Technology Systems at a Glance

Canvas

To login: use your ctcLink ID number (also called EMPLID) and ctcLink password.

Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) LCC uses to facilitate your online, hybrid, flexible and enhanced courses. To deliver content and connect with you, your instructor will use features including:

• Announcements
• Assignments
• Discussion boards
• Quizzes
• Grades

The eLearning Department is available to help with any Canvas questions. You can also find helpful tutorials and trainings on the eLearning website.

Web: lowercolumbia.edu/elearning

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ctcLink

To login: use your ctcLink ID number (also called EMPLID) and ctcLink password.

ctcLink is LCC's operating system and mobile app, and is where you will conduct many of your basic transactions, including:

• Register for classes
• Review academic progress
• Request what-if reports
• Update contact information and personal details
• View unofficial transcripts
• Get messages and notifications
• View class and exam schedule
• View your financial aid status
• Make tuition and fee payments

Web: lowercolumbia.edu/ctcLink

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Google

To login: use your full LCC email address and LCC password.

Lower Columbia College uses Gmail for student email accounts. With your email account, you also have access to Google Apps for Education including Calendar, Drive, and Groups. LCC student accounts are only available to current students and may be deleted 12 months after you stop attending.

Web: lowercolumbia.edu/gmail

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Navigate

To login: use your LCC username (before the @ sign in your email address) and LCC password.

• Navigate is a free student tool and mobile app designed to connect you with your advisor and our support staff. Navigate has a number of resources you’ll need to get you from application to graduation:
  • Complete your To-Do steps
  • Find your advisor and connect with your LCC Care Team
  • Schedule appointments
  • Plan your classes using the Academic Planner
  • Find resources and ask for help using Hand Raise
  • Review important academic dates
  • Find study buddies and a lot more 

Web: lowercolumbia.edu/navigate