Steps to Log into PLATO

Welcome Students!

To log into PLATO, go to www.westfield.ma.edu/plato. Click the ‘Log into Plato’ button.

OPTION 1 Use your MyWestfield Single Sign On (SSO) Credentials.

  • YOU MUST USE OPTION 2 to log into the Blackboard App.

At the bottom of the page click the drop down to the right of the words “Sign in with third party account”. Then click on “Log in Using MyWestfield Credentials.”

        • If you have trouble with your MyWestfield (SSO) login, please contact the Technology Support Desk or visit them in the Ely Library.
        • ADD/DROP students:  please be aware that it will take up to 24 hours for your course to show up in PLATO after you have registered using the add/drop process.

OPTION 2: Log in with the original Plato login on the top of the page (scroll down for more details).

      • Your user name will be:  your first initial, last name and last 4 digits of your Campus Wide ID (CWID).  All lower case (ex: jdoe2345).
      • Your initial password will be:  your CWID with a capital A (ex: A00012345). Please reset your password
      • You can find your CWID in your MyWestfield account, on your WSU bill, or your schedule. If you still can’t find it, you can call 413-572-5218 for assistance.
      • For issues with Option 2 or any PLATO issues, please click here to go to the PLATO Help Desk to submit a detailed help ticket.

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Special programs such as ACE, CTE or various Community Ed programs will need to log in with (Option 2) the original Plato Login. Once you are loaded into the Plato system you will receive an email from Joe Axenroth with your log in credentials. Be sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive this info by the day before your class begins.

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Special Notes:

      • PLATO SUPPORT:  for any PLATO issues, please click here to go to the PLATO Help Desk to submit a detailed help ticket.
      • ADD/DROP students:  please be aware that it will take up to 24 hours for your course to show up in PLATO after you have registered using the add/drop process.
      • To log into the BLACKBOARD APP you MUST USE OPTION 2.

Feel free to contact CIT between 8:30 and 4:30 Monday to Friday if you need further assistance.  You can call us at 413-572-8130, or email us at cit@westfield.ma.edu.

Thank you!