What’s Covered
When do I use these instructions? When you need access to the software & tools for your Dual Credit & Early College High School courses at San Jacinto College.
Which product(s) are included? Student Email (Outlook), SOS, Blackboard, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, Zoom, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), OneDrive, Virtual Desktop (Optional), Adobe Creative Cloud (approved students only).
Which platform(s) are included? Windows, Mac OS and iOS, ChromeOS
What’s not included? Resources accessible within Blackboard or specific to your program of study, or general information about Dual Credit & Early College High School.
Click for more information about our Apply for a Dual Credit or Early College High School programs.
Technology access Issues?
I don’t have a computer or Internet Access.
You may already have a computer available if you are a Dual Credit or Early College High School student. Please contact your High School or Academy for further information.
Click the button if your school or academy does not provide a computer or access to the Internet.
Click the button to learn more about Technology Assistance available to students.
Will my computer work?
Most computers will run the software needed for your coursework.
Students with Chromebooks should be able to access resources either online using a browser, or by downloading an app.
Click the button for our recommended minimum specifications for computers & Internet bandwidth.
Software & How to Access
Most software & tools you need are available online, making it easy to access these resources from most devices. Here is the list:
|
Title |
Purpose |
How to access |
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SOS |
Student Information System |
Online using your browser. Click here to access |
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Microsoft Outlook |
Student Email |
Online using your browser. Click here to access |
|
Bb Blackboard |
Learning Management System |
Online using your browser. Click here to access |
|
Bb Collaborate Ultra |
Online Classroom Collaboration |
Online using your browser. Click here to access |
|
Zoom |
Online Classroom Collaboration & Proctored Testing |
Download App to your computer. Click here to install. |
|
OneDrive |
College’s Official Student Drive |
Online using a browser. Click here to access. |
|
Microsoft Office 365 |
Word, PowerPoint, Excel |
Online using your browser. Click here to access. |
|
Virtual Desktop (Optional) |
Windows desktop hosted in the cloud that can be used on most computers |
Online using your browser. Click here to access. |
|
Adobe Creative (Optional) |
Adobe Creative Suite Productivity Tools |
Online using your browser. Click here to access. |
Students that need access to a Virtual Desktop to complete their coursework will need to fill out the Student Computer & Software Request Form.
Internet Content Filtering
The College regulates its system and internet activity to protect the College and its students against cyber-crime. Click the button to learn more about the College’s IT Policies.
The College considers all users who are students as adults. As such, the College does not place age-based restrictions on user activities, nor does it filter web content. However, students enrolled in either Dual Credit or ECHS programs are usually provided devices by their ISD or partner institution that are typically configured to regulate content in accordance with their institution’s policies. Dual-Credit and ECHS partner institutions and their students are responsible for ensuring compliance with their institution’s policies and procedures. Please contact your respective ISD or partner institution If you have any further questions regarding their Internet content standards.
Course Specific Software & Tools
Contact your instructor if you have any questions regarding resources that are not listed on this page.
Need More Help?
Students: Please contact TechSupport@sjcd.edu (281) 998-6137 if you need assistance.
Faculty & Staff: Please contact Dana.Perrodin@sjcd.edu for assistance.
