Requirements
If you are a new incoming student (transfer, international, or first year) under the age of 23* you are required to take the program. Success of the program is based upon population-level prevention, a concept that recognizes that students’ choices likely impact those of their peers. Providing new students with a consistent message about alcohol and consent can encourage thoughtful conversations, inspire a shift in behaviors, and highlight a campus culture that values healthy choices.
*New undergraduate students who turn 23 years old within 35 days of the start of the semester must still complete AlcoholEdu.
The only students who are exempt from taking the AlcoholEdu course are:
- Students 23* years of age and older
- Distance learners (not physically present on CSU’s campus)
- Second bachelor’s degree students
- Graduate students
*New undergraduate students who turn 23 years old within 35 days of the start of the semester must still complete AlcoholEdu.
***Please note that CSU does not accept course completions from previous institutions.***
If you fit one of the exemption criteria, and received communication about completing the course, please e-mail alcoholedu@colostate.edu.
AlcoholEdu has two parts. Part one takes approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete, and it is recommended that you engage in it during multiple settings. AlcoholEdu starts with a survey and ends with an exam. It is required that you complete Part 1 of the course, and pass the final exam with at least an 70%. An incomplete program will result in a registration hold until the program is completed. The deadline for the program is the first day of classes. You will receive an e-mail invite for Part 2 of the course six weeks after completing Part 1.
The first day of classes of your entry term (i.e. Fall, Spring). If it is not completed by the deadline, registration hold(s) will be placed on your account. Once Part 1 of the course is completed, your hold will be removed.
A score of 80% or higher is required to pass Part 1 of AlcoholEdu. Should you not pass, you will be required to re-take the course exam until an 80% is achieved. Completing AlcoholEdu requires passing the exam.
Holds are automatically removed 24 hours after course completion. If you feel there is a hold on your account in error, please e-mail alcoholedu@colostate.edu for assistance.
Access
You cannot access Part 2 until approximately six weeks after you complete Part 1. Part 2 of the program is NOT tied to your registration, so if you complete Part 1, but not Part 2, you will NOT have a registration hold placed on your account.
AlcoholEdu, Sexual Assault Prevention, and Canvas Financial Wellness will be available 35 days prior to the beginning of the semester. Students will also receive an email to their CSU email address alerting them the programs are open, with instructions on how to complete each program.
Instructions for completing AlcoholEdu:
- Log-in to your RamWeb account from the RamWeb home page. If you have log-in problems with RamWeb, please e-mail: ramweb@colostate.edu
- Click on Menu, Health Network, and “Complete Required Online Courses”
- On the course registration pages, you may be asked for additional information to complete the creation of your account. You will NOT need to create an additional username or password.
- You may log in and out of the course at the end of each section. Section ends are marked with a button. DO NOT log out until you click the NEXT button or you will have to repeat the section you have just gone through.
- To access the courses, always log back into to your RamWeb account.
The Resources for Parents of Higher Education Students webpage includes helpful information and resources on critical topics like substance misuse and sexual assault prevention.
For students needing audio accommodations, closed captioning is available to turn on in the course. For students requiring visual accommodations, we have transcripts available for AlcoholEdu that can be read by a wide variety of screen readers. Please email alcoholedu@colostate.edu for a copy of the transcripts or for any additional assistance.
Holds are automatically lifted within 24 hours of completion.
All entering CSU students under age 23 need to complete the course. Even if you do not drink, you may still be impacted by alcohol use in the college environment. AlcoholEdu provides personalized paths through the curriculum so that if you don’t drink, you will receive support and specific information tailored to your choices. AlcoholEdu will also provide you with important information regarding coping with potential drinking behavior of your peers.
All entering students need to complete AlcoholEdu. Alcohol use in the college environment has the potential to affect everyone. Even if you don’t drink, you may be impacted by the potential drinking behavior of your peers. AlcoholEdu provides personalized paths through the curriculum, so if you choose not to drink, you will receive support and specific information tailored to your choices.
Troubleshooting
The Vector Training Platform is a web-based program that is accessible with an Internet connection 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Platform is compatible with all recent versions of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Explorer, Safari, iOS, and Android. Despite our optimal accessibility, occasionally users may experience difficulty loading their training. These issues are typically device-specific and can be resolved using the troubleshooting tips below. Feel free to share these tips with any users in your organization.
If you are accessing training from a computer:
1. Restart your browser. Note: On a Mac you’ll need to fully quit the browser.
2. Make sure you are using a recent version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. If you have any pending updates, they may need to be completed to move forward with training.
3. Clear your browser’s cache & cookies, which are typically located under your browser’s history settings.
4. It is possible that device-specific browser extensions and/or pop-up blockers may be interfering with your training. Try accessing the training from another browser to rule out this possibility.
If you are accessing training from a mobile device:
Our system is compatible with many mobile devices; however, some users may have personal configurations that prevent certain courses from loading. Additionally, some custom and policy courses are best displayed on a computer. If you are experiencing difficulty loading our training on a personal device, try accessing the courses through a laptop or desktop computer.
Technical Support
Please note – the Vector Solutions Technical Support Center is not the CSU HelpDesk. Please direct all AlcoholEdu course inquiries to the Vector Solutions Support using the contact information below.
Vector Solutions Support:
Phone, Chat and Web Form Ticket support is available between 8:00am – 6:00pm Eastern Time Monday-Friday
Call: 1-800-434-0154 Ext. 3
Or visit https://support.vectortrainingeducation.com/s/article/Help-Resources#ContactUs to submit a support ticket.
General questions about the course or course access: alcoholedu@colostate.edu
If you experience technical difficulties with your RamWeb account, email ramweb@colostate.edu.
