Reminder: Incoming Freshmen must complete the Orientation Seminar course in BOLT

If you are a new incoming freshman at Bloomsburg University, you need to complete the Orientation course in BOLT. Completion of the course results in a Certificate. You must receive a certificate to complete the course. If you do not, a hold will be placed on your account.

Transfer students do NOT have to complete the course in BOLT and will not gain access to BOLT until August 17th. (New Graduate students also gain access on August 17th.)

 If you need specific details or have any concerns, contact orientation@bloomu.edu for details.

New Student Orientation

Are you an incoming freshman? Incoming freshmen must complete the Orientation Seminar course in BOLT. Completion of the course results in a Certificate. You must receive a certificate to complete the course. If you do not, a hold will be placed on your account.

Transfer students do NOT have to complete the course in BOLT and will not gain access to BOLT until August 17th.

If you need specific details or have any concerns, contact orientation@bloomu.edu for details.

Welcome, Class of 2021

Are you a new Husky?  Welcome to Bloomsburg University and BOLT!

Here is a handy checklist to get oriented with BOLT:

• Bookmark the BOLT How-To
  Get step by step tips on BOLT at https://www.bloomu.edu/imdc-bolt-student
  
• Bookmark the BOLT Support Portal
  Access chat, email, phone, and DIY support at https://d2lprod.service-now.com/bloomu
  
• Subscribe to the IMDC'sYouTube channel
  Access video tutorials at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV32JrmLma4pJ4F_SE_MJrg
  
• Login to BOLT
  Go to https://bolt.bloomu.edu  – use your HuskyID to login. This is the same login as your network and Huskies email account login.
  
• Take the Orientation Seminar course in BOLT
  You must take the Orientation Seminar course in BOLT. But don't worry, it's awesome! You'll earn badges and a certificate for completing the course!
  
  Click 2017SummerORG-1-17-01 in your My Courses widget or in the Select a course menu at the top of the page in BOLT. (When the course is available for you to take, it will show up for you to click on it.)

Need help in BOLT? Call 1-866-921-0473 or access our Support Portal widget in BOLT 24/7/365!

Welcome New Students!

Incoming freshmen must complete an Orientation Seminar. This BOLT course is available at different times for different groups.

For Summer Start/Act 101 Students

Access to the course on July 2

Summer Assignment is due on July 30

For Other Incoming Freshmen

Access to the course on July 16

Summer Assignment is due on August 13

Transfer students must also complete an orientation program, but that program is NOT in BOLT. Transfer students will not be able to access BOLT until approximately 11 days prior to the start of the semester.

Please contact orientation@bloomu.edu for any details about your orientation requirements!

BOLT and Incoming Freshmen

If You're Wondering When You Can Access BOLT...

Incoming freshmen gain access to BOLT and the Orientation course in BOLT at different times.

Summer start freshmen and Act 101 students should have had access to BOLT on May 5. They will gain access to the Orientation course on July 2. Their summer assignment is due on July 30.

All other incoming freshmen should have access to BOLT on June 1. They will gain access to the Orientation course on July 16. Their summer assignment is due on August 13.

Transfer students should gain access to BOLT approximately two weeks prior to the start of the Fall semester or within 24-48 hours of scheduling summer courses.

If you have any questions about the details of Orientation and your summer assignment, contact Orientation at orientation@bloomu.edu.