Technical Skills

Access Stout is where, among other things, you can search and register for classes, pay bills, and update your personal information. Select from the topic list below to reveal more information.

Finding Courses

For information on how to browse the course catalog and search for classes view Searching for Courses in Access Stout [PDF].

Transcripts

You can order an official transcript online from Registration and Records [PDF]. However, many times an unofficial transcript may be acceptable and you can print your unofficial transcripts through Access Stout.

Updating Personal Address

It is important that Access Stout always has the correct address on file for you to make sure that you get important documents such as your diploma. Make sure to update you address via Access Stout [PDF] whenever you move.

Apply for Graduation

You can apply for graduation [PDF] via Access Stout. Note: this is only one step of the process to apply for graduation. For additional information see the Graduate School's graduation page.

Billing

Student Business Services has information about methods of payments and payment due dates.

Enrolling/Registering for Classes

How to Register for Classes Using Access Stout [PDF] is a step-by-step guide on how to add, drop and swap classes.

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions for students page for common issues, questions and problems. For an general introduction to the learning environment, view Getting Started with Learning Environment.

The following links lead to specific help pages.

To see videos explaining how to use various areas of the D2L site, view the D2L videos page.

Discussions

Post, read and reply to messages with others enrolled in the class

Dropbox
Submit assignments through the D2L by uploading the file to the appropriate folder

Email
Send email from within D2L to others in your class

Grades
Check your grads on assignments and tests, view class averages and feedback from the professor

Locker
Upload and store files in D2L for easy access from any computer

Quizzes
Take a quiz, review quiz results, and see class statistics for a quiz

Accessibility
How to navigate and interact with the D2L website using assistive technologies

Calendar
View dates posted for projects due dates, office hours, and exam information or add personal events to track group meetings, milestones, and deadlines

Chat
Use the chat tool to brainstorm ideas, hold debates and discussions, or organize a remote study group

Checklist
Professors use the checklist to highlight important or required assignments, readings, or other tasks to complete

Classlist
See who's enrolled in your course, who's online and send emails

Content
Organize and share course materials such as a syllabus, lecture notes, readings, etc.

Every student gets a free webmail account, this would be your "username@my.uwstout.edu" account. The following links lead to a help document that contains step-by-step instructions.