Student Technology Resources
Student Technology Resources
Alvin College Information Technology Services works diligently to provide a secure,
pleasing, and efficient student experience with campus technology. Recent improvements
include:
- Introduction of The POD which allows students a single platform to access their courses, schedules, important college information, and registration activities.
- Providing students the ability to plot their course pathway through completion of certificate or degree with Student Planning
- Offering every degree or certificate seeking student with a college student email address and NO COST access to Office 365
- Creating an ACcess ID (one network ID and password) that works seamlessly with The POD, on campus computers, Blackboard, Office 365, WiFi, and WebACcess.
The POD
Alvin College's centralized gateway is home to vital information, key dates, as well as links to coursework and important websites. The POD connects current students, faculty, and staff to ACC!
Office 365
Access your student email, a terabyte of storage with OneDrive, and the full suite of Microsoft Office. Alvin College provides certificate and degree seeking students with a college email address, which opens the door to Office 365. Learn more HERE! or on The POD.
Blackboard Learning Management System
Blackboard is a virtual learning environment and course management system that is
used for online, hybrid, and web-assisted courses at Alvin College. Learn more here.
ACC Student WiFi
Students may use this network to access the Internet on their mobile devices and personal equipment for a better Internet experience. Authentication using the ACcess ID (abcde#### NOT the student email address) is required, and students are held to the Technology User and Standards Agreement - Student.
Computer Labs
Alvin College offers students open access to computers in the CyberLab (A173), the Library (A204), and the Learning Lab (A204b). Instruction-focused labs are found throughout the campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my ACcess ID?
Access The POD login page and click the New Accounts START HERE button.