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Overview
The Global Academic Portal (GAP) is Westcliff's primary learning management system (LMS) used for course delivery, academic resources, and student-instructor interaction. Built on the Moodle platform, GAP provides a centralized location for accessing course materials, submitting assignments, participating in discussions, and tracking academic progress. This article explains what GAP is and how to sign in to access your courses.
What is GAP?
Global Academic Portal (GAP) is a comprehensive learning management system based on Moodle, one of the world's most widely used open-source educational platforms. GAP serves as the digital hub for all academic activities, providing students and instructors with a unified environment for teaching and learning. The system is accessible 24/7 from any device with internet connectivity, allowing users to engage with course content at their convenience.
GAP integrates various educational tools and features into a single platform, including course content repositories, assignment submission systems, grade books, discussion forums, quizzes, and multimedia resources. The platform is designed to support both traditional and online learning environments, making it an essential tool for modern education delivery.
How to sign in to GAP?
- Open your preferred web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
- Navigate to https://my.westcliff.edu/ and sign in to your My.Westcliff account
- Click on the GAP icon on the dashboard