UConn Home Alcohol and Other Drug Services
MCCP OFF CAMPUS GUARD DOGS
 

AlcoholEdu

 

AlcoholEdu for First Year Students

 

UConn Storrs Campus Students   |  Regional Campus Students

 

UConn Storrs Campus Students

As part of our comprehensive alcohol prevention program, for the eight year running the University of Connecticut is requiring that each member of the first-year class complete AlcoholEdu - an online, non-opinionated alcohol prevention program for college students. This program is used on over 500 campuses nationwide. The course uses science-based research to educate students about alcohol and its effects. AlcoholEdu for College will empower you to make well-informed safe decisions about alcohol for a successful college career.

AlcoholEdu Welcome Screen

Two sections to be completed to fulfill the mandate:

Part I

Part I of the course takes roughly 2 hours to complete, and we recommend that you take it in multiple sittings. This section includes:

  • Pre-test
  • Chapters 1 thru 4
  • Post-test
  • Survey 2

You must earn a grade of 85 or higher to pass PART I.

**Deadline to complete PART I – August 27, 2009**

Part II

PART II occurs 45 days after you complete the Exam and Survey 2. You will receive an email asking you to complete:

  • Chapter 5
  • Final Exam

**Deadline to complete PART II – October 23, 2009**

It is required that each incoming freshmen at The University of Connecticut complete AlcoholEdu by October 23, 2009. AlcoholEdu is considered complete after the FINAL EXAM is finished.

**Please note that the course includes three surveys that measure students' alcohol-related attitudes and behaviors. All survey responses are strictly confidential; the school will only receive information about the student body as a whole and will never see individual students' answers. You can feel confident that providing truthful answers - no matter what they are - will not put you at any risk for repercussions.

To take AlcoholEdu for College, you will need a computer with Internet access and audio capabilities. If you do not have access to the internet then please use public access for example: Town library, Kinko’s, or a cyber café.

To begin AlcoholEdu:

  1. Go to: http://college.alcoholedu.com/login.aspx
  2. Under New User, enter the following Login ID: First Year Students: 9C129020FIRSTYEAR
  3. Click "Sign Up"
  4. 4. On the registration page you will have the opportunity to create your AlcoholEdu for College account using your email address and a password of your choice. At this time, you will also need to enter your people soft ID, which you received at orientation. If you do not enter your official Student ID, you will not receive credit for taking this course.
  5. You may log in and out of the course at the end of each section. Section ends are marked with a "Next" button. DO NOT log out until you click the "Next" button or you will have to repeat the section you have just gone through.
  6. When you return, log in as a Returning User and enter the same email address and password you created when you first logged into the course.

Should you experience any difficulties or require support, the AlcoholEdu Online Technical Support Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply click on the "Help" button located in the upper right-hand corner of every AlcoholEdu screen. You do not need to be logged into the course to access the Help Site. You may also call the AlcoholEdu Help Desk at 1-866-384-9062 and a support representative will be happy to assist you.

We look forward to seeing you on campus. Thank you, and enjoy the course!

 

Regional Campus Students

As part of our comprehensive alcohol prevention program, for the eight year running the University of Connecticut is requiring that each member of the first-year class complete AlcoholEdu - an online, non-opinionated alcohol prevention program for college students. This program is used on over 500 campuses nationwide. The course uses science-based research to educate students about alcohol and its effects. AlcoholEdu for College will empower you to make well-informed safe decisions about alcohol for a successful college career.

AlcoholEdu Welcome Screen

Two sections to be completed to fulfill the mandate:

Part I

Part I of the course takes roughly 2 hours to complete, and we recommend that you take it in multiple sittings. This section includes:

  • Pre-test
  • Chapters 1 thru 4
  • Post-test
  • Survey 2

You must earn a grade of 85 or higher to pass PART I.

**Deadline to complete PART I – August 27,2009**

Part II

PART II occurs 45 days after you complete the Exam and Survey 2. You will receive an email asking you to complete:

  • Chapter 5
  • Final Exam

**Deadline to complete PART II – October 23, 2009**

It is required that each incoming freshmen at The University of Connecticut complete AlcoholEdu by October 23, 2009. AlcoholEdu is considered complete after the FINAL EXAM is finished.

**Please note that the course includes three surveys that measure students' alcohol-related attitudes and behaviors. All survey responses are strictly confidential; the school will only receive information about the student body as a whole and will never see individual students' answers. You can feel confident that providing truthful answers - no matter what they are - will not put you at any risk for repercussions.

To take AlcoholEdu for College, you will need a computer with Internet access and audio capabilities. If you do not have access to the internet then please use public access for example: Town library, Kinko’s, or a cyber café.

To begin AlcoholEdu:

  1. Go to: http://college.alcoholedu.com/login.aspx
  2. Under New User, enter the following Login ID: First Year Students: 9C129020FIRSTYEAR
  3. Click "Sign Up"
  4. 4. On the registration page you will have the opportunity to create your AlcoholEdu for College account using your email address and a password of your choice. At this time, you will also need to enter your people soft ID, which you received at orientation. If you do not enter your official Student ID, you will not receive credit for taking this course.
  5. You may log in and out of the course at the end of each section. Section ends are marked with a "Next" button. DO NOT log out until you click the "Next" button or you will have to repeat the section you have just gone through.
  6. When you return, log in as a Returning User and enter the same email address and password you created when you first logged into the course.

Should you experience any difficulties or require support, the AlcoholEdu Online Technical Support Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply click on the "Help" button located in the upper right-hand corner of every AlcoholEdu screen. You do not need to be logged into the course to access the Help Site. You may also call the AlcoholEdu Help Desk at 1-866-384-9062 and a support representative will be happy to assist you.

Congratulations at being accepted into UConn! Thank you, and enjoy the course!

AlcoholEdu - CHECKLIST

UConn incoming students,

This checklist is to assist you to guarantee that you have completed all the necessary elements of the AlcoholEdu Program. In order to receive acknowledgement for completing AlcoholEdu you must complete two phases of the program. The following checklist will assist in ensuring that all aspects of the program are completed.

PHASE 1
Before August 27th complete:

 Pre-test

 Chapters 1 through 4

 Post-test

PHASE 2
In mid to late October complete:

 Chapter 5

 Final

 Completion of all AlcoholEdu requirements. CONGRATULATIONS!
Division of Student Affairs
One Division. Multiple Services. Students First.