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The following images and tables explain the layout of the My UMass Amherst page. Please review the information to learn more about the page.  
 

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After you log into Blackboard Learn, you will see the My UMass Amherst interface, where you can access your courses, grades and methods of communication, among other options. The numbers in the image above correspond to the table below. Please read through the descriptions to understand the information available to you on the My UMass Amherst page.

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My Courses
This area provides access to the courses in which you are enrolled.

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Help Desk Information
This area displays information on how to get 24/7 Help with Blackboard Learn, as well as how to get help with your UMass account information, UMass email, and SPIRE. Click "Access the Student
Orientation & Resource" to review video tutorials and other instructional materials related to taking classes at UMass Amherst.  

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Tools
The Tools menu displays tools such as Send Email, My Grades, and Calendar that are available to you as a student.

3My Announcements
All announcements made in all courses that you are enrolled in are listed here. 
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What's NewMy Messages
The What's New area displays new items that have been added to your courses. For example, new assignments, tests, or course content that have been added recentlyMy Messages area shows a listing of all courses that have unread messages.

5UMass Course Evaluation
The UMass Course Evaluation section displays all available evaluations for your courses. You should expect to see this module populated with evaluations closer to the end of the semester in which
you are enrolled.
 
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My Messages
The My Messages area shows a listing of all courses that have unread messages.

7

My Courses
This area provides access to the courses in which you are enrolled.



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My UMass Amherst Page
The My UMass Amherst page is the main page to view all courses for which you are enrolled. The My UMass Amherst Page also allows you to access your Tools, Announcements, Tasks, and Calendar Modules, as well as any others that you add to the My UMass Amherst Page.

7Global Navigation Menu
The Global Navigation Menu provides users an area to access important information about their courses quickly and conveniently from one location.
Students can view their progress and grades in their courses, and can view reminders of assignments that are due.
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Help & Resources
The Help & Resources page provides a list of resources such as the W.E.B DuBois Library website, the Continuing and Professional Education homepage, UMass Amherst Disability Services, and the UMass Amherst OMBUDS office.

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Logout
The Logout button allows you to log out of Blackboard Learn.

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