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What is my… |
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Student Number (or ID) and PIN? |
These are numeric fields given to you at the time you apply to the college. The student number (sometimes referred to as student ID) is assigned to you and is contained in the email sent to you upon acceptance to the college. The PIN is a four digit number entered by you in the application. These can be used only to log in to MySite – all other services require your username and password. |
Username and Password? |
These are assigned to you within 24 hours after you enroll in your first class. Your username is your first initial, your last name and then an assigned number (such as jsmith47). Your password defaults to your PIN number plus two zeros (if your PIN is 4798 then your default password would be 479800). To find your username, just log in to MySite and, click on the profile icon in the top right. |
How do I… |
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Log in to MySite? |
MySite is accessible by links at the top of the college homepages. Use your student number and PIN to log in. |
Log in to Canvas? |
You can access Canvas by the link on the IVC homepage, under Log In, or the link at the top of the Saddleback homepage. Use your username and password to log in. ***If you just enrolled/registered for a class today, it will take 24 hours for a Canvas account to be activated for you. Your course will appear on your dashboard on the first day the course is set to begin (date listed in class schedule). |
Log in to college computers? |
Use your username and password to log onto any college computer. |
Access my college email? |
You need to be a current student to have access to a working account. College HomepagesOn the IVC homepage, click on Log In at the top, and select Email. On the Saddleback homepage, click on "Log ins" at the top and select "Email." URLClick on one of the following links or copy and paste into your browser Saddleback College: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/saddleback.edu Irvine Valley College: https://outlook.com/ivc.edu MySiteLook for the email link in the header of MySite. If you login through MySite, you may have to change your password the first time you log into your college email and this process will immediately change it for all other services as well.
You should now see your Inbox. |
Change my PIN? |
Students can change their current PIN by going into MySite and clicking on the “Change PIN/Password” link in the left navigation menu. If you are unable to login to MySite, try resetting your PIN following the instructions below:
Once you see the message “Your PIN number has been successfully updated” you can return to your MySite account by clicking on the link provided. |
Change my Password? |
Once a student has a username and password, the password can be changed by going into MySite and clicking on the “Change PIN/Password” link in the left navigation menu. Your password cannot be accessed by anyone – including staff. You can reset your password following the steps below:
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What if I… |
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Don’t know my Student Number? |
To protect your privacy, you must visit the Admissions & Records office and provide photo identification to retrieve your assigned student number. |
Don’t know my Username? |
You can view your username and email address by logging into MySite and clicking on the Profile Icon in the top right. |
Forget my PIN? |
Your PIN cannot be accessed by anyone – including staff. However you can reset your PIN:
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Need more assistance? |
If you are unable to log in to MySite, try resetting your PIN by following the instructions below:
Contact technical support at each college: Saddleback College:
Irvine Valley College:
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