Northpointe students experiencing problems using/accessing their computer account, URSA, WEBCT, etc., are highly encouraged to seek help from Mr. Daugherty in the campus library. He has vast experience helping students overcome computer difficulties. Sometimes an error message may instruct a student to go to an office on the main campus for help. Please save yourself the trip by seeking help on the Northpointe Campus.
Steps for logging into URSA:
1. Access the website at www.iup.edu/ursa.
2. Select "Login to secure area."
3. When asked to enter your USER ID, enter your Student ID number (located above your picture on your I-Card.) Be sure to include the @ symbol. This is your student ID number, which you will use throughout your entire collegiate career at IUP. Please keep this number with your records.
4. When asked to enter your PIN, enter the PIN number. This is a temporary PIN used for your initial login into URSA. Since this is the first time you have logged into URSA, you will be prompted to create a new PIN number. As you choose this PIN number, please create a personalized six-digit number that only you will know. Protect this number as you would a bank debit card pin number. You will use this number to access URSA in order to register for classes, check your financial aid status, student account billing information, and other various items.
5. You will be taken to a login verification question screen. This page helps you create a login verification question and answer that you may use later to reset your PIN if you do not remember it.
Accessing your IUP e-mail account:
1. While still logged into URSA, select the "Personal Information" tab on the top of the screen.
2. Select "Display Your IUP Computer Account Information for Students."
3. This will take you to a webpage containing a table with all of your account information listed. Print this screen or copy this information. When you have recorded this information, select the Exit option at the top of the form. This will then exit you from URSA.
4. Then go to http://imail.iup.edu to access IUP’s web-based e-mail client.
5. Enter your four-letter username and initial password from the information you recorded above from URSA.
6. It is recommended that you select the Settings button and change your password. AGAIN, it is extremely important that you remember your password.
7. Select the "Folders" button and then the "Inbox" to check your mail.
8. Check your e-mail frequently, as this is recognized as the primary method of communication with the university.
Accessing WEBCT:
1. Access the website at http://webct.iup.edu/webct/public/home.pl.
2. Select "Login to my WebCT."
3. Enter your four-letter username (your initial password is the same four letters).
4. It will prompt you to change your password.
5. It will prompt you to set a security question which you must answer in the event you forget your password.
(We recommend against trick questions that you may not be able to answer in the future.)
6. After logging in, you should see folders for the course(s) using WEBCT.
