Before you start your classes, these are the links and contacts for technical services you will need to be a fully online student in the graduate programs at Middle Georgia State University. For issues directly related to a course site, contact the instructor by email first.

1. For setting up your email account, go to:
   www.mga.edu/email
2. For access to and setting up SWORDS (Student Web Organized Records and Data System):
   www.mga.edu/swords
3. For access to online learning platforms (BrightSpace/D2L), go to:
   www.mga.edu/d2l
4. For BrightSpace login, 24/7 support, browser requirements, etc., go to:
   https://mga.view.usg.edu/d2l/login
5. For in-depth BrightSpace FAQ:
   mga.view.usg.edu/d2l/lms/faq/view_external_Faq.d2l?ou=436953v
   Hint: With any access that requires a birthday, check with the Registrar's Office if you cannot get access, since sometimes a birth date has been keyed incorrectly.
6. For general tech support questions, contact the Help Desk, which has a direct line during normal business hours EST:
   478.471.2023 or 478.934.3319
   www.mga.edu/technology