Student Technology Guide

For Questions Related to...

Registration
(815) 224-0447
Course Selection and Planning
counseling@ivcc.edu - (815) 224-0360
Billing
(815) 224-0213
Technical Assistance
shd@ivcc.edu - (815) 224-0318 - Student Help Request Form

For a printable version, use Student Technology Checklist PDF.

After You're Admitted...

Find Your K-Number (User ID)

  • Your K-Number is utilized as your username for your IVCC accounts.
  • Your K-Number can be found on your Acceptance Letter, your IVCC student ID card, or by using WebAdvisor (see below).
  • Watch the video:  How to Find Your K-Number (User ID)
  1. Go to WebAdvisor
  2. Select "What's My User ID (K-Number)?"
  3. Enter your information
  4. Submit--your K-Number will be displayed

Find Your 7-Digit Student ID Number

  • Your 7-digit student ID number is your IVCC unique identifying number.
  • Your 7-digit student ID number can be found on your Acceptance Letter, your IVCC student ID card (purple numbers), your class schedule/billing statement, or by using WebAdvisor (see below).
  • Watch the video:  How to Find Your 7-Digit Student ID Number
  1. Go to WebAdvisor
  2. Select the blue "Students" menu bar
  3. Select "My Class Schedule"
  4. Enter your information and select a semester
  5. Submit--your number will appear with your name

Log in to Your Eagle Mail (Student Email)

  • Your Eagle Mail (student email) is an official means for communication at IVCC. You will receive messages from instructors, counselors, etc., and will receive information about courses, course feedback surveys, tuition payments, etc.
  • Watch the video:  How to Set Up Your IVCC Student Email
  • For more information on Microsoft Office 365 email/apps, go to Student Email Information.
  • Eagle Mail passwords must be reset every 180 days. You will be prompted to reset.
  1. Go to Student Email
  2. Enter your email address:  K-Number@office365.ivcc.edu
  3. Enter your initial password:  Eaglesxxxxxxx! (Xs represent your 7-digit student ID number)
  4. Follow the instructions to set up a new password and enter
  5. Click "Next" for More Information Required. By entering additional contact information with MS, you are able to reset your password in the future.

Log in to Your WebAdvisor

Before Your Semester Begins...

Log in to Your Blackboard

  • Blackboard is your online learning management system. Instructors use Blackboard for grades, assignments, course materials, and course evaluations.
  • You will gain access to Blackboard within one business day after registering.
  • For more information on Blackboard, go to Blackboard Information.
  1. Go to Blackboard
  2. Enter your username:  K-Number
  3. Enter your password:  7-digit student ID number
  4. You are not prompted to change your password. However, if you prefer to change your password, select Personal Information under Tools menu, then select Change Password.

Log on to an IVCC Campus Computer

  • If on campus, you may need to log on to a computer. This login also becomes your IVCC Wi-Fi login.
  • For more information on campus technology, go to Campus Technology Information.
  • Computer passwords must be reset every 90 days.
  1. Enter your username:  K-Number
  2. Enter your initial password:  Eaglesxxxxxxx! (Xs represent your 7-digit student ID number)
  3. Create and confirm new password:  Must be 14 or more characters in length, containing at least 3 of the following:  capital, lowercase, number, special character

Create Your YOU@IVCC Account

  • YOU@IVCC is your personal portal to help you succeed, thrive, and matter. YOU helps with fitness and nutrition, mindfulness and balance, stress and anxiety, and much more. Check it out!
  1. Go to YOU@IVCC and enter your information under 'Sign up for YOU'
  2. Username:  K-Number@office365.ivcc.edu
  3. Password:  Create and confirm a new password (no special requirements)
  4. Open your IVCC student email and click the verification from YOU

Access Your Jacobs Library Account

  • To log in to library resources, use your IVCC student email username and password.
  • For further information on your library account, visit https://libguides.ivcc.edu/soar and scroll down to Signing into Soar PDF.
  • If you have questions, you can email the library at Jacobs_Library@ivcc.edu or call 815-224-0306.