AlcoholEdu For College

What Is AlcoholEdu for College?

AlcoholEdu for College is a multimedia, interactive online program using the latest prevention techniques and science-based research to educate students about the impact of alcohol on the mind and body. 

Why Is The University Mandating The Course?

We recognize that whether you personally abstain from drinking alcohol, drink occasionally, or drink often; alcohol is an influence in the lives of many college students.  We want you to be informed and confident about your decisions on socializing --- if it includes drinking or being at events where your friends are drinking – before you come to campus.  We believe that this is important for your success as a student and as a member of our university community. 

Because we are committed to your success, we require every incoming University of Nevada, Reno, first-year student to complete AlcoholEdu for College; Part 1 must be completed by August 22nd. 

How Do I Access AlcoholEdu?

  1. Go to: http://college.alcoholedu.com/login.aspx
  2. Under New User, enter the Login ID provided in the mailing you were sent (if you do not know your login ID please contact Scooby C. Meredith at 775.784.1537 or scooby@unr.edu.
  3. Click “Sign Up”
  4. On the registration page, you will have the opportunity to create your AlcoholEdu for College account using your email address and a password of your choice.
  1. At this time, you will also need to enter the Letter “R” and your 9 digit Student ID.  Your Student ID was provided in your acceptance letter from the University.  If you do not enter your official Student ID, you will not receive credit for taking this course.
  1. You may log in and out of the course at the end of each section. Section ends are marked with a “Next” button. DO NOT log out until you click the “Next” button or you will have to repeat the section you have just gone through.
  2. When you return, log in as a Returning User and enter the same email address and password you created when you first logged into the course.

Who Do I Contact For Technical Problems?

If you experience technical difficulties while progressing through the course - simply click on the "Technical Help" button in the upper right hand corner of your screen. You can also call Tech Support at 1-866-384-9062. Technical assistance is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Who Do I Contact For Other Questions Regarding AlcoholEdu?

For any other questions regarding AlcoholEdu, please contact Scooby C. Meredith at 775.784.1537 or scooby@unr.edu. As the Coordinator of Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention Programs, he would be happy to answer your questions or point you in the right direction.

What Are The System Requirements?

  Mac PC*
Operating System OS 8.1 or later Windows 95 or later
Internet connection Broadband or at least 56k internet access using a dial-up
modem 		Broadband or at least 56k internet access using a dial-up
modem
Internet Browser · Internet Explorer 5 for Macs
· Mozilla FireFox 		· Internet Explorer 4.0.1 or later
· Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later
· Mozilla FireFox
Flash Player** Flash Player 7 or later Flash Player 7 or later
Minimum Processor Mac 604 PowerPC (200 MHz) 200 MHz Intel Pentium-Class
Processor
Hard Disk Space 20MB of hard disk space 20MB of hard disk space
Installed RAM 32MB of RAM (with virtual
memory “ON” and set to 64MB)		 32MB of RAM
Sound Card 16-bit sound card and speakers 16-bit sound card and speakers
Monitor 800 by 600 pixel display 640 by 480 pixel display (800 by
600 is recommended) and 256
colors (65,000 if using Real Player)

*Note: AlcoholEdu’s Media Settings page may not properly detect your system
settings in some Netscape browsers.

**Note: The Flash Player is preinstalled on most systems.