UNF: Online Osprey Orientation

The Online Osprey Orientation provides students in fully and primarily online programs with resources and support tailored to online learners. The Online Osprey Orientation is available through Canvas, is self-paced, and is meant for students to revisit throughout their time at UNF. All new fully and primarily online program students are strongly encouraged to complete the Online Osprey Orientation before starting their program.

Are You Interested In:

Learning more about creating a successful Online Osprey learning environment?
Setting up and accessing your UNF student accounts?
Optimizing your Online Osprey experience inside and outside the virtual classroom?

Self-Enroll Today!

The Online Osprey Orientation provides the tools and resources to prepare for your first day of class through graduation day and beyond.

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FAQs

Who has access to the Online Osprey Orientation?

Students accepted into fully or primarily online programs at the University of North Florida can enroll in the Online Osprey Orientation.

Once accepted to a fully or primarily online program, UNF Online will email an invitation and instructions to enroll in the Online Osprey Orientation.
How do I self-enroll in the Online Osprey Orientation?

Please find the step-by-step instructions outlining how to self-enroll below.
How long it take to complete the Online Osprey Orientation?

The Online Osprey Orientation is self-paced and self-guided and meant to be revisited throughout a student's enrollment at UNF.
What is included in the Online Osprey Orientation?

The Online Osprey Orientation is designed to prepare students for their online program by understanding UNF’s systems and applications, resources, and the support specifically available for online learners. Information such as establishing your UNF student account, virtual backgrounds, understanding who to contact, and ways to engage with the Online Osprey community are included.
Who manages the Online Osprey Orientation and its updates?

The Online Osprey Orientation is managed by UNF Online and undergoes updates and edits based on student feedback. The Online Osprey Orientation was introduced in November 2024 for Spring 2025 admits.

Self-Enrolling for Online Osprey Orientation in Canvas

To enroll in the Online Osprey Orientation, visit the 'Online Osprey Orientation' self-enroll course in Canvas.

Step 1

At the log-in screen enter your UNF username (N#) and password. Your username and password will be the same used on myWings.

Step 2

If this is the first time you have logged into Canvas at UNF, you must agree to the Terms of Use. After reviewing the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, mark the 'I agree' box and click Submit.

Step 3

The ‘You are enrolling in the Online Osprey Orientation’ page will appear. To complete your enrollment, click ‘Enroll in Course’.

Step 4

The ‘You have successfully enrolled in the Online Osprey Orientation’ page will appear. Select 'Go to the Course'.

Step 5

The ‘Online Osprey Orientation’ home page will appear. You can work in the course now or return at any time to review course materials.

To access the Online Osprey Orientation at any time after you have enrolled in the course, log-in to Canvas from https://canvas.unf.edu and select 'Online Osprey Orientation' in the Courses menu on the left.