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Change SE Password (Canvas, Email, Self-Service, etc.) Open Close

Here are instructions on how to change your SE Single Sign-On password for Canvas, Email, Colleague Self-Service, etc. This will also be the password you use to login to lab computers on campus. If at any time you need assistance, the Henry G. Bennett Memorial Library hosts lab attendants who will be more than happy to assist.

Go to the sign in page for Canvas, Email, or whichever online SE resource you need to sign into. You should see a page that shows the Henry G. Bennett Library and has a spot for you to fill in your SE email/password.

If you can’t sign in, click the link that says “Can’t Access your Account?” to start the process for resetting your password (or go to PasswordReset.se.edu). On that page you’ll input the student email you were using to sign in and then fill out a CAPTCHA.

On the page that appears next, select the “I forgot my password” option and click “Next”. From there, you will be able to select an alternate email or phone to be sent a verification code. Once you have the code, you should be able to input it and then put in a new password.

Keep in mind that your password must have the following characteristics:

  • Minimum of 8 characters
  • Not be a previously used password
  • Not include your first/last name
  • Include 3 of these 4 character types:
    • Uppercase letter (ABC)
    • Lowercase letter (abc)
    • Number (123)
    • Symbol (!#*)
Tutoring Open Close

In SE’s Canvas, students can access a portal to 24/7 experts on various academic fields via Tutor.com. Connect with an expert online tutor now for 24/7 help with Math, Science, English, Social Studies, or Business courses.

NOTE: You must access this resource from within SE’s Canvas to have free access to this resource. If you go through an external way, you will be asked to pay.

To access Tutor.com for free as a Southeastern student:

  1. Log on to your Canvas
  2. Select any of your courses
  3. Look at the course menu and select the “Tutor.com” link in there
    • If you do not see the menu in your course, it may be collapsed. Click the three horizontal lines at the top-left to expand it back out (watch this video for context).
      Canvas course view of the left-hand menu with an arrow pointing to "Tutor.com: 24/7 Online Tutoring" link

If you have any questions or run into issues, please reach out to CIDT@se.edu for assistance.

Student Email Open Close

Upon completion of enrollment, each student is assigned a Southeastern student email address at the beginning of their first semester. The email account can be accessed at:

https://outlook.office.com/

Upon accessing the Microsoft Email Sign in page, the student must enter his/her user ID in the appropriate input box. The user ID will be comprised in the following manner:
[FIRST INITIAL][LAST NAME][LAST 2 DIGITS OF STUDENTID NUMBER]@student.se.edu

Default passwords will be set to the following pattern.
[CAPITAL FIRST INITIALS OF YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME][6-DIGIT BIRTHDATE][EXCLAMATION POINT]

As an example, if a student named John A. Doe was born on January 2nd of 2003 and had a student ID of 123456789, his email would be jdoe89@student.se.edu and his password would be JD010203! by default.

Some students may have their email include their middle initial if that username was already taken, so it may look something like jadoe89@student.se.edu in that case.

If you have issues signing in, try resetting your password or reaching out to CIDT@se.edu or IT@se.edu for assistance.

Canvas System Requirements Open Close

It is the student’s responsibility to have access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a computer that is compliant with recommended browsers and settings in order to effectively utilize Canvas.

Canvas Support does not provide technical support for making sure a student’s computer settings are compliant with the recommended configuration settings.  If a student’s computer does not work properly, it is the student’s responsibility to either acquire or locate a computer to use that meets the recommended configuration settings.  In order for Canvas to function properly, your computer must meet the following requirements.

