Taking a test or quiz in Sakai

How can I avoid problems with online tests? How do I start a test (or quiz) in Sakai? Are my test answers automatically saved? What happens when the test timer runs out? What if I lose access while taking a test? What does a Tests & Quizzes email notification look like? How do I see feedback after submitting a test?

How to submit papers or other assignments in Sakai

How do I submit assignments (such as papers) in Sakai? Where do I find my grade/feedback from my instructor? What are the rules for submitting Assignments using a plagiarism checker, such as Turnitin? If my paper was checked for plagiarism, how do I view the results? What do the plagiarism checker (Turnitin) error messages mean? How do I submit/complete a peer assignment? Where do I find my grade/feedback from my instructor and peers? How do I upload a photo from my phone to an assignment in Sakai? (PDF)

Understanding a Turnitin Plagiarism Report

How do I access a Turnitin Plagiarism Report? What are the rules for submitting Assignments using a plagiarism checker, such as Turnitin? If my paper was checked for plagiarism, how do I view the results? What do the plagiarism checker (Turnitin) error messages mean? To learn how to avoid plagiarism: Take the online Academic Integrity & Plagiarism Tutorial (PDF)

How to attend an online Meeting in Sakai

I'm new to online meetings - how do I get started? How do I access an online meeting in Sakai? On a desktop/laptop: Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF) On a mobile device: How to Access a Meeting on Your Mobile Device (video) What browsers can I use for Sakai Meetings? Do I need a headset or webcam? Where can I find the recording for a meeting I missed?

How to add a Student page or Student Content in Sakai

For Students: How to work with Student Pages (PDF)

How to submit a file using Drop Box

• How do I submit a file in Drop Box?

Contact Sakai Support

Sakai support is available 24/7. See options for contacting Sakai support.