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Student e-Mail

The Student e-Mail system is used for all official communication with the college.  It is the student’s responsibility to check this email account on a regular basis for important and up-to-date information.

**Access to WCJC Student Email**

Admitted students are issued access to a WCJC email account within 24 hours of being admitted to WCJC.

Check "Admissions Status" for the status of your application.  Once you have been admitted, logon to Online Services to find your WCJC email address.

**First Time Users**

Once the WCJC email address is issued, it is the student’s responsibility to activate their student email account by logging into the MyWCJC Portal. 

Student e-Mail Username

An e-Mail username is assigned based on the following formula:

(first initial)(lastname)(last 3 numbers of User ID)

Example: A student named Jane Smith with a User ID of @04456789 would have the WCJC email username of jsmith789 (assuming there are no duplicates).

Sometimes alternatives must be issued in case of duplicates or last names longer than 16 characters. Please check WCJC Online Services to verify the Student email address that has been issued by the college. After logging in, click on the Personal Information tab and select View Email Address(es). 

First Time Users Password

The First Time Users link is used to create a chosen password for new users. For additional information, click How to Create a Chosen Password for First Time Users.

Password Requirements

All new passwords must be at least 8 characters in length AND must contain at least 3 of the following:
-lowercase alpha
-uppercase alpha
-digit (0-9)
-special character (#, $, &, etc.)

Passwords expire after 120 days. You will receive a message in your Student email box when your password is nearing expiration, and you will be prompted to change the password. Please contact the IT Help Desk if you need assistance with changing your password.

If you need assistance accessing your WCJC email, complete the IT Support Request form (7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. M-F) or call 1-800-561-WCJC (9252) and press extension 6568 or 979/532-6568 to contact the Help Desk (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. M-F).

Google Apps for Education

WCJC’s Student e-Mail is provided through an agreement with Google Apps for Education. The Apps account includes student e-mail (a special type of Gmail account), Google Calendar, Google Talk, and Google Docs. When you sign in to your student email account you will automatically be signed in to all other Google Apps. The Google Apps include:

  • Gmail (student e-mail accounts): 7.2 GBs (and counting) of email storage and search tools that help your school find information fast and instant messaging from right inside your inbox.
  • Google Calendar: Educators and students can organize their schedules and share events and calendars with others.
  • Google Talk: Educators and students can call or send instant messages to their contacts for free anytime, anywhere in the world.
  • Google Docs: Share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Collaborate in real-time with your team or with your whole school. You can publish final documents to the entire world, too.

Video Tutorials

Tutorial 1: Gmail – Level 1
Learn about your inbox, conversations threads, composing mail, searching mail, archiving, deleting and more.

Tutorial 2: Creating Events in Google Calendar
Learn to use Google calendar to schedule events and invite others.

Google Apps Channel for More Tutorials
Many video tutorials are located on the Google Apps You Tube Channel if you are interested in learning how to use Google Talk and Google Docs.

FAQs for WCJC Student e-Mail

  • Is WCJC Student e-Mail optional?

No. An official college email address will be assigned to each student within 24 hours of the WCJC Admissions process being completed. From the time the address is assigned it will act as the student’s official address for ALL communication with the college. Students are responsible to check their student e-Mail through the WCJC Portal for important information, notices, and other communications from the college.

  • Can I still receive letters and statements by mail?

No. WCJC is going green, meaning that in order to save resources we are switching to electronic communication.

  • How do I find out my Student e-Mail address?

Once you have completed the WCJC Admissions process you will be assigned a WCJC Student e-Mail address. To obtain your WCJC Student e-Mail address log into WCJC Online Services and click on the Personal Information tab, then select View e-Mail address(es). Please allow 24 hours for your WCJC Student e-Mail address to be accessible before you try to login to the myWCJC Portal. Click "How to find your student email address" for step-by-step instructions.

  • What is my default password?

Your default password begins with “wcjc!” and is followed by the six-digit representation of your date of birth. (mmddyy)

  • How do I change my password?

To change your password please contact the IT Help Desk.

  • How do I login to WCJC Student e-Mail?

You can login by clicking on the home page link that reads “myWCJC” Portal link on the upper right just below the Search field.

  • Can I log in through Google.com?

No. Although student email is provided by Google Apps for Education and uses the Gmail interface, the student email can’t be reached simply by logging on to google.com. You must enter through the myWCJC Portal link at www.wcjc.edu.

  • Where do I get information I need BEFORE I register and get a student email address assigned to me?

Between the time of your application and the creation of your student email, information will be sent to the original email address you provided on your application. This is the address that all notices regarding the completion of the admissions process  will be sent.

  • Click here for instructions on How to Check Your WCJC Student Gmail Spam Folder

 

Contact Information

Complete the IT Support Request form   (7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. M-F) or call 1-800-561-WCJC (9252) and press extension 6568 or 979/532-6568 to contact the Helpdesk (7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. M-F).

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