Account Access & Activation

VSCS Portal

The Portal is your one stop shop for information and resources. Once logged in, you will find resources to help plan your degree, check the status of your financial aid, and help you plan for long-term and short-term educational goals.

The Portal can be found on the web at portal.ccv.edu and the VSC Portal app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

To access:

1. Visit portal.ccv.edu
2. Select the “Student/Faculty/Staff” profile
3. Log in using your Portal username and password
4. Use Duo for multi-factor authentication
5. Select CCV as your VSCS institution

To activate your account you will need to provide your:

• First Name – Use your chosen name if you provided one
• Last Name
• Birth Date
• College ID – Your seven-digit ID number

You will go through a final authorization process using a PIN before your account is activated. You will be able to set your password after the PIN confirmation.

Duo Multi-Factor Authentication

Duo Security is a multi-factor authentication service that all CCV students are required to use when logging in to VSCS services such as Canvas, Portal, Self-Service, and more.

• Authentication methods:  Duo offers several methods of multi-factor authentication. The Duo Mobile application is the easiest way to authenticate. If you do not have a smartphone, you can enroll a regular cell phone (SMS) for two-factor authentication. If none of the previous methods work for you, hardware tokens are available on request. Information about requesting a hardware token can be found on our FAQ page. 
• Logging in: When logging in, you will still enter your username and password. After inputting your login information, Duo requires you to complete a method of second-factor authentication. Duo can remember your browser for 12 hours before receiving another prompt for two-factor authentication.  

Visit VSC IT Support for more information.

CCV Email

Your official CCV email address is where the College will be sending email correspondence to you. Your instructors will also be using your CCV account to communicate with you. Your CCV email provides you with a safe, secure and easy way to communicate and you also get access to discounts on many websites that are exclusive to students with a .edu email address. You will need to activate your student account before accessing your CCV email.

To Access:

1. Visit mail.o365.vsc.edu or ccv.edu/mail. You can also access webmail using the Access Webmail link found in the footer of every ccv.edu page or through the “Email/Calendar” tile on CCV’s Portal.
2. Log in using your Portal username and password.
3. Use Duo for multi-factor authentication.
4. You will now be logged into your Office365 account. You may be presented with the home screen or your Outlook mail account.

Access Your Canvas Classroom

To access your Canvas classroom, visit ccv.edu/canvas. You will need your CCV username and password to log in. For further instructions on how to navigate and use Canvas, visit our IT support page or the Canvas Student Guide.

Find Your College ID Number

Your College ID is a seven-digit number like 1234567. You can find it in the following places:

• Paperwork from your CCV advisor
• On your Self Service profile page, in the upper left corner. This page can be accessed by visiting selfservice.vsc.edu or through the “Colleague Self-Service” tile on CCV’s Portal.
• CCV Photo ID card — leading zeros may be absent on some ID cards

If you need to retrieve your college ID:

• Call your CCV Academic Center
• Call the CCV HelpDesk at (802) 828-2810 — CCV HelpDesk hours
• Submit a ServiceDesk ticket

Add Someone to Your FERPA Permissions

To add someone to your FERPA Permissions, therefore granting them access to receive information from your educational record including your financial account, academic performance, course enrollment, and financial aid:

1. Log in to the Portal.
2. Click on the “Registration” tile.
3. Click on the “Add Someone to Your FERPA Permissions” link.
4. Add a person by typing their first and last name and selecting their relationship to you. Create a PIN to share with the person you added; they may need to provide this PIN if they contact CCV on your behalf.
5. Click the Disclosure Agreement check box.
6. Submit

Enrollment Verification

This is a secure self-service provided by the National Student Clearinghouse that allows you to:

• View current or full enrollment history.
• Print an enrollment verification certificate to send to loan providers, health insurers, or other organizations that require proof of your enrollment at CCV.
• Check notifications that were requested by your loan lenders.
• Obtain a list of your loan lenders.

To view or obtain an enrollment certificate, click here. You will be taken to the National Student Clearinghouse website. Please contact the registrar’s office if you have difficulty obtaining your enrollment information.