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