Student Account Guide
One of the first things you should do after being accepted into a dual credit course is to set up your student account. Your account will give you access to:
- Your college email
- Blackboard, an online tool that you’ll use in most of your college courses
- The Student Self-Service, your one-stop shop for school records and information
- Campus computers
How to set up your account
Setting up your account is easy. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Your birth month and day
- Your KCTCS Student ID (it’s the nine-digit code at the top left corner of your schedule)
- Your personal email address (if you provided one when enrolling)
Next, follow these steps:
- Choose Current Students from the Quick Links menu at the top of the page.
- Scroll down and click on User Account Center.
- Choose Setup your User Profile.
- Enter your birth month and day.
- Enter your KCTCS Student ID, then click Next.
- Verify your identity by having a code sent to your personal email or cell phone. (Don’t have an email or phone number listed with us? Contact the Help Desk or see the Information Commons.)
- Once you’ve verified your identity, choose and answer three security questions.
- Finally, you’ll receive your user name and create your password!
Note: Your user name will be the first letter of your first name, your last name and a series of four numbers. For example: bsmith0012.
How to log into your account
Now that your account is set up, you’re ready to log in! Here’s how.
- Click on Current Students from the menu at the top of the page.
- Scroll down and choose My Path.
How to reset your password
Did you forget your password, or are you a returning student? Here’s how to reset your access.
- Click on Current Students from the menu at the top of the page.
- Scroll down and choose User Account Center.
- Click on Reset Password.
KCTCS EMAIL
Check your KCTCS email account on a regular basis! That’s how we’ll communicate with you, so you’ll want to check it often to make sure you don’t miss anything important.
