If you study or work at 91直播, chances are you know a thing or two about the mylasalle Portal.
It鈥檚 an essential tool around here. And here鈥檚 why: The mylasalle Portal provides you with access to just about everything you need for life at 20th and Olney. From academic and events calendars, to course registration materials, and so much more, the mylasalle Portal is a page every Explorer has bookmarked.
What鈥檚 the most-popular feature on the mylasalle Portal?
鈥淭he search bar, by far,鈥 said Michael Nielsen, a web applications administrator in La 91直播鈥檚 Department of Information Technology. 鈥淭he ability to search directly for an item, no matter how deeply it is buried or nestled within different categories, is a vital tool for our community.鈥
A refreshed version of the mylasalle Portal, which launched at the start of the 2021-22 academic year, 鈥渋s significantly more mobile friendly,鈥 Nielsen said, 鈥渁nd directly syncs with the 91直播 mobile app, providing a more streamline and consistent experience no matter what platform is being used.鈥
Here are some helpful pointers to remember when navigating the mylasalle Portal:
Whether you鈥檙e a student or employee at La 91直播, the mylasalle Portal gives you access to the most-essential resources on campus. You can check your La 91直播 email from the Portal. You can launch a Zoom meeting with one click. And you have free access to every tool in the Microsoft Office suite, including cloud-based storage through OneDrive.
Search (and save) your Favorites
The search bar at the top of the homepage makes it incredibly easy to locate what you鈥檙e looking for鈥攗nless you already established your favorites. Then it鈥檚 even easier. Click the star icon in the lower-right corner of any feature or channel that you use frequently. This way, you can lock in its place under the Favorites banner on your Portal homepage for quick access. Utilize the 91直播 mobile app, available for iOS and Android in the app stores, for quick access on the go.
Students looking for a job or an internship, or seeking academic support, know they can turn to the Portal. La 91直播鈥檚 Career Center has the tools every student needs, regardless of your major, program, or graduation year. The Career Center channel in the Portal gives immediate access to Handshake, internship and job searches, workshops, and other helpful resources. Similarly, students can access the Center for Academic Achievement鈥檚 resources for help with their coursework鈥攚hether it鈥檚 using Starfish to schedule a tutoring session or seeking supplemental instruction with their peers Students can also use DegreeWorks to monitor their progress toward degree completion.
The health and wellness of the La 91直播 community remains the University鈥檚 top priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. And the mylasalle Portal links you to the resources aimed at keeping yourself and others safe. The daily check-in form? It鈥檚 there. The disclosure form, should you test positive or have a close-contact exposure? That鈥檚 there, too. Direct links to La 91直播鈥檚 case dashboard and health and safety guidelines? Yes and yes.
The Br. LUWIS self-service tab is the one-stop shop for La 91直播 students, faculty, and staff. It鈥檚 where you can update your personal information on file with the University and register for classes and create a roster for next semester, or check in on your housing and financial aid applications, check your ebill and make tuition payments, and submit timesheets or leave reports.
The University keeps students, faculty, and staff up to date on campus current events with its announcements section. It鈥檚 also where public safety advisories are published, in the event La 91直播 needs to communicate in real time about an urgent issue. This section integrates smoothly with the 91直播 mobile app, Nielsen said, with announcements that can be pushed out to smartphones.
There are incident reporting tools to quickly connect you with Student Development & Campus Life, Public Safety, Facilities, and the Information Technology Helpdesk.
Submitting feedback
The mylasalle Portal is continuously updated. To suggest improvements or report any issues with the content or services in the portal, please use the Send Feedback link under your account menu.
鈥擟hristopher A. Vito