WorldWide Wildcats Weekly Email
August 27, 2019
Welcome all new and returning Kansas State University Global Campus students to the beginning of the fall 2019 semester. Note to self: you've got this! Charge your electronics, because every week for the next 16 weeks, we'll be delivering you need-to-know information just for distance students — aka the WorldWide Wildcats.
It's not too late! You have until Sept. 2 to enroll in additional courses that began Aug. 26. After that date, instructor permission is required. Search for available online classes using the KSIS course search.
As you progress through your online courses, you may encounter new technology-related terms or systems. This list of distance learning terminology may help identify some of the requirements or features in your courses. Don't worry, soon you will be proficient in higher ed lingo. Just don't put that on your resume. You might get some funny looks.
If you're having trouble navigating your new classes in Canvas, take the K-State Canvas Tour. Download the app on Android and iOS devices to take your courses with you on the go. Note: sign-in to "Kansas State University" on the app, not Kansas State University Global Campus. The latter is there to confuse you. No, it has a purpose, but we won't go into it. Just trust us.
As a K-State student you have access to free software, including Microsoft Office. The Microsoft Office package includes desktop and mobile app versions and can be installed on up to five PCs or Macs, five tablets and five phones. Batteries not included.
Student ID cards are available to K-State Global Campus students via postal mail. A digital color copy of a government-issued photo ID and photo are required. New cards are $18 and replacement cards are $20 (+ $1.50 postage). Apply for the Global Campus Wildcat ID here. If you live within a 50-mile radius, you're asked to visit the ID Center in the Student Union to obtain your Student ID. Use it as an excuse to visit campus? Treat yourself with a scoop or three of Call Hall ice cream while you're at it!
The university will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day. We will return on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and look forward to assisting you then..
