Kansas State University

• If you have taken a K-State taught class before, please use and submit the same eID that you used previously.
• If you have not taken a K-State taught class before, go to http://www.k-state.edu/its/eid/ and click on the purple box “Register for an eID”.
• As a non-K-State student you do not have a WID. Do not enter a number or your social security number in the box requesting this information. You can continue without it.

• Complete the K-State Course Access form online 
• If you do not submit your eID to the K-State Course Access form, your eID will not be activated.
• It typically takes 2-7 business days for your eID to be verified and activated.

• Check your course start dates, textbook information, instructor information, and much more by reviewing the Course Information pages for your program.
• You will access your K-State taught course through our learning management system, Canvas.
• For help with Canvas, check out these resources.
• Typically, courses will not be open and available on Canvas until the first day of class.
• If you experience any difficulties with your eID, please inform your instructor and the K-State Campus Coordinator.

When you take a course with us, you are a member of our big, purple family.

• You will have access to K-State's online library resources during the semester that you are taking a K-State taught course. 
• The Great Plains IDEA Student Success Center provides several writing and research resources.
• Contact our IT Help Desk with technical difficulties not related to your eID. 
• Familiarize yourself with Canvas, which is the platform you will use to complete your coursework here at K-State.