Technology Information

Do you have questions about the technology available to you on campus? Following are just a few of the technological resources to help you get your work done.

eServices

eServices is your portal to accessing and managing your academic plan as well as viewing your financial aid and billing information. This is where you will:

  1. Register for courses
  2. Find your grades, transcripts, and DARS Report
  3. Find Financial Aid Information
  4. Pay bills
  5. Find student employment information.

eServices Login Instructions

  1. Go to the eServices website.
  2. Carefully read and understand the information on the screen.
  3. Click the green “I Agree/Login” button at page bottom.
  4. Enter your StarID and password (Don’t know your StarID? Click on the “Forgot ID?” link on the right).
  5. If you want your name to print on documents, click the box next to “Display Name.”
  6. Click the “Login” button.

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D2L Brightspace

D2L Brightspace is RCTC’s course information management system which provides you with 24/7 access to course material such as syllabi, schedules, announcements, and lecture notes. You can submit papers electronically, take quizzes online, and interact with others using discussion boards and chat rooms. This environment allows you to track your progress, feedback and grades.

Email

All students are provided with an email account through the College. This email account is the official means of communication from the College. Your campus email login format is: [email protected] – Example: [email protected]. Email can be accessed at: https://www.outlook.com/ or on your mobile device.

Instructions to set up your mobile phone to access your email, calendar information, contacts and tasks can be found on the Technology webpage at: https://services.rctc.edu/, search for “Smart Phone E-mail Setup”.

If you have questions, please contact the Technology Support Center (TSC) by submitting a ticket or for more urgent issues, during business hours, call 507-536-5555. Drop-in help is available at Welcome