Online Learning

Getting Started in Online, Hybrid, Blended, Hyflex Courses at SUNY Niagara

Thank you for choosing to study with SUNY Niagara. You are enrolled in an (online, hybrid, blended, or hyflex) course for the upcoming semester.  The Spring semester begins January 16, 2024, but certain module courses begin at various times. You should check your course schedule on Banner Web.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  
The course will open in Brightspace 5 days prior to the actual start date of the course.  Check the course tile for access start date. We do this to give you an opportunity to review the course content. Take a moment to read the announcements, course syllabus, schedule, and “Welcome-Getting Stared” instructions posted by your instructor.  

Step 1: Use your T-Wolves username and password to log in to Brightspace. If you Forgot Brightspace/ T-Wolves/Office 365 Password contact OIT at (716)-210-2505, twolvesassistance@niagaracc.suny.edu

Access Brightspace through the SUNY Niagara website —> MySUNY Niagara—> click on Brightspace. Ensure you log in before the course start date to guarantee access. For further assistance, email gfox@niagaracc.suny.edu, call 716-614-6488, or watch video to learn how to login to Brighspace.

Step 2: Access your course by logging in and checking the schedule, syllabus, and professor’s announcements. Your professor provides a “Welcome-Start Here!” guide for course initiation and required materials. For blended courses, the announcement should include Zoom login details for the first class, so mark the live Zoom class times on your schedule.  If the course is Hyflex you can choose your preference and change the mode on how you attend from one class meeting to the next as needed. The days/times listed in Banner Web are the times you can choose to attend the class on campus/virtual, check the course announcement or syllabus.

Wolf Packed-Course Materials

Visit the Wolf Packed webpage for-student information and FAQs. This low-cost, low-stress program ensures you have all required course materials by the first day of classes. After registration, check your email or use the Wolf Packed widget in Brightspace to confirm your order and select your preferred method of receiving materials. For assistance, contact Hannah, the Store Manager at the Sanborn campus bookstore, using the information provided below. Watch video to learn how to verify your Wolf Packed order

Hannah Lewandowski, Store Manager 
Phone: 716-614-6840 Option 3 
Email: hlewandowski@bncollege.com 
Location: SUNY Niagara Campus Bookstore 
G Building / Student Center

Still Need Help? 

If you are new to online, hybrid, blended, or hyflex learning, or if you are just starting with Brightspace, check out extra resources. Visit Brightspace Essentials for Learners to watch tutorial videos and get instructions on navigating your Brightspace course. You will find details on workshops, the Brightspace Pulse App, Multi-Factor Authentication, Office365 login, password change, and Wolf Packed-Course Materials. Do not forget to contact your Online Learning & Brightspace Student Support Specialist if you still need help.