Facebook is an online directory that connects people through social networks. Once you register, you can build a profile and use it to contact, and be contacted by other students with similar classes and/or interests.

How Facebook Works
Facebook consists of networks, which are groups of people who can see each other's profile. Facebook has networks for colleges, high schools, workplaces and geographic regions.

The following directions will help you set up a Facebook account to network with Stark State Student and Faculty.

If you have any questions or need help on how to use Facebook, the link to the Facebook support site is http://starkstate.facebook.com/help.php

How to register in Facebook and make a Facebook profile

1. Go to www.facebook.com
2. On the first page, it will ask you to log in or to register. Click on one of the register buttons (Figure 1)
    

   Figure 1

3. Fill in the form with your name, type of account you want (College), email (your Stark State email address), birthday, password and "Word in the box".,Check the “Terms of Use” box, and click the "Register Now!" button (Figure 2)
    

   Figure 2

    

4. You will get a confirmation email sent to your Stark State email account. You must click the link provided in the email to complete your registration and design your profile. For more information on designing your profile (pictures, groups, etc.) go to the Facebook support link at: http://starkstate.facebook.com/help.php