In order to logon to PRISM, D2L, e-mail or the campus computers you must obtain your network username and password. To obtain your network username and password, click here.
Protect your password! It allows access to services on the network. If your account is used inappropriately by another, you will be held responsible. Log off whenever you are leaving your computer unattended.
Students should check their campus e-mail frequently for important campus information. To access campus e-mail, click here.
Student e-mail addresses are comprised of their campus network username followed by @uwc.edu.
Students may obtain their network username and password by clicking here.
Never respond to e-mails asking for your password or other personal identification. The IT department will never ask you for this kind of information!
There are computers available on campus to access the Internet in the Computer Lab and Library.
To use the wireless network at UWMC you have to first connect to UWMC's public wireless network. Open your wireless internet connections on your laptop, find mthpublic, and click connect. Once you are connected to mthpublic, open an Internet browser. You will be redirected to the UWMC wireless logon page. Enter your network username and password and click submit. Please see an IT staff person in the computer lab or library for assistance if needed.
Your Technology Fee provides 200 pages or $10 at $.05/per single-sided page of standard (black) printing each semester. Color printing is available in the computer lab (rooms 145 -146) and the library. Color printing costs $0.25 per single-sided page. Additional pages can be purchased in the Business Office in $2.00 blocks.
You can check your current print balance and print job history by double clicking the print balance icon on any campus computer desktop and logging in with your username and password.
By default, printing will be in black only. You must choose the color printer from the Printer Name field. Go to File and select Print. Choose a printer by dropping down the Printer Name field. Select the printer. In many cases the default is also double-sided prints - this may also be changed in the print properties if you would prefer single-sided. Please ask for assistance if needed.
You have use of storage space on our campus network to keep your personal documents. Your files can be saved and retrieved from "My Documents" on any network computer. All material in "My Documents" will be deleted after the last day of final exams each semester.
Desire2Learn (D2L) is the UW Colleges course management system. It provides a way for your instructors to integrate online materials and activities into your courses. Many of the courses you will take at UWMC will require you to use D2L.
D2L Quick Start Guide for Students
You can access D2L from the campus homepage or by going to https://d2l.uwc.edu/.
To sign in to D2L, use your network username and password.
Courses you are currently enrolled in that use D2L will be listed on your D2L homepage on the course start date, or 1-2 business days after enrolling (if you enroll on or after the start date).
D2L Troubleshooting:
All users working from home should do a system check before logging in.
Trouble logging in? Verify your network username & password
For further assistance, e-mail mthit@uwc.edu.
PRISM is the UW Colleges online registration system. It shows where students can schedule classes, find out tuition balances, view financial aid information, final grades, and more.
Please see Registration Procedures for more information about registering with PRISM. Use your network username and password to log in.
Some issues may need to be addressed at Central IT in Madison.
To contact them directly:
Central IT Service
Center
E-mail: servicecenter@uwex.uwc.edu
Toll free: 1-888-893-9892
Website: http://uwex.uwc.edu/it/support/
UW Colleges Online students and instructors should contact the UW Colleges Online Helpdesk or e-mail them at uwconlinesupport@uwc.edu or call 1-877-449-1877.
