To be successful in your course you need the right technology tools. Review the technology requirements for registering and participating in Professional and Continuing Education courses below.
A computer or mobile device with reliable internet connection is required to participate in Professional and Continuing Education courses at Ohio State. Some courses have additional requirements that necessitate the use of a computer and specific software. In some instances, you may need a particular type of computing device for use during the course (e.g., tablet, Windows PC, MacBook) which is not provided by Ohio State. Some courses may require additional technology tools or software (e.g., Zoom, webcam, microphone, Microsoft Office, etc.). Please see the registration page for course-specific technology requirements prior to registering or the best contact for technology or course content questions.
Registration Account
You will need an account in the registration system which will allow you to register for courses, access your course schedule, transcripts, certificates, and more.
To set-up your account
- From the Registration System login,
- Under I am a new to the university, enter your email address.
- Click Create Account.
- You will be taken to a Contact Information page. Fill out all the required fields.
- Click Submit.
- You will receive an email with a link to create a password.
- Login to the registration site with your email and newly created password.
- You will be prompted to initial the Privacy Policy. Once you have entered your initials, click Save.
Your account with the registration system is complete.
Alternatively, if you are registering for a course during the check out process you will be prompted to create an account and will follow the same steps outlined above.
To access your course schedule:
- Log in to the Registration System using the Ohio State Login option.
- Click My Course Schedule.
Once you register, if the course is in Canvas, you will then be enrolled in the Canvas course. Learn more about Canvas below.
Canvas
Canvas is Ohio State’s learning management system (LMS), an online platform used for the administration of public course offerings including professional and continuing education courses. This is where you will engage with your course if the course is offered online or contains online components.
To access your courses in Canvas, you must have an active Ohio State lastname.# account and be enrolled in a Professional and Continuing Education course through continuinged.osu.edu. Learners new to Ohio State who don't already have a lastname.# account will receive an email from servicedesk@osu.edu with instructions to activate their account and set a password.
Allow 1 hour after registering for a course and activating your Ohio State lastname.# account to be able to access your course in the learning management system.
For more information on navigating and using the tools within Canvas, browse the Canvas Getting Started Resources.
Get Help
For support with registration, payment, and accessibility accommodations, contact the Enrollment Support team.
For support with password issues after registering for a course, contact the Ohio State IT Service Desk via phone and email.
- Phone: 614-688-4357 (HELP)
- Email: ServiceDesk@osu.edu
Additionally, you can reset your password after registration at my.osu.edu.
Accessibility Accommodations
Professional and Continuing Education at The Ohio State University is committed to providing inclusive and accessible learning environments that support the success of all learners. If you require accommodation for a disability or encounter barriers to accessing required technology, contact Enrollment Support by emailing support-continuinged@osu.edu or calling 614-292-7122 during business hours (Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST/EDT, excluding holidays).
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