There are several different technology platforms that you'll need to know as a student at Carroll. Find out more information about those resources below.

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Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) where your course sites live and where you can access sites for clubs and organizations. You'll access course materials, submit assignments, communicate with other students and teachers in each course, and view your assignment grades. You can access Canvas via the Lynx Student Portal or via an app on your phone.

Getting Started with Canvas

Canvas Information (Links to an external site.)

Canvas 24/7 Support (Links to an external site.)
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e2Campus is an emergency alert system that allows you to get text messages, phone calls, and/or emails about campus closings, weather alerts, and other emergency information. You must opt in to receive this alerts.

Sign Up for e2Campus (Links to an external site.)

Every student at Carroll gets their own Carroll email address. This is where all important communications will go including emails and reminders from your professors. Your username (the part before the @) is used as your single sign on for most technology platforms. You can access your Carroll email by visiting the Lynx Student Portal.

Student Account FAQ (Links to an external site.)

How to Reset Your Password (Links to an external site.)

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The Lynx Student Portal is your centralized location for Student Planning including course scheduling and registration, Financial Aid resources, payment information, Blackboard, Tax forms, and other important items. Use your Carroll username and password to log in.

You can access the Lynx Student Portal by visiting the Carroll website and clicking on "My Carroll."

Link to the Lynx Student Portal (Links to an external site.)

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Being a registered student at Carroll gives you free access to all of the Microsoft Office 365 products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, as well as many others. Use your Carroll username and password to log in. You should have received a download to your student email with instructions on how to get your copy of Microsoft 365.

Instructions to Get Microsoft 365 (Links to an external site.)

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Microsoft Teams is a communication platform similar to Zoom where you can connect virtually your with professors, classmates, and other college staff. Synchronous class lectures will take place on Teams as well as many other campus events and activities. You can also use Teams for meetings, to chat with others instantly, and to make phone calls.

Microsoft Teams Information (Links to an external site.)

Teams FAQs

Starfish is a student retention tool where you can find all of the resources to help you be successful at Carroll. When you log in, you'll see your network which includes any of your professors, your advisor, or anyone else like a coach that might be helpful to you. Sometimes you can schedule meetings with people directly through Starfish. Starfish also houses contact and other information about campus resources such as tutoring, financial aid, career development, and much more. Faculty and staff can send you messages to let you know when you're doing well or when you might need some assistance.

Get started by completing the "Tell Us About Yourself Survey" today! Visit Starfish, click on the three-lined menu button in the upper left corner, then on the down arrow next to your name.

Link to Starfish (Links to an external site.)

Starfish Tutorials and Information (Links to an external site.)

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Student Planning is a resource that will allow you to check your academic progress and plan, schedule, and register for classes. You can access Student Planning through the Lynx Student Portal (Links to an external site.).

Introduction to Student Planning

If you have questions about any of the technology programs above, contact the Student Technology Assistance Office. This is peer run tech assistance for students.

IT Support Phone: (410)386-8080
Email: STA@carrollcc.edu
Office: A216
Office Hours:
Mon - Thurs 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

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