Student Tools for a Successful Semester

Before Starting Classes

• Read How to be Successful at UA-PTC
• Review the Academic Calendar for important dates.
• Download the UA-PTC Mobile App at www.uaptc.edu/app.
• Install Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook) for FREE: To get started, log into Office 365 with your @students.uaptc.edu or @uaptc.edu e-mail and password. Click install office. For instructions, see the following tutorials: Windows | Mac 

Develop a Routine

• Make sure you have all your supplies for class - Laptop, textbook or ebook, pencil or pen, paper, planner and any additional materials. If you are using a laptop for online classes, make sure you have headphones with a microphone if possible for listening to lectures or discussions.
• Is your laptop charged? Check the night before class to make sure your laptop is charged. If not, try and find a near place where you could plug it in.
• Turn off your cell phone - If your taking classes online or in-person, turning off your cell phone before class will prevent you from any distractions when receiving a text messages and notifications.
• Course Syllabus - Keep in touch with your instructors as the semester progresses. Instructor, department chair, and school dean information is provided on each syllabus.
• Check your campus e-mail - Check your campus e-mail daily for important e-mails from the college.

Department E-mails

Academic Advising: advising@uaptc.edu
Blackboard Support: blackboard@uaptc.edu
Records: records@uaptc.edu
Financial Aid: finaid@uaptc.edu
Student Billing: studentbilling@uaptc.edu
Disability Services: disabilityserv@uaptc.edu
Counseling: counseling@uaptc.edu
Admissions: admissions@uaptc.edu
Testing Center: testingcenter@uaptc.edu
Administrative Computing: admincomputing@uaptc.edu
Bookstore: theuaptcbookstore@textbookbrokers.com
TRiO: trio-sss@uaptc.edu
TRiO VUB: trio-vub@uaptc.edu

Technology Resources

• Online IT Help Desk - Tech support for Workday and Blackboard, reset your password, add campus e-mail to your mobile, campus WiFi information, and more.
• Recommended Technology for Blackboard - Recommended technology, equipment, and helpful resources for students taking online courses.
• Microsoft 365 Training - Training tutorials for Microsoft 365 products.

Microsoft OneDrive

• OneDrive Access - 1TB of space for files that can be accessed from any computer or mobile device (access by logging into My Apps).
• OneDrive 101 - Two page step-by-step handout for using OneDrive.

Microsoft Teams

• Microsoft Teams - Direct access to the web version (access by logging into My Apps).
• Download Microsoft Teams - Download Microsoft Teams on any device.
• Microsoft Teams Training Resources - Training resources for chats, calls, meetings, posting messages and more!

Zoom

• Download Zoom - Direct access for downloading Zoom services, including the mobile app.
• Zoom Tutorials - Several video tutorials for using different Zoom features.

Computer Labs on Campus

Students can access high-speed internet and updated software at several locations:

• UA-PTC Ottenheimer Libraries: Both Main Campus and Little Rock-South have computer labs.
• Learning Assistance Center: Located on the 3rd floor of the Campus Center on Main Campus.
• BTC Open Lab: Visit the 2nd floor of the Business Technology Center on Main Campus.

• How to be Successful at UA-PTC
• Student Tools for a Successful Semester
• Tutoring Services
• Collaboration Center
• Technology Help Center
• Campus News
• Academic Calendar
• Campus Calendar
• Final Exam Schedule
• Schedule of Classes
• Diamond Bus Pass Program
• Student Life and Leadership
• Counseling and Disability Services
• Academic Advising and Career Services
• Food Pantry
• Dining Services
• Student Employment
• Records
• Faculty and Staff Directory
• Campus Mail