Establishing a Psychology Experiment Management System account

You will need a Missouri State University public email address.

•     Go to http://missouristate.sona-systems.com to login to the system.
•     Click Request an account here link under the words New Participant? at the bottom left of the screen
•     Fill in the account information and select currect classes.
• • Your Student ID Number is your social security number.  Enter your social security number without dashes or spaces (example: 123456789)
  • Note that you must have a public email account from Missouri State University .
• Click Request Account button.

• A random password will be generated and sent to the email address given.  This password can be changed under My Profile after you log into the system.
• If you do not have a Missouri State University email address, email the administrator - michellevisio@missouristate.edu or ask your instructor to contact the administrator to have your account created for you.
• If you have any problems creating an account, email the administrator - michellevisio@missouristate.edu

Logging in to the Psychology Experiment Management System

Once you have your login information, go to the front page of the site (http://missouristate.sona-systems.com/) and enter your Missouri State University public email address (without the @missouristate.edu) and password to login.

        Your login session will expire after a certain period of inactivity, usually 20 to 60 minutes.  If this happens, you may log in again.

Changing your Password and Other Information

•        If you would like to change your password or other information about yourself, chose My Profile from the top toolbar.

•        If you would like to change your password, type your new password (twice, for confirmation) in the provided boxes.

•        If you would not like to change your password, simply leave these boxes empty.

•        There are certain events in the system that will cause an email notification to be sent to your.  Most often, these are notifications that you have received credit for a study, confirmation that you have signed up for a study, or a reminder to attend a study session.

•        You have two choices for your email address.  Your Missouri State University email which has already been created in the system or you may provide an alternate email address.

Studies

To view a list of studies, click on Studies from top toolbar. You will see a list of studies. A brief description of each study will be listed, as well as any special requirements that may restrict your eligibility to participate in the study.

Tracking Your Progress

You may track your progress at any time by choosing the My Schedule/Credits option from the top toolbar.

Canceling a Sign-Up

If you need to cancel a timeslot you have signed up for, you can do this from the My Schedule and Credits page. Choose the My Schedule/Credits option from the top toolbar.

 

If you have other questions, please see your instructor

or email the administrator – michellevisio@missouristate.edu.