IT Checklist for New Students

Navigate to wjc.onelogin.com (This takes you to OneLogin, our single sign-on (SSO) page.)

Sign in using:

• Email Address: Found in your IT Welcome Packet.
• Password: Your temporary password from the Welcome Packet.

You will then be asked to create a new password. Be sure to create a strong password and store it in a safe place. 

This password will be used to access your William James College email, OneLogin portal, and many other school resources throughout your time at the College.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required for all William James College accounts. You must complete MFA enrollment before you can access your email and other college systems.

To learn more about MFA is and how to sign up for it, please check out our our Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Two Factor Authentication (2FA) guides.

MFA adds an extra layer of security to your account by requiring a second form of verification when you sign in. This helps protect your personal information and William James College resources from unauthorized access.

Installing the OneLogin browser extension provides the easiest way to access College applications.

Click the Add OneLogin Extension button, and the download will start. If you are using Chrome, you will be taken to the Chrome Web Store.

If you are using a different browser or need more detailed steps, please visit this article: Using OneLogin

William James College uses Microsoft Outlook for email.

To access your email:

1. Visit wjc.onelogin.com.
2. Select Category.
3. Choose Everything from the dropdown menu.

       4. Select the Outlook tile.

CampusNexus is William James College's student information system where you can:

• Register for classes
• View billing information
• Update your personal information
• Access academic records

To access CampusNexus:

1. Sign in to wjc.onelogin.com.
2. Select Category > Everything.
3. Open the Student Information Portal tile.

After logging in:

1. Select My Profile.
2. Choose My Information.
3. Verify your contact information is accurate. If any information is incorrect, please contact the Registrar's office by messaging Registrar@williamjames.edu.
4. Under the SMS section:
   • Confirm your mobile phone number.
   • Check Enable SMS Messaging so you receive important campus notifications

3. Verify your contact information is accurate. If any information is incorrect, please contact the Registrar's office by messaging Registrar@williamjames.edu

4. Under the SMS section:

• Confirm your mobile phone number.
• Check the box next to Enable SMS Messaging? so you receive important campus notifications

During Orientation, there will be a scheduled time to have your photo taken and receive your Student ID.

If you cannot attend during Orientation, please contact Support@williamjames.edu to schedule an alternate appointment.

Library Resources are also accessible from OneLogin, by viewing Category: Library Resources

The school provides the following software for free to students.

Going forward, you can access all of these systems through the William James College OneLogin portal. We recommend bookmarking wjc.onelogin.com for quick and easy access.

Answers to many commonly asked questions, along with helpful guides and resources, are available on our Support Site at support.williamjames.edu.

If you need assistance or have a question, you can contact the IT Help Desk by emailing Support@williamjames.edu.

Canvas is an online learning management system (LMS) where you can manage your classes, submit assignments, and communicate with your teachers. Canvas can be accessed on a computer or phone, but a computer is strongly recommended. 

Please note:

• You will not have access to Canvas until they are officially enrolled in at least one cours
• You will typically see courses appear in Canvas on or before the first day of class.
• You will also have access to a Technology Orientation course that introduces William James College systems and resources.

If the semester has begun and your course(s) have not appeared in Canvas, please contact your Program Advisor or Department Chair.

To learn more about Canvas, you can check out these articles.

The IT Department is always looking for work study students! This is a paid position with flexible hours. If you are interested, please email Support@williamjames.edu

Note from Career Services:

All new students will be able to access their CareerLink accounts during the first week of classes at William James College. Please read this article for more infromation about Career Link.