CPDM-190: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PlacePro Access Code for Cincinnati State?

  • Web Address:
  • Login: First Initial + Last Name + Last 5 digits of your StudentID (i.e. MSmith34567)
  • Password: Leave Blank your first time logging in.
  • Access: CS333

May I use my personal or corporate email to communicate with my instructor?

  • No
  • All email communication from your instructor or advisor will be addressed exclusively to your cincinnatistate.edu email address.
  • Your instructors have purposely blocked the receipt of email from free email services like Hotmail and Yahoo. If you email your instructor (or advisor) from your personal or business email account, there is a good chance that they will not receive your message. Always correspond with your instructor or advisor using your CincinnatiState student email account.

Do Ineed to buy the textbook for this class?

  • No

Who can answer questions about this course?

  • Email questions about this course to your instructor.
  • The Faculty Information page lists your instructor’s email address and office phone number.

Students with special needs.

  • Any student with a disability necessitating accommodations prescribed by the Americans with Disability Act or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act must meet with a Special Needs Counselor prior to participating in this online course.
  • The counselor will be the primary resource to determine what accommodations are necessary to provide the appropriate learning opportunity for the student.
  • A counselor may be reached at the Office of Disability Services: 513-569-1775

What days will the course Instructors respond to my email questions?

  • The course Instructor will answer your email questions between 8:00 AM Monday and 5:00 PM Friday. Normally, the instructor will not respond to email on the weekend or on holidays.

I will be out of town during the term and won’t have access to the Internet. Will that be a problem?

  • Prior to booking your travel, be sure to confirm that you will have daily access to the Internet.
  • We have no problem if you choose to travel or vacation during the term when this class is in session. However, if you choose to do so be sure to note that you will not be excused from any assignment, any deadline, any last minute email or instructions. Failure to complete an exam because you were not able to access the Internet is no different than waiting until the last minute to do the same and having your home Internet fail due to a power outage, service interruption, etc.
  • Online classes are very convenient, but there are requirements for these classes just like the requirements in face to face classes. Never assume that you will receive ANY special treatment or accommodation just because you happen to have enrolled in an online class.

When I click the Assignments button, the page will not display properly.

  • To fix this problem, you will need to adjust your Internet Explorer Security Settings.
  • See the recommended setting below...

Recommended Internet Explorer - Internet Options: Security Settings

  • On the Internet Explorer Menu, Click Tools...
  • Click Internet Options...
  • Click the Custom Level... button.
  • Enable - Allow status bar updates via script (to see the Exam Timer in Status Bar).
  • Enable - Display mixed content (to view the Assignments Page without error).

How do I find my DreamSpark Password?