{"id":8728,"date":"2026-04-28T08:51:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westfield.ma.edu\/plato\/?page_id=8728"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:04:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:04:03","slug":"students-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westfield.ma.edu\/plato\/students-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Students: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

STUDENTS<\/strong> WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW<\/strong><\/h1>\n

2026 \u2013 2027<\/strong><\/h1>\n

LOG INTO PLATO<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For online and all other classes using the PLATO system visit the PLATO Home Page<\/a> and click on the \u2018Log into PLATO\u2019 button. For assistance with PLATO related issues you can stop in to the Center for Instructional Technology, located in Wilson 114 or call 413-572-8130. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30.<\/p>\n

If you have trouble logging in contact Technology Support at 413.572.4357 or supportdesk@westfield.ma.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

LATE REGISTRATION & ACCESS TO CLASSES <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Students registering through ADD\/DROP will have quick access to their courses in PLATO. If you do not see your courses in PLATO let your instructor know immediately.<\/p>\n

ACCESS TO CLASSES <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Students will be able to log in shortly before the semester begins and should complete the \u201cStudent Overview\u201d training\u202fcourse to get familiar with PLATO. Students may see their courses\u202fbut will not be able to access them until 8 am on the first day of classes. Students must log in within the first 48 hours\u202fof the class start date, or within 48 hours of registration.\"\"<\/p>\n

PROGRAMS & DEGREES ONLINE <\/strong><\/h2>\n

WSU offers Bachelor\u2019s Completion Programs in Accounting, Management, Finance, Marketing, Criminal Justice, History, Liberal Studies, Psychology, RN-BSN and Social Work;<\/p>\n

Graduate Online\/Hybrid Programs, Masters in Social Work, Masters in Criminal Justice, Masters in Business Administration, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. For program information visit Online Degree Programs at WSU<\/a> \u00a0or call DGCE @ 413-572-8020 or send email to wsucgce@westfield.ma.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

REQUIREMENTS & COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Students must have access to a computer with an internet connection, an email account, and the ability to download software. Chromebooks, tablets, and phones are not recommended as the primary device for online classes. Some courses may require the use and\/or download of various programs, which may include the use of proctored test exam monitoring software.<\/p>\n

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NEED HELP WITH PLATO AND CAMPUS RESOURCES? <\/strong><\/h2>\n