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Students - Getting Started with Technology

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CANVAS

Faculty may use our learning management system, Canvas, to share course materials, such as a syllabus, course policies, a calendar, grades, assignments, files, videos, notes, and other items for your class. To access the course material, log in to myGCSC. Select CANVAS

Email Access

A my.gulfcoast.edu email address is created for all college credit students one business day after Enrollment Services processes the college web application.

Accessing Your Email

My Student Dashboard

 My Student Dashboard allows you to register for classes, view unofficial transcripts, pay your college fees, and more.

Login to My Student Dashboard

Wi-Fi

GCSC has wireless access on all campuses.

Access to Wireless Information

Acceptable Use Statement

Students are required to abide by the Acceptable Use Statement when using college equipment. This statement is on all student computers and must be accepted before using the computer.

 Copyright Assistance

Avoid copyright violations by understanding the   copyright rules.

 Reporting an Incident

Concerns about the misuse of college computers or data should be reported to the Technical Support desk at 850.913.3303 or submitted as a ticket 

Submitting a Ticket to Technical Support

Important: GCSC will NEVER request username, password, or any personal information through email. Call the Technical Support desk at 850.913.3303 to report any suspicious emails.

Computer Lab Locations and Hours

When not scheduled for a class, computer labs are available on all campuses for student use. The library also has several computers and a variety of software available.

Computers at the Library Information

PaperCut

Printing at GCSC is available in computer labs and the college library. Some courses have a lab fee attached that creates an account.  Unused print money will expire at the end of the course. 

Add Money to PaperCut

 Repairs

For assistance, contact Technical Support at 850.913.3303 or submit a ticket for the repair by going to ITS Website and clicking the link “How to Submit a Ticket.”

Course Videos, Streaming

There are a wide variety of streaming course videos available to students.

See Available Materials

Gulf Coast Alert System

Sign up to receive text alerts and/or emails for safety advisories, college closures,  or information on upcoming events. 

Sign Up for GCSC Text or Email Alerts

 ITS Website

For more information on Gulf Coast State College technology resources.

ITS Website

Gulf Coast State College does not discriminate against any person in its programs, activities, policies or procedures on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, marital status, religion, age, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All questions or inquiries regarding compliance with laws relating to non-discrimination and all complaints regarding sexual misconduct or discrimination, may be directed to Lee Wood, Executive Director, Human Resources/Title II/504/Title IX Coordinator and Employment Equity Officer, Gulf Coast State College, 5230 W. US Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32401.