Student D2L Tutorials
Getting Started
1. Look up your NetID
If needed, click "I don’t know my MSU ID" and follow the prompts.
2. Complete the new user setup
The password you create here will be used for all MSUB logins.
3. Login to D2L
After logging into D2L, you will reach the "My Home" page. If you don't see anything under the "My Courses" widget, you may need to use the left/right scroll arrows to select the desired semester.
Passwords expire periodically. Start by resetting your password if you are unable to login.
You may not be able to login here for the first 24 hours after registering for your first MSUB course. If it has been over 24 hours and you still cannot login, please contact our office for support.
Courses are not visible until their official start dates. To confirm enrollment, check your registration and/or schedule in MyInfo.
If you need support, we are here to help! Call us, email us, submit a help request, or make an appointment to visit us in-person.
Community and Engagement
Click on your name in the upper-right corner, then Profile. Here you can add a profile picture, nickname, and other information about yourself to your profile.
Click on your name in the upper-right corner, then Notifications. Here you can update your contact methods and instant notification settings.
In addition to a university email ending in @msubillings.edu, you have a D2L email ending in @billings.desire2learn.com.
To send an email or instant message, go to your course, click Classlist, check the box next to the person(s) you want to contact, then click "Email" or "Instant Message".
You can check your inbox by clicking on the envelope icon at the top of the page.
Forwarding your D2L email:
Click on your name in the upper-right corner, then Account Settings. Click the "Email" tab, scroll to the bottom of the page, and update your information
under "Forwarding Options".
Course Layout
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