The Center for eLearning supports ßÏÀÖÔ° and ßÏÀÖÔ°-collaborative students with technology-enhanced courses offered through BlazeVIEW and GoVIEW. In addition to online courses using BlazeVIEW, such as SmartPath and eDegree, the Center provides assistance to students in USG collaborative initiatives including the Georgia ONmyLINE (GOML), eLanguage, and eCore programs delivered via GoVIEW.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before registering for a course each semester, please make an appointment to see your advisor. Information about advising and how to make an appointment can be found on the How Advising Works at ßÏÀÖÔ° page.

Visual Schedule Builder is a dynamic, real-time class scheduling and registration tool. VSB arranges your desired courses into conflict-free timetable options and displays them in an easy-to-read weekly schedule.

  • Log into  using your ßÏÀÖÔ° email and password.
  • Click Visual Schedule Builder from the Portals list.

* If Visual Schedule Builder is not listed on your screen, click View All and scroll down to select it from the alphabetical listing of portals.

With Banner, you can search for available courses for the semester. You can also register for courses, check grades, and access your student account and financial aid information.

  • Log into  using your ßÏÀÖÔ° email and password, then click the Banner button.
  • From this page, click the Registration Menu, then click Registration.
  • On the Registration page, click Browse Classes to search for available courses.
NOTE: Before you can register for your first eCore class, you will need to complete the eCore Introduction Quiz.  For more information about eCore, see the eCore questions on this page or go directly to .

Course Locations

BlazeVIEW is the online course system at ßÏÀÖÔ°, and GoVIEW is the University System of Georgia collaborative online course system.

Refer to the table below to determine whether your class is in BlazeVIEW or GoVIEW based on the course campus designation or section identification in the Visual Schedule Builder. Click on the table to open a larger version in a new tab or window.

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Course Availability and Access 

Please remember you will not have access to your courses until the first day of class as indicated in your schedule. Your course access will end approximately 60 days following the last day of the course. Be sure to download and save any information you may need later before your course access ends. 

Verify your course start date in your schedule if you are unable to access a course. If the start date has passed and you are still unable to access the course, please email blazeview@valdosta.edu for assistance.

Finding and Pinning Courses

Your courses for the current semester should be automatically pinned in both the Course Search list and the My Courses widget. If you cannot locate your courses, follow the steps in the How to Find and Pin Your Courses in BlazeVIEW guide. 

Access to BlazeVIEW and GoVIEW - Account Creation

Your BlazeVIEW or GoVIEW account will be created within 24-48 hours following your registration in a course that meets through that system.

A BlazeVIEW account is created after you register for a course that meets in BlazeVIEW. A GoVIEW account is created after you register for a course that meets in GoVIEW.

You will only be able to access BlazeVIEW or GoVIEW if you have a current or previous course within that system. 

 

BlazeVIEW Access and Login Process

To access BlazeVIEW, login to  and click the BlazeVIEW icon at the top of the screen. You will automatically be logged in to BlazeVIEW.

GoVIEW Access and First Login Process

To access GoVIEW, go to ßÏÀÖÔ° Courses in GoVIEW and click the green Login to GoVIEW button.

  • Your GoVIEW Username
Your GoVIEW username is the first part of your ßÏÀÖÔ° e-mail address (before @valdosta.edu), followed by _vsu. (Example: ßÏÀÖÔ° email address jadoe@valdosta.edu will have the GoVIEW username: jadoe_vsu.) 
  • Setting Up Your GoVIEW Password
The first time you log in to GoVIEW, click "Forgot Password" on the login screen and enter your username on the screen that opens. Do not enter your email address.

A password link will be sent to your valdosta.edu email address. The email will be sent from donotreply@donotreply.view.usg.edu. If you do not see this email in your inbox, please check your junk folder as well.

If you do not receive the 'donotreply' password link email within 24 hours, contact the eCore Helpdesk at 678-839-5300, 1-855-933-2673 or ecore@ecampus.usg.edu.

 

SmartPath Core and eCore both offer courses that satisfy core curriculum requirements at ßÏÀÖÔ°. The main differences are:

Comparison between SmartPath Core and eCore Courses

Comparison between SmartPath Core and eCore courses

SmartPath Core

eCore

Portal BlazeVIEW GoVIEW
Instructors ßÏÀÖÔ° faculty only USG faculty from colleges and universities across Georgia
Cost eTuition Rate eCore Rate
Online Course and Technical Support Support resources are located on the ßÏÀÖÔ° campus and include the Solutions Center and the Center for eLearning. Support resources are primarily your eCore Liaison and the eCore support team.

 

SmartPath Core courses are offered through BlazeVIEW and are taught solely by ßÏÀÖÔ° faculty, with support resources located on the ßÏÀÖÔ° Campus. 

eCore classes are offered through GoVIEW and are taught by faculty from across the university system. Course support is primarily through your eCore liaison and the team.

For more information on tuition and fees for online undergraduate courses, see the Tuition and Fee Schedules page.

You only need to take the if you meet all of the following criteria:

  • You have never taken an eCore class before.
  • The class you want to sign up for is an eCore class. The campus location is listed in Banner and the Visual Schedule Builder as eCore Campus.

Before registering for a course each semester, please make an appointment to see your advisor. Information about advising and how to make an appointment can be found on the How Advising Works at ßÏÀÖÔ° page.

If you have never taken an eCore class, you will need to complete the eCore Introduction Quiz before you will be able to register.  For more information about eCore, see the eCore questions on this page or go directly to .

Click on the image below to view or download the How to Register for an eCore Class guide.

If the eCore class you are trying to register for is full, please contact the to request an override into the class.

 

eCore Registration Flowchart

 

Before making any changes to your course schedule, please make an appointment with your advisor to examine how these changes may affect your progress, grades, and financial obligations.

Adding or Dropping an Online Course

Students may add or drop a class during the official drop/add period at the beginning of each semester.  The official drop/add period is generally the first week of classes during regular fall/spring terms but is shorter during summer and other shorter terms. Dropping a class is not the same as withdrawing from a class, see Dropping vs. Withdrawing from Classes

  • Pre-registration, Regular Registration, and Late Registration
    • From before classes begin and usually the first week of class, although this may be a shorter period during abbreviated terms. Consult the Registrar's academic calendar for the schedule each semester.
    • During this time, students may add and drop through Banner.   
  • After registration is closed
    • Generally after the first week of class.
    • If students need to drop or add, they must obtain a drop/add form and a late registration appeal form from the Registrar’s Office, which you can download on the Forms page. 

The Adding or Dropping a Course page can provide you with more detailed information and resources.

Withdrawing from an Online Course

Students may withdraw from courses following the drop/add period until the designated withdrawal date by completing the online withdrawal process on Banner

For more information about withdrawing from a course and what to do if you need to withdraw after the designated withdrawal date, please visit the Withdrawal Policy page.

With some limitations, you can access BlazeVIEW and GoVIEW through a browser on your smartphone or tablet. We recommend downloading and using the Google Chrome browser app on your mobile device. 

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