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Getting Started with Biz Town

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Written by Amy Scott
Updated this week

Biz Town is one of our most popular features - an interactive virtual learning town where students complete hands-on activities, earn Biz Dollars, and make friends! Here's everything parents need to know to get their kids started.

How Students Access Biz Town

Good news - no separate login required! Biz Town is located on our Virtual Campus, and students can access it immediately after receiving their program login credentials.

To get started:

  1. Create an avatar and customize it

  2. Enter your name

  3. Enter the campus

  4. Navigate to Biz Town from the campus lobby (someone will be there to help the student get to Biz Town)

What Students Can Do in Biz Town

Once your student enters Biz Town, they can:

  • Select their job from 15 themed businesses (Police Station, Cafe, Theater, Bookstore, etc.)

  • Participate in bi-weekly interactive quests every Monday & Thursday at 1 pm EST. to earn Biz Dollars

  • Join social events and activities

  • Complete bonus activities to earn extra Biz Dollars

  • Make friends and socialize with other students


Classbank Access for Money Management

Your student will receive Classbank login information within 48 hours after receiving their program credentials. Classbank is where students:

  • Track their Biz Dollar earnings

  • Save their weekly "paychecks"

  • Spend money in the Biz Town Shop for real gift cards

  • Manage their virtual finances


Parent Resources

Learn more about how Biz Town works in this deep dive video.

Biz Town Schedule & Availability

Students can access Biz Town anytime during Virtual Campus hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 AM-3:30 PM EST

Biz Town is closed in the evenings, on Fridays, and on the weekends.

Questions About Biz Town?

Visit our Virtual Campus during business hours, and our team can give you and your student a live tour of Biz Town and answer any questions!


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