• ALEKS

    Students are encouraged to purchase an access code through the NICC online bookstore to gain entry to the ALEKS materials associated with this course. Your access code will be mailed to you along with your physical textbook OR you can buy an eBook and access code that will be stored in your bookstore eLibrary and emailed to you by Akademos, generally within 24 hours of your purchase. (For help accessing the eLibrary, use these instructions.) If you purchased your course materials but are having difficulty locating your access code, contact Cougar Clothing & Supplies at 844.642.2338 ext. 1702 for support.


    Support Contacts for Students:
    • Phone: (800) 331-5094
    • Tech Support
    • Student Support Tools

    To register your class access code in Brightspace:

    1. Login in to your Brightspace account and navigate to your course.
    2. Select the ALEKS module
    3. Click the ALEKS link in the ALEKS module.
    4. If you have never used ALEKS, select the first option No, I have never used ALEKS before and then select Continue.
      If you already have an ALEKS account, select Yes, I have an ALEKS login name, enter your login information and then select Continue. 
    5. Verify your information, accept the Terms of Use and select Continue.
    6. Your NICC Brightspace account is now paired with ALEKS. Select Continue.
    7. In the Access Code box, enter your access code and click Continue. 
    8. Confirm your access code expiration date. Select Confirm. 

    Summary

      • Wait until your course opens in Brightspace (3 days prior to the course start) to enter your access code with ALEKS registration link built into your Brightspace course. 
      • You must have purchased the access code to begin your coursework at the beginning of the course. If you are unable to get your access code right away, you can get temporary access for 14 days.
      • Always enter your ALEKS assignments directly through Brightspace.