School of Business

Instruction for RAIN and WEBCT-VISTA

If you are a first time student at GSW, you need to log in to RAIN

1)       Go to GSW Website:  www.gsw.edu

2)       Click on the drop-down menu in the bottom left side of the website, and scroll down to RAIN. Click on RAIN.

 COME RAIN OR SHINE

GSW students have access to Banner Web!!!

Instructions on how to Login to RAIN are available at the following locations:

Instructions to Login to RAIN:

1. Go to the GSW homepage at http://www.gsw.edu/.  Click On RAIN.
2. At the RAIN main menu, select the Secured Access Login option from the drop-down menu.
3. Enter your User ID and PIN. Click on Login.
   (Your USER ID is your gswID#.  However, for a limited time, students may continue use their social security number for the USER ID.)
   (Your PIN MUST be a six-digit number.)

The first time you Login, your PIN will be set to the six digits of your birthday.

4. The next screen will require Login Verification Security Question and Answer.

Follow the directions and enter a question to which only you would know the answer. Then, type the answer. Click on Submit.

The first time you Login, you will be notified that your PIN has expired. Re-enter the original PIN [the six digits of your birthdate]. Next, create your own PIN. Remember, the PIN MUST be six numeral digits. Then, re-enter your new PIN and Click on Login.

On subsequent visits to the web, you will simply re-enter the new PIN you created. Your PIN may be changed at a later date. If you forget your PIN, simply click on the FORGOT PIN button. You will be prompted to provide the answer to your security question. Once you are logged into RAIN, you must provide a new PIN to be used for future logins.

5. The Terms of Usage page will appear the first time you use the Student Web. READ THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. If you agree to the terms, Click Continue. If not, exit.
6. If you choose to continue, you will have two menus to select from:
   • Student and Financial Aid Menu
   • Personal Information

If you view personal information that is incorrect, contact the Registrar's Office in person.

LOGOUT INSTRUCTIONS:

To ensure privacy and security of your student records, Click on the EXIT button at the top of the web page. Completely LOGOUT of RAIN and also close the web browser.

WEBCT-VISTA

From the Main University Page drop down menu, click on WEBCT.

Your username is the first part of your RADAR e-mail address (everything before the @ sign). Your password is initially the same as your RAIN PIN.
Note: If your WebCT password is changed, it will no longer be the same as your RAIN PIN. If your RAIN PIN is changed, it will no longer be the same as your WebCT password.

After logging in, you should be able to see a list of your courses.

If you need help:

• GSW WebCT help
  E-mail webct@canes.gsw.edu
  GSW WebCT help is only available Monday -Friday during business hours.
   
• If you click on your course and get a message saying the course is unavailable, please contact your instructor. This just means the instructor has not given the class access to the materials yet.
• If you are NOT using a campus computer you must go through the browser checker before you log in the first time. Use the link on the left to access the browser checker.
• New 24x7 WebCT Help
  
  We now have 24x7 support for WebCT via the new Online Support Center. This Center, designed to answer all of your questions online with a self-service type model, can be accessed anytime, from anywhere. If need be, technicians are standing by to answer questions online via online chat or phone.   This information is on the main page of WEBCT.