Here you can find general information about connecting to IT services available for students.

To view frequently asked questions submitted by students, click the button below.

Frequently Asked Questions


New student
Use your GCC Student ID number as Username.

Use your initials in caps followed by @ followed by your six-digit date of birth (mmddyy) as the password.

For example, password for John Smith born January 23, 1990 would be JS@012390

You will be asked to change your password the first time you login.

Returning or continuing student
Enter your username and password.

Forgot password?
If you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot Password button on the Portal page and follow the instructions.


Important Note: Before you can activate your email account, you must be enrolled in a class.

To Activate Your Email Account

  1. Log in using your GCC ID# and your current PIN
  2. Now that you are logged into MyGCC find the Email link in the upper left hand corner of the browser
  3. Click on the Email link
  4. Since this is your first time using student email you will need to activate your email by clicking on the Activate Email link
  5. Make a note of your Email Account

If you experience any problems with the activation process, please contact Help Desk at (818) 240-1000 ext. 4357 or helpdesk@glendale.edu


Where to Login to Canvas
Go directly to gcc.instructure.com/login/saml

How to Login to Classes
You can access your online class on the first day of the term. Depending on the instructor, some classes may be available up to 7 days prior to the class start date. If your class start is later in the semester, you won’t be able to access your class until closer to that day.

Canvas Support
Can be found on the Distance Education page.


Access to the wireless network is available to the GCC community and guests while on campus. It supports most mobile devices, such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

Verdugo Campus
Faculty/Staff: 'Staff GCC Wireless'
Students:  'Student GCC Wireless'
EDUROAM:   'eduroam'
Guest:  'GCC Wireless' (Open)

Garfield Campus
Faculty/Staff:  'Staff GCC Wireless'
Students:  'Student GCC Wireless'
EDUROAM:   'eduroam'
Guest:  'GCC Wireless' (Open)
 
PDC
Faculty/Staff:  'PDC Wireless Plus', 'Staff GCC Wireless'
Students:  'PDC Secure Wireless'
EDUROAM:   'eduroam'

To request a laptop, Chromebook, iPad, webcam, piano keyboard, or calculator, click on the following link to begin the request process:

Check Out a Device