Welcome to UM Online

Notice: Please read this entire letter to help you begin your online course. Login accounts are available the first day of the semester, and within 24 hours after you register in CyberBear.

Thank you for enrolling in UMOnline, The University of Montana's Internet learning environment. Online courses and course supplements offer convenience, flexibility and new approaches to learning. We hope that you have a successful learning experience. We are excited about UMOnline courses and hope that you will enjoy your educational experience. The following is important information for participating in your online course.

Accessing your online course or course supplement

On the beginning date of your course, you may login to the UMOnline Blackboard Web site to access your online course or supplement.

To find your official university username for Blackboard:

1. Log on to Cyberbear and click on "Personal Information." Click on "NetID." Your NetID is in the form of first initial, last initial followed by 6 digits (i.e. fl123456). Record your NetID - it will be used to log on to Blackboard. Log out of Cyberbear.
2. Browse to http://umonline.umt.edu, Then click "Login."
3. Enter your NetID here. Your NetID is your Blackboard username.
4. Password: The initial NetID password is the last six digits of your University ID (the number on your Griz Card.)
   
   Note: You should change your password and set a security question before accessing Blackboard. Go to http://onestop.umt.edu. Your first login will prompt you to set a security question and change your password. Password questions may be referred to IT Central, Social Science 120, 406.243.HELP (x4357) or email itcentral@umontana.edu. If you are on campus, you can go to IT Central in Social Science 120 (with a valid University ID card for identification purposes) and a consultant will help you with the password reset process.

Accessing your official university e-mail address

Your UMOnline instructor will use your official university e-mail address, assigned by The University of Montana, to communicate with you.

1. Browse to http://grizmail.umt.edu . Your username is missoula\NetID (see above - "Accessing your online supplement/course"). The default student e-mail password is the last six digits of their student ID number (Griz Card number - 790xxxxxx).

Need help?

For questions regarding UM ID (NetID), changing NetID passwords, email accounts, and general computer assistance:
IT Central: 406.243.4357, itcentral@umontana.edu

Blackboard technical support:
Marvin Paulson: 406.243.6394, courseware-support@umontana.edu

General registration information:
Jeff Wimett: 406.243.4470, jeffrey.wimett@umontana.edu