• To setup your account for the first time, visit https://cc.ivytech.edu and click on the “First Time Users” link.
• Click on the “I Agree” button at the “Acceptable Use Policy” page
• Supply the following 4 pieces of information and click “Next”.
  • Legal name.
  • The last 4 digits of your social security number.
  • Your date of birth in mmddyyyy format.
  • The zip code of your current mailing address.
• You must now choose a new password. Your password needs to be a minimum 8 characters and alphanumeric. Click “Next”.
• Please answer the following security questions when prompted. Click “Next” when finished.
  • What is your mother's maiden name?
  • What is your city of birth?
  • What is your favorite color?
  • What is your favorite band?
  • What is your first pet's name?
  • What are the last 4 digits of driver's license?
• Click on the link that takes you to the main Campus Connect login page.

If you don’t know or cannot remember your username, visit https://cc.ivytech.edu and click on the “Forgotten Username?” link.

• Visit https://cc.ivytech.edu and click on the “Forgotten Your Username?” link.
• Click on the “I Agree” button at the “Acceptable Use Policy” page
• Supply the following 4 pieces of information and click “Next”.
• Legal name.
• The last 4 digits of your social security number
• Your date of birth in mmddyyyy format.
• The zip code of your current mailing address.
• Your username will be displayed
• To log into Campus Connect, click on the “Click here to log in” link or to reset your password, click on the “Click here to reset your password” link and follow the steps starting at step 3 in the “Forgotten Password” section
  

• Visit https://cc.ivytech.edu and click on the “Forgotten Password?” link.
• Click on the “I Agree” button at the “Acceptable Use Policy” page
• Type in your username and the “Next” button. If you don't know your username, click on the “click here” link to access the “First time user” section
• Answer 3 of the 6 security questions (you have 3 attempts to successfully answer 3 of the 6 questions before your account becomes disabled and you have to contact the help desk to have a ticket opened with Information Security
• You can now change your password: the password must be 8 characters and must contain at least one letter and one number (the password is case sensitive so if you create your password in lowercase, then you must enter your password in lower case when you attempt to log into Campus Connect)
• To log into Campus Connect, click on the “Click here to log in” link or to reset your password, click on the “Click here to reset your password” link and follow the steps starting at step 3 in the “Forgotten Password” section
  

• Personal Announcements: Announcements sent to you by other email users, from groups or course groups you are a member of or campus specific announcements sent to you are found here
• College Announcements: This channel contains college wide announcements
• Help: You will find the answers to many of your questions and be able to report issues to the Help Desk
• Bookmarks: Save bookmarks here
• Suggestion Box: Make suggestions for Campus Connect
• Campus Calendar: Important Ivy Tech Community College dates and events at your region
• Campus Information: Information related to your primary campus is contained within this channel
• Search Tools: Links to various public and Ivy Tech search tools and information
• Weather: Link to the weather channel for your primary campus/region
• Local News: General news and information
  

• My Courses: View your course schedule, access your course home pages, email your professors or students, communicate with classmates, and access many more course-related materials.
• eLearning (Distance Education): Links to information as it relates to eLearning (Distance Education) at Ivy Tech Community College
• Course Search: You can search for face-to-face and eLearning (Distance Education) course and descriptions of courses offered at Ivy Tech Community College
• Programs & Degrees: Explore the many degrees and programs at each Ivy Tech campus, including a listing of required courses for each program and degree (Curricula of Record).
• Faculty Websites: Link to view faculty websites
• Registration (Drop/Add ): Links to find Advising information, Registrar's information, registration dates, information on how to register, policies and grading and a link to register on-line ( click here to view registration requirements )
• Transcripts: You will find information on how to request your transcript including the form and to view your unofficial transcript
• Graduation & Transfer: You will find information on graduation procedures, and transfer information.
  

• Student Organizations: Information on statewide organizations and your campus organizations
• Newsletters: Links to campus and statewide newsletters at Ivy Tech Community College
• Upcoming Events: News and information about statewide and regional events taking place with the Ivy Tech Community College system
• Student Resources: News and information for Ivy Tech students
• Health and Wellness: Health related news and information

• Virtual Library: Start– Begin here to discover and explore Ivy Tech library resources and services.
• Library: Services – Have a research-related question for an Ivy Tech librarian? Try "Ask-an-Ivy-Tech-Librarian." Need to search for materials at Ivy Tech libraries and explore ebooks? Use IvyCat, Ivy Tech's online catalog.
• Library Resources: Use these links to go directly to lists of online resources (including EBSCOhost, ProQuest, and Lexis-Nexis databases) categorized by collection type or by subject.
• Library Tutorials & Guides: Links to how-to information
• Library Spotlight: Check the Library Spotlight for new and featured library resources and learn more about how Ivy Tech libraries can assist getting the information you need.
  

