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Student Services

Beginning with the Fall 2008 semester, credit will login to OwlNet to access eLearning content. To login to your account, visit http://owlnet.harford.edu and use your HCC Network username and password. If you do not know your HCC Network username, contact the Technology Help Desk at 410-836-4477, option 3.

After logging in to OwlNet, click the tab titled "My Courses". You will see a list of your courses organized by semester. Click the title of the course you want to access, and your course will launch in a new window. Courses using Blackboard will launch the Blackboard website and take you directly to your course. Courses not using Blackboard will open Course Studio, which may contain further links or instructions.

Please note that you will not be able to access Blackboard course content until the semester start date.

NOTE: If you have taken a Blackboard course prior to the Fall 2008 semester, you may have used a different web address to login to Blackboard. Beginning with the Fall 2008 semester, you should only access Blackboard via OwlNet - using a different method may cause problems with your account.

Questions?
Please direct any Blackboard technical questions to the eLearning Help Desk at 410-836-4256 or email online@harford.edu. If you have questions about OwlNet, call the Technology Help Desk at 410-836-4477, option 3.

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Notes about Blackboard:

Java
Blackboard uses Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE), your computer will need to have the correct version of JAVA to access all Blackboard features properly. Detailed information and installation instructions can be found at http://www.harford.edu/online/plugins.asp.

Access Codes
When you access your course for the first time you may see a message asking for an additional access code to enter the course, this can be found bundled with your new textbook purchased from the HCC College Store 410-836-4209. Textbooks can be ordered online at http://bookstore.harford.edu or by direct purchase.

On-site Requirements
Be sure to check the eLearning website for any on-site orientations specific to your course. Go to http://www.harford.edu/online and click on “Distance Learning Calendar of Events” located on the left-hand menu. Your instructor may also require some testing to be completed on campus or at an approved proxy location, check your course syllabus for details.