  • Make sure your computer has the latest updates installed.
  • Browsers – Click here to check your browser’s compatibility with Canvas and your browser’s plugins. Generally, it is recommended to have multiple browsers available on your computer to troubleshoot if a problem accessing something is a Canvas problem or a browser-specific problem.
  • JAVA – JavaScript must be enabled to run Canvas. Make sure you have the latest version (currently, Java 8 Update 381)! The JRE can be downloaded from  https://java.com/en/download/.  After downloading, check again to see that it is working properly.
  • Clear the Memory Cache regularly for your browsers, especially before accessing a test. This will limit glitches related to a site or item loading correctly. Review the linked articles below for helpful instructions on clearing your cache:
  • Make sure your computer is free of viruses and/or spy ware by running anti-virus & anti-spyware software regularly.
  • Firewalls – You may need to disable or lessen the security intensity of a firewall before taking the test if you are taking an exam from a computer or computer network that has a firewall installed. Most of the time this should not be necessary, but that may be a necessary troubleshooting step if you run into issues where it says something in Canvas is “blocked” from your access.
  • Security – Make sure you have https://se.instructure.com added as a Trusted Site. To do that, open the Internet and select Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted Sites > Sites and add https://se.instructure.com.
  • Internet Connections – Along with compatibility and web standards, Instructure products (including Canvas) have been carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments. It is recommended to have a minimum Internet speed of 512kbps. If you aren’t sure of your internet download and upload speed, a useful resource is SpeedTest.net for you to do a quick check.
    Dial-up, satellite, and wireless Internet connections (such as public & home networks, cellular air cards, WiFi, etc.), and/or mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, Android, etc., etc., etc.) are NOT recommended for accessing and taking tests in Canvas. A wired connection is the most reliable and should be used for taking online tests.  Note:  If you do use a “dial-up modem” to connect to the Internet, turn off “call waiting” and if you use the same line for voice calls, make sure no one picks of the phone and disconnects you from the Internet.
  • Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Edge?  In terms of system requirements, Firefox and Chrome have been a more reliable browsers when using Canvas, especially for taking tests. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you use Firefox or Chrome for test taking. Click here for a free download or Firefox. Click here for a free download of Chrome.
  • Close all programs except Canvas and keep them closed during your test! Do not take a test with other applications running in the background, such as Facebook, iTunes, Google, WeatherBug, movies, music, email, instant messaging, etc. This will improve your internet connection and limit potential issues as you take your test.
  • Verify that you have the minimum Canvas System Requirements.

These requirements are subject to some changes as time progresses, but this should be a good beginning guide. If anything seems inaccurate or outdated, please contact CIDT@se.edu and we will work on updating this page.

Screen Capturing Open Close

At various times, you may need to show someone a picture of what is on your screen, such as your instructor or technical support. Any time you experience an issue, whether an error message or other strange occurance, it is wise to take a screenshot of the issue and send that to Technical Support and your Instructor to assist them in resolving your issue in the most timely manner.

There are several ways to take screen capture. You can find specific instructions for your devices by referring to “Take-A-Screenshot.org” and selecting your device.

For some other visual instructions, you can refer to the resources below on taking screenshots with your keyboard or an app.

Below are some helpful apps for screen capturing:

 

Andriod Mobile Setup Open Close

Microsoft 365 for Android
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote applications designed for your mobile devices are now available for download. Please see this Microsoft 365 Mobile App page for information on applications you can use on your Andriod devices! Sign in with your SE Student email address to have all of your information connected on your computer and phone.

Remove your old SE student email account
If you had previously set up your SE student email on your Android device, you may need to remove your account first before adding your Microsoft 365 account.

  • Open the e-mail app
  • Click the menu button
  • Click the Gear icon
  • Select your student email account under Accounts
  • Click Remove
  • Read the warning and click to proceed with the deletion if you approve
  • If you have used an alternate mail app to check your student mail. Please proceed with removing your account from that app.

Add your student email account on your Android devices through Outlook for Android App

  • Once Outlook for Android is installed, open the app and click Get Started
  • Enter your student email address and click Continue
  • Enter your student email password and click Sign In

Add your student email account on your Android devices through built-in Android Email App

  • Open the Android Email app and click Add New Account
  • Enter your student email address and password and click Sign In
  • Select Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
  • Choose whether to Allow or Deny Email to make and manage phone calls
  • Enter your email address into the Domain\username field and enter outlook.office365.com in the Exchange Server field and click Next
  • Choose OK to allow Remote security administration
  • Click Next, Activate and Done to finish adding the account
iOS Mobile Setup Open Close

Microsoft 365 for iOS
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote applications designed for your mobile devices are now available for download. Please see this Microsoft 365 Mobile App page for information on applications you can use on your Apple devices! Sign in with your SE Student email address to have all of your information connected on your computer and phone.

Remove your old SE student email account

If you had previously set up your SE student email on your iOS device, you may need to remove your account first before adding your Microsoft 365 account.

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Select Accounts & Passwords
  3. Select your SE student mail account
  4. Scroll down and select Delete Account
  5. Read the warning and click to proceed with the deletion if you approve.

If you have used an alternate mail app to check your student mail. Please proceed with removing your account from that app.

Add your student email account on your iOS devices through iOS Settings App

  1. Open the Settings app
  2. Select Accounts & Passwords
  3. Select Add Account
  4. Select Exchange
  5. Enter your student email address and an appropriate description (can be anything)
  6. When prompted to sign in to your “student.se.edu” exchange account using Microsoft, select Sign In
  7. Enter your student email password and select Sign In
  8. Choose which items you would like to sync, including Mail, Contacts, and Calendar and click Save