LibGuides: Moodle Quick Start Guide for Students: Getting Started in Moodle

Getting Started in Moodle

Your Moodle site is linked directly to your school's main systems for security and convenience.

Step 1: Go to your main Student Portal/Homepage. The most direct way to access your courses is by signing into the CIA Main Menu with your student username and password.
Step 2: Find the “My Classes” block (picture below). This area will contain all courses currently available for you to access. When you click on a selected course from “My Classes” block in the main menu, you should be automatically logged into Moodle.
Step 3: Log In. Use your standard student ID and password (the same one you use for email and registration).

Pro-Tips:

Once you are logged in, you may want to bookmark the Moodle page for quicker access in the future.

If you don’t see your class listed in Moodle, it means your instructor hasn’t opened it to be accessed yet. You can email the instructor as a reminder.

The key takeaway is this: Because Moodle has deeper features, you MUST interact with it more often and pay close attention to the layout your instructor uses.

Once you log in, you will land on your Dashboard. This is the most important page!

Moodle Feature	What It Is	First Action
Dashboard	Your personalized home screen. It shows a list of all the courses you are currently enrolled in- be mindful of online, hybrid, and in-person classes.	Check the Course Overview block. This lists all your upcoming deadlines (assignments, quizzes) in one place. Check it daily!
Navigation Drawer	The menu is usually on the left side of the screen. It has links to your Dashboard, Site Home, Calendar, and specific course links.	Click the course name (e.g., "ENG 101-Fall 2025") to enter the class and see the content.
Course Page	The actual classroom. Content is usually organized by Weeks, Modules, or Topics.	Review the first section for the Syllabus and a "Start Here" announcement from your instructor.
Calendar	A tool that automatically populates with all the due dates from all your courses where the instructor is using moodle.	Use this to plan your week and manage your time effectively.