• Continuing Education: Access to information on course listings, how to register for courses including on-line registration, course policies, how to request a course and information if you are interested in becoming an instructor
• Workforce Certification and Assessment: List of certifications, costs and training courses search
• Economic Development: Link to information on developing the area workforce
• Workforce Learning Network: Access to the Workforce Learning Network
• Hot New: – Statewide and regional news
• Funding for Training: – General funding information

• Online Student Services: Register for courses, view grades and transcripts, pay tuition, check financial aid, update your personal information, search the course catalog and access many other administrative services
• Quick Links for Students: Access to commonly used student services
• Career Services: News, information and services to aid the Ivy Tech student in planning for and pursuing a career path
• Bookstore: Information about primary campus bookstore and the bookstores statewide you may need to access if taking eLearning (Distance Education) courses
• Registration (Drop/Add): Collection of information on the registration process, check grades, drop or add a class and much more from the registrar’s office
• Disability and Support Services: Information regarding services offered by Ivy Tech Community College and who to contact for additional information
• Testing and Certification: Information about your testing and certification center at your primary campus
• Tutoring and LRC: Information about tutoring and the Learning Recourse Center at your campus
• Paying for College: Access to pay online and information about fees, payment plans, Financial Aid/Loans and payment policies.
• Financial Aid: Information about Financial Aid opportunities available at Ivy Tech Community College , the statewide financial aid offices and online access to check your financial aid status
• Scholarships and Grants: Information about scholarships and grants available and the statewide financial aid offices
  

• Online Faculty Services: Faculty members can view and print their semester schedules, view enrollment and waitlists in their courses, view and print course rosters with student's contact information, and enter final grades for their courses each semester.
• Quick Links for Faculty: Access to commonly used faculty services.
• Faculty News: Information applicable to faculty
• Course Development: Links to information on developing courses
• Faculty Reference: Access to the faculty handbook and academic policies and procedures
• Faculty Websites: Access to a list of faculty websites
  

• Employee News: Statewide news and information
• Job Opportunities: Regional and statewide job openings including an application for employment
• Quick Links for Employees: Campus specific and statewide links including Intranet, File Drop and whitepages
• Employee Service Awards: News and information about Ivy Tech employees that have received awards for length of service to the college
• Employee Forms: Links to forms such as travel voucher and driving authorization
• Security Forms: Links to security forms such as SIS/HRS/FRS
• Employee Handbooks: Access to full-time and part-time employee handbooks
• Benefits: Access to information about Ivy Tech Community College employee benefits
• Retirement Planning: Information on how to prepare for your retirement when the time arrives
  

To Move a Tab
To move a tab, simply select the appropriate arrow for the direction you want the tab to move

To Add a Tab
To add either a traditional tab (a tab that contains channels) or framed tab (a tab that displays an external website instead of channels)

• Click on the “Add New Tab”
• Type in a name for your new tab
• Select the type of tab you want to create by clicking on the radio button next to the tab type (you need to type in the web address of the site you want displayed in a framed tab)
• Next select the location you would like the tab to appear by clicking the radio button next to the existing tab you would like the new tab placed by; By default, new tabs go at the end of the non-grayed out tab buttons
  

To Edit a Tab
To edit an existing tab, click on the tab name and make the necessary modifications including deleting the tab or changing to a traditional tab (be sure to rename the tab and click the appropriate button to finish each change)

How to move a channel
To move a channel, simply select the appropriate arrow for the direction you want the channel to move

How to add a channel

• To add a channel, click on the tab you want the channel added to and then the Add Channel button
• From the drop down menu, select the category of channel you want added and click on the Go button
• At the next window, select the channel you want to add from the drop down and then the Add Channel button (the new channel will display at the bottom of column it was created in)

How to move a column
To move a column, simply select the appropriate “Select Column” button arrow for the direction you want the column to move

How to add a column

• Click the “Add a Column” button within the tab you want to add a column (the tab will be highlighted)
  
• Set the column width within the “Set Column Width” field (the system will default to self generated numbers).
• Click the “Submit” button
  

Edit, resize or remove a column
To edit , resize or remove a column , click the "Select Column" button within the tab that has the column you want to work with and click on the appropriate arrow.

How do I request a new group?
Select the GROUPS icon, from the icon bar in the top right menu bar, and then select CREATE GROUP tab. The request will be sent to the IVY TECH Groups Administrator for approval. Groups are approved based on the IVY TECH groups policy, which you must read before creating a group. As soon as your request has been approved or rejected, you will receive an e-mail notification, along with an explanation of the decision.

After modifying an existing announcement in my Group, why do the group members see both the original and the modified announcement? After modifying the original announcement and posting it, you must delete the original announcement to prevent both from appearing.

Is there a limit to the length of topics and messages that can be posted in my Group?
Yes. The content of a topic is limited to 512 characters and the content of a message is limited to 2048 characters.

I have placed a file in my Group but some of my group members are not able to download it. Why?
Some web browsers cannot access filenames that have spaces in them. When uploading files to your Group, ensure that the filenames do not contain spaces.