Overview

Congratulations on becoming an Athens State University student!

Now that you are an Athens State University student, it's time to prepare for your first semester.

 

Use this checklist to help you with signing in and setting up services you will need to succeed at Athens State University.  

1. Make sure your computer meets the Minimum System Requirements.
    
2. Download Google Chrome & Mozilla Firefox.
    
3. Sign in to your MyAthens Portal or Microsoft (Outlook) account. To change your MyAthens password, review the MyAthens Password reset instructions.
   Note: S​​​​​tudent accounts will be active 24 hours after receiving the Admissions or Readmission decision which includes MyAthens email and password information.
    
4. During sign-in activity to MyAthens Portal or Outlook, you will be prompted to set up Multi-Factor Authentication. Multi-factor authentication helps keep your Athens State accounts secure.
    
5. You can also access Degree Works via MyAthens Portal. 
    
6. To setup an appointment with your Student Success Coach for student advising, contact your success coach directly within MyAthens Portal. 
    
7. You will also want to access Canvas.
   Note: If you are a new student for an upcoming semester, you will not be able access Canvas until the current semester has ended. Please review the Important Dates for semester start and end dates.
    
8. Finally, make sure you have the Honorlock Extension installed in Google Chrome.
    

You may need to register for other accounts or services for different courses, but this will give you a good start.

 

Here’s a checklist to help you along your way:

☐Minimum System Requirements

☐Chrome Installed

☐Firefox Installed

☐MyAthens Portal

☐Email

☐MFA

☐Degree Works

☐Student Advising

☐Canvas

☐Honorlock Chrome Extension
 

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