Welcome

As you start your academic journey at Lasell University, we encourage you to complete the below list of tasks prior to the start of your classes.  This will make online university access and course workflow easier to manage.  You will find detailed instructions for various administrative task such as:

  • Set-up your Lasell email account
  • Order textbooks
  • Complete the Graduate Orientation

University Access

In order to access your classes, various resources, and services, you will need for your course work you will need to do the following.

Set-up access to MyLasell

MyLasell provides online resources and services for the Lasell community. You can find information such as announcements, activities, advising information, directory, and much more.

  • You can access MyLasell at http://my.lasell.edu.
  • At the log-in, use your Lasell User ID including the @Lasell.edu and the password that was provided in the welcome email. If you have already changed your password, use the new one. All Lasell systems use the same password.

Some of the resources available on MyLasell are:

  • Canvas located under Quicklinks provides access to Lasell's online course management system
  • Graduate Program page provides information and resources for graduate students and something you may reference frequently.
  • Self-Service is also found under Quicklinks and gives you access to course listings, advising information, online registration, and grades
  • Library Info
  • Directory of Staff and Professors
  • Starfish - use this to make an appointment with your advisors

Change Your Password

Your Lasell password was auto-generated by our system and sent to the email address you provided on your application. If you can't log into MyLasell, you may change your password at any time by going directly to http://password.lasell.edu

  • Log in to MyLasell using your Lasell User ID and password that was provided in the welcome email
  • Click on Change My Password under Technology & Plant Operations
  • Click on Reset Password
  • Enter your User ID and click Continue
  • Answer the two security questions (International Students do not have SS#s and must contact the Technology Help Desk at helpdesk@lasell.edu to receive the 4 digits that you will enter as the last 4 digit of a SS#)
  • Enter and confirm your new password then click Reset Password

Check Your Lasell Email

All Lasell students are provided with Lasell email accounts, and it is the primary means by which the faculty and staff communicate with students. You are expected to check your Lasell University email regularly. Your Lasell User ID is also your Microsoft Account and email address.

  • Log into MyLasell
  • Click on the Student Email button on the right
  • At the Microsoft Account, enter your User ID and your most recent password

To Automatically Forward Lasell Email to Another Account  

  • Log into your Lasell email (see instructions above)
  • Click on the Gear at the top right and click on Mail from Your app settings (located at the end on the page)
  • Click Mail on the left-hand side, followed by Automatic processing, under Inbox and sweep rules, click the Plus Sign (+) and create a name for the rule. Then follow the steps:
    • Select [Apply to all messages]
    • Under the do all the following > Select Forward the message to
      • Type in the email address you wish to forward your Lasell email account too
    • You can ignore exceptions
    • Be sure to check off stop processing more rules **
  • Click OK and Save
  • It is recommended you test the forwarding before classes begin

To Access Lasell Email on Your Phone

  • On your phone, choose the option to add an email account
  • Choose Microsoft Exchange or ActiveSync
  • Username will be your Lasell User ID (with @lasell.edu)
  • Domain will be student
  • Server will be m.outlook.com
  • Use SSL and secure connections if prompted
  • All phones will be different, if you have difficulty making this connection please call the Technology Help Desk at 617.243.2200 for further assistance.
  • A phone lock screen or similar security device, such as a passphrase or pin, is highly recommended to secure your Lasell Email Account.

Register for Classes

Self-Service is the system used to do the following:

  • Register for classes
  • View your academic plan
  • See your account balance and pay your bill
  • Purchase textbook. Log into MyLasell then click on the Self-Service tab.

    View the Self-Service 'How-To' Videos to Learn more.