📚 STUDENT USER MANUAL

1. Introduction
2. Student Registration
3. Logging In
4. Your Dashboard
5. Uploading Files
6. Accessing Lecturer Files
7. Troubleshooting
8. Getting Help

The AAUA Faculty of Computing File Sharing System is a centralized platform designed to:

• Allow students to submit assignments directly to lecturers
• Enable students to access course materials uploaded by lecturers
• Provide a secure and organized file management system
• Facilitate seamless communication between students and faculty

1. Access the Registration Page
   • Navigate to the file sharing system website
   • Click on "Sign Up" or "Register"
2. Fill in Account Information
   📧 Email Address: Use your institutional email (e.g., student@aaua.edu.ng)

   👤 Full Name: Enter your name as it appears on your student ID
3. Provide Academic Information
   🎓 Matric Number: Your unique student identification number

   🔐 Password: Create a secure password for your account

   🔐 Confirm Password: Re-enter your password to confirm

   🏢 Department: Select from available options:
   • Computer Science
   • Cyber Security
   • Data Analysis
   • Information and Communication Technology
   • Information Systems
   • Software Engineering
   📊 Level: Select your current academic level (100-400)
4. Submit Registration
   • Review all information for accuracy
   • Click "Register Now" button
   • Wait for confirmation message

1. Navigate to the login page
2. Enter your registered email address
3. Enter your password
4. Click "Login" or "Sign In"

After logging in, you'll see your student dashboard with the following sections:

Displays your profile information:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Matric Number
• Department
• Current Level

Shows all files you have uploaded, including:

• File name and type
• Department and level tagged
• Course code
• Which lecturer the file was submitted to
• Upload date and time
• File size
• Your description/notes

Actions available for your uploads:

• View: Open the file in browser
• Download: Save file to your device
• Delete: Remove the file (with confirmation)

Displays files uploaded by lecturers that match your department and level:

• Course materials
• Lecture notes
• Assignments
• Past questions
• Project guidelines

1. Access Upload Page
   • Click "Upload a File" button on your dashboard
   • You'll be redirected to the upload form
2. Fill in File Information
   📄 File Title: Give your file a descriptive name

   📋 File Type: Select from: Assignment Submission, Project, Report, or Others

   🏢 Department: Auto-filled from your profile (cannot be changed)

   📊 Level: Auto-filled from your profile (cannot be changed)

   📚 Course Code: Enter the course code (e.g., CSC 201, CSC 301)

   👨‍🏫 Assign to Lecturer: Select which lecturer to submit the file to (REQUIRED)

   📝 Description: Add any notes or comments about the file
3. Select File
   • Click "Choose File" or browse button
   • Select the file from your device
   • Supported formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, TXT, JPG, PNG, MP4, AVI, MKV
   • Maximum file size: 100MB
4. Submit Upload
   • Review all information
   • Click "Upload File" button
   • Wait for upload to complete (you'll see a progress indicator)
   • Upon success, you'll be redirected to your dashboard

The system automatically shows you files that match:

• Your Department: Files uploaded for your specific department
• Your Level: Files uploaded for your current level
• All Departments/Levels: Files marked as available to everyone

For each lecturer file, you can see:

• File name and type
• Uploaded by (lecturer's name and email)
• Target department and level
• Course code (if specified)
• Upload date
• File size
• Description/instructions from lecturer
• Assignment badge (if it's an assignment)

Action	Description
👁️ View	Open the file in your browser
📥 Download	Save the file to your device
📤 Submit Assignment	Available for files marked as assignments - redirects to upload page

Problem	Solution
Can't see lecturer files	• Check that your department and level are set in your profile • Contact administrator to update your profile if needed
Upload fails	• Check file size (must be under 100MB) • Ensure file format is supported • Check your internet connection • Make sure you selected a lecturer
Forgot password	Contact the system administrator for password reset
Wrong department/level shown	Contact administrator to update your profile information
File won't open/download	• Check your internet connection • Try a different browser • Clear browser cache and try again

If you encounter any issues or need assistance:

1. Check this manual first - Most common questions are answered here
2. Contact your lecturer - For course-specific file issues
3. Contact system administrator - For:
   • Account access problems
   • Profile updates (department/level changes)
   • Password resets
   • Technical issues

• File Naming: Use clear, descriptive names for your uploads (e.g., "CSC301_Assignment1_JohnDoe")
• Regular Checks: Check the dashboard regularly for new lecturer uploads
• Timely Submissions: Upload assignments well before deadlines
• Verify Uploads: After uploading, verify the file appears in "Your Uploads" section
• Organize Files: Keep your local copies organized by course and date
• Descriptions: Always add meaningful descriptions to help lecturers understand your submission
• File Formats: Use PDF for final submissions when possible