Modern Campus CMS User Guide

This guide walks you through Modern Campus CMS essentials—from getting access and completing training to editing pages, managing media, using assets/snippets, and finding support and policy guidance.

New Users: Start Here

If you are new to Modern Campus CMS or need access, start with the Getting Started page to set up your account quickly and correctly.

• Getting Started - Request an account (start your access request). - Complete mandatory training (required before publishing).

  Important: Set up your browser and adjust any adblockers for campus access to ensure Single Sign-On and CMS features work reliably.

User Guide & Tutorials

Already have CMS access? Jump to the topic you need:

• CMS Orientation - Learn how to navigate the file structure, use your Dashboard, and access the /_training sandbox for practice.

• Basic Page Editing - Master the core workflow: check out pages, edit text, create links, and publish changes.

• Images, Files & Video - How to upload files, follow naming conventions, and embed YouTube videos.

• Assets & Snippets - Use “building blocks” like Accordions, Contact Blocks, and Section layouts to standardize content.

• Calendar - Create and manage events, set up recurring series, apply categories/tags, and feature events; embed calendar listings on pages and link to event details or RSVP/registration.

• Sidebar Gadgets - Work with the Dependency Tag Info (Safety Check) and Bookmarks to track links and speed up navigation.

Support & Troubleshooting

• Support & Common Requests - Need a new page or faculty profile updates? Find the right forms and contacts here.

• Website Guidelines - Review official policies on Accessibility, PDFs, and AI usage to keep your site compliant.

• Request Forms - Use our request forms to initiate new projects or expand your site.