How soon can I travel to the US using my F1 Visa and Form I-20?

September 9, 2019

All F1 Visa holders are permitted to enter the US no sooner than 30 days prior to the start of classes for their first semester.

What is a Form I-20 and why do I need it?

A Form I-20 is an official US Immigration document that will be provided to you after completion of all the admission requirements for international students. You may use the information… View Article

When can I register for classes?

You are permitted to register for classes as soon as you receive notice of full admission via email. You are required to register only for courses that are part of… View Article

Activity Stream

September 3, 2019

Stay informed about upcoming events and your progress in your courses by viewing the Activity Stream. Check the Activity stream for announcements form your instructor, NWFSC, and LTech.

Alternative Formats

Documents in Blackboard are available in different formats like audio and HTML for better mobile device viewing. To download a document in an alternative format, select the three dots next… View Article

Assignments

To add a file or video to an assignment, use the icons in the tool bar. For more information, go to Blackboard Assignment Help.

Blackboard Mobile App

You can download the Blackboard mobile app on your mobile devices so that you can access your course on the go. The app was not designed to allow students to take… View Article

Calendar

Check with your instructor if you are not sure where to look for assignment due dates. Some instructors may list due dates in the course syllabus. For information about how… View Article

Courses

Courses become available on the first day of the semester. You can search for your courses or filter them. You can search by course name or CRN (5-digit Course Reference Number). To make a… View Article

Gradebook

To view your grades, select the Gradebook icon in the top right corner of your course page. For more information about how to check grades in the Gradebook, go to Blackboard… View Article