Log in to WebCT
Remember*: You will not be able to log into your class until the first day of the term.
The web address for your WebCT course login is: http://online.oakton.edu
• First, click on “Log in to myWebCT”
• Next, you will be asked to enter two things, your WebCT ID and
your password.
WebCT
ID:
Your WebCT ID consists of the first letter of the first name followed
by the first 7 letters of the last name (or your entire last name
if it is 7 or fewer letters) followed by the last four digits of your
OakSTAR I.D. These are all entered in lower case, no spaces.
The OakSTAR ID is an identifying number assigned to each student when they enroll at Oakton, in lieu of using your confidential Social Security number. It begins with the letter B, followed by 7 numerals, and can be found on your tuition bill and on your course schedule, or by going to: http://www.oakton.edu/resource/it/idlookup.html.
Password:
Your password is in most cases* your birth date in 6-digit format. For example, December
17, 1982 would be entered as 121782.
*However, if you created a different password (PIN) when you applied to Oakton, you will use that same password for your WebCT courses.
If you have logged in to WebCT but are not able to access your online course website, one of the following explanations may help you resolve the situation.
If you have logged in to WebCT but are not able to access your online course website, one of the following explanations may help you resolve the situation.
- The course has not started yet
- Check the class schedule for your course start date.
- You may not be registered for the course.
- Check your course registration by logging in to MyOakton and clicking on the My Courses tab.
- Your access to the course is “denied.”
- When a course is scheduled to begin, the instructor “allows student access.” If you are “denied access” after your course is scheduled to begin and you are registered for the course, email your instructor for access.
- You don't see any content, because your course is not a WebCT course.
- Check the online course listing to see what software is used to deliver your online course.
- You are using a computer at your place of employment.
- Some firewalls used at companies block access.
If none of the above fits your situation, contact the Office of Alternative Education for further assistance. Phone: 847-635-1971 Email: alt-ed@oakton.edu
Web Browser:
Internet Explorer (versions 5 & higher) is recommended to successfully
access all parts of your course.
For AOL users: AOL can serve as both an Internet Service Provider (ISP), providing access to the Internet, and as a browser, the software used to search the World Wide Web and send/receive email. There are problems with using AOL for your browser and email.
AOL frequently disconnects, and you may lose the work you have done. AOL also has a problem with e-mailing large attachments. It is recommended that if you are using AOL as your Internet Service Provider, you then minimize AOL and open up Internet Explorer as your browser for use with WebCT.
Resources:
Other web sites that may be helpful to you are:
1. The Oakton student guide to WebCT (version 4.0):
http://www.oakton.edu/online/4_0webctguide/index4_0.htm
2. The Oakton Online website which discusses hardware specifications and
additional online resources: http://www.oakton.edu/online/
3. A guide to successful online learning:
http://www.oakton.edu/online/learner.htm
* Not all courses use WebCT. Please check your instructor’s welcome letter for log-in information.
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July 30, 2007
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