Quick Start Guides

Spend less time figuring things out and more time focusing on your goals. City Colleges of Chicago Quick Start Guides are here to make your student experience as smooth as possible. These short, easy-to-follow videos address common student questions and challenges, offering step-by-step guidance and answers to frequently asked questions.

Explore our Quick Start Guides to learn how to:

  • Access Your Student Email: Stay connected with important updates and resources.
  • Order Your Books: Get everything you need for class quickly and easily.
  • Start the Transfer Process: Take the next step toward your bachelor’s degree with confidence.
  • Request Your Transcript: Ensure your records are ready when you need them.
  • And More: From financial aid information to navigating student portals, we’ve got you covered!

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Start Strong

How to Register for New Student Orientation

How to Prepare for Credit Registration

How to Register for Credit Classes

How to Build an Ideal Course Schedule

How to View Your Class Schedule

How to Use My Planner

How to Order Books

How to Access Student Email

How to Navigate the City Colleges Website

How to Access Brightspace

How to Navigate Student Portal

How to Activate an E-Book

How to Update Your FERPA Authorizations

How to Remove Your Residency Hold

How to Get Your U-Pass

Get Support

How to Make an Advising Appointment

How to Join VSS Zoom Rooms

How to Use Navigate

How to Use Accommodate

How to Navigate Student Portal

Pay for Classes

How to Verify Your Financial Aid Eligibility

How to View Your Financial Aid Award

How to Pay for Classes

How to Setup Your BankMobile Refund Account

How to Submit a SAP Appeal

Stay on Track

How to Confirm Your Academic Goals

How to Drop/Withdraw from a Class

How to Create a What-If Report

How to Review a Degree Audit

How to Remove an AAR Hold

Prepare for Next Steps

How to Log On and Navigate Handshake

How to Use Transferology

How to Request Your Transcripts

How to Complete the Star Scholarship Transfer Form

Get Tech Help

How to Reset Your Password

How to Disable Pop-Ups