calu.edu LEARNING RESOURCES IN NOSS HALL DIRECTIONS FOR ACCESSING RESOURCES CONTACT NOSS HALL RESOURCES HOW TO ACCESS YOUR SCHEDULE IN THE VULCAN INFORMATION PORTAL (VIP) • Go to the Cal U website (calu.edu). • At the top of the homepage, click on "Information for..." and select "Current Students." • Click on the “VIP” icon (middle of page). • Enter your username and password. • Select the "Academic Info" tab. • Under "Registration Tools,” click on "Registration." • Click on "Register for Classes." • Select your role (student) and submit (if prompted). • Select the academic term (semester) and continue. • Click on the “Schedule and Options” tab to view your schedule. HOW TO ACCESS BOOK INFORMATION • Go to the Cal U website (calu.edu). • At the top of the homepage, click on"Information for..." and select "Current Students." • Under "Campus Resources," select "Bookstore." • Use the “Find My Course Materials” section to find the textbooks you need via your campus-wide ID (e.g., C12345678) or course info. • If the book information is not available, you will see a TBD message and you will need to check back for updates. HOW TO ACCESS YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD FOR THE VULCAN INFORMATION PORTAL AND CAL U EMAIL • Go to the Cal U website (calu.edu). • At the top of the homepage, click "Information for..." and select "Current Students." • Click on the “UTECH” icon (middle of page). • In the navigation menu, select "Get username and password." • Enter your campus-wide ID (CWID) number (included in your acceptance letter), your name, and your birth date (mm/dd/yyyy) and submit. • Copy your Cal U username and password exactly as it appears. The password is case sensitive. • To change your password, follow the Cal U email account instructions. • Contact the UTech Services Help Desk for assistance at [email protected] or call 724-938-5911. HOW TO ACCESS DEGREEWORKS (YOUR DEGREE AUDIT) • Go to the Cal U website (calu.edu). • Log in to VIP. • Select the "Academic Info" tab. • Click on "Degree Works." HOW TO ACCESS YOUR CAL U EMAIL ACCOUNT • Go to the Cal U website (calu.edu). • At the top of the homepage, click "Information for..." and select "Current Students." • Select the “Email” icon, then enter your Cal U email address ([email protected]) and your assigned password. • To change your password, click the round icon that shows your initials (or your picture, if you have personalized your account). • Click on the “My Account” option. • Click on “Security & Privacy” in the navigation menu. • Select “Password” from the top of the list. • Enter your old password and your new password in the boxes provided. (Your new password must contain at least eight characters, with a minimum of one upper case, one lower case, and one number or symbol; you cannot use any form of your first and/or last name.) • Once you’ve entered the information, click the “Submit” button. Note: You can also access your email account through VIP. OFFICE OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS Noss Hall 103 Phone: 724-938-1523 Fax: 724-938-4186 Email: [email protected] 4-YEAR GRAD PLAN/STARFISH Noss Hall 103 Phone: 724-938-5217 Email: [email protected] PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Noss Hall 105 Phone: 724-938-4361 Email: [email protected] PEER MENTOR PROGRAM Noss Hall 120 Phone: 724-938-1682 Email: [email protected] PLACEMENT TESTING Noss Hall 215 Phone: 724-938-5779 Email: [email protected] SCHEDULING CENTER Noss Hall 211 Phone: 724-938-1608 Email: [email protected] SUCCESS CENTER Noss Hall 202 Phone: 724-938-4320 Email: [email protected] ICF INSTRUCTIONAL COMPUTING FACILITY Computer Labs/Printers: Noss 203, 221, 222 UTech Support: Noss 219 Help Desk: 724-938-5911 Email: [email protected] Fall/Spring/Summer Hours: Please visit www.calu.edu/Utech VULCAN LEARNING COMMONS (VLC) — NOSS 115 AND 110 Provides face-to-face and online tutoring, study groups, supplemental instruction, and assistance with placement and proficiency exams across all majors. Phone: 724-938-5893 or 724-938-4336 Email: [email protected] Schedule online at calu.mywconline.com THE FOUNDRY WRITING CENTER — NOSS 110 Provides assistance with writing skills. Phone: 724-938-4336 Email: [email protected] Schedule online at calu.mywconline.com WCONLINE Use the online application found at calu.mywconline.com to schedule appointments with the Learning Assistance Center and Foundry Writing Center. For assistance: Noss 110/115 Website: calu.mywconline.com CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 250 University Ave. | California, PA 15419