Accessing Desire2Learn (D2L)

​You can access D2L Daylight in two different ways: ​
  • You can login directly to D2L by navigating to neiu.desire2learn.com and log in with your NetID and NEIU password. (Recommended)
    Desire2Learn recommends the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for optimal functionality.
  • You can login to NEIUPort and click on the "Desire2Learn" logo in the upper left-hand corner of the page.
    NEIU recommends Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari in order to utilize NEIUPort. Microsoft Edge is not fully supported at this time. ​

Start Here: Frequently Asked Questions

D2L Support Materials for Students

The materials below are for students. Please note that the CTL does not directly support students.
Students who need assistance beyond what is presented here should see the additional resources listed below.
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​D2L Daylight Overview
​​Course-Level Navigation
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​Setting Up Preferences
Student Preferences
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​Accessing Course Content
Student Course Content

D2L Guides for Students: Course Communication Tools

D2L Guides for Students: Quizzes

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​Quizzes
Student Quiz Guide
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​Viewing Quiz Answers
Student Quiz Guide
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​Respondus LockDown Broswer
Student Quiz Guide

D2L Guides for Students: Assignments
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​Assignments
​(formerly Dropbox)
Student Assignment Guide

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Submit an Assignment
Assignment Submission Guide

D2L Guides for Students: Grades

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View Gradebook
Gradebook Guide
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View Feedback
Feedback Guide
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Respondus
Lockdown Guide

​Download Respondus for use at home.
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Track Class Progress
Class Progress Guide

Additional Student D2L Assistance

If you are a student and need assistance beyond what is available here, please try the following options:​
  1. Contact your faculty member
  2. Browse the general D2L Daylight Help Feature: Click the word Help in the navigation area at the top of the screen.​