Using the Messages System

Step 1: Access your Messaging system

Option A: Open your messaging pop-up using the message symbol in header

Messaging icon underlined.

Option B: Open your messaging system as a full window using the Menu option

View Messages menu dropdown

Step 2: View your Messages and Contacts

Once the messaging pop-out or page is opened, you will be able to see all your messages and contacts.

Step 3: Send a message

To message any of your contacts, including your instructors, click on the Contacts link below the search bar, then search for the person you want to message.

If you don't have any contacts and see "No Contacts," use the search option to find the person you want to message.

 Select the person you want to contact, type your message, and click the Send icon: 


Step 4: Delete a message

Select the message you wish to delete, it will be highlighted in red. Select the trashcan that appears at the bottom. 

  

You can delete a whole conversation by selecting the three dots next to the conversation title and then "Delete Conversation".

Modifying Notification Preferences

Your Messaging notifications can be partially modified using the settings gear in your Messages window. You can set more notifications preferences using your profile settings feature.