McMaster University
WebCT
Login
Help Resources
Student Resources
Designer Resources
TA Resources
Prep For WebCT Use
STEP 1: Ensure Access
STEP 2: Configure Your Browser
STEP 3: Download Plug-ins
Your WebCT TA Role
Get Help
Administrative Information
Contact Us
Helping Faculty Teach with Technology
 

STEP 1: Ensure that you have the proper Login Information

Your WebCT User ID and Password is your MAC ID.
USER ID: Your MAC ID (eg: if your email id is: janed@mcmaster.ca; then your User ID is: janed).

PASSWORD: Your WebCT password is your MAC ID password.

If you do not have a MAC ID, you will need to register for one.

How do I get my MAC ID?

UNDERGRADUATE and GRADUATE STUDENTS:

(Excerpt from: http://www.mcmaster.ca/uts/mugsi_reg.htm)

To get a MAC ID, Go to the MUGSI page.

  • Click on ‘Activate Your MAC ID’
  • Follow all the prompts to complete the registration.
  • Choose a strong password: it has to be at least 8 characters long, and has to include at least one character from two of the four groups below:
    • Uppercase letters: A, B, C, ...Z
    • Lowercase letters: a,b,c, ..z
    • Numerals: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
    • Symbols on the keyboard that aren't letters or numerals: ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( )_ + - = { } | [ ] \ : " ; ' < > ? , . /

FACULTY AND STAFF:


Last updated: May 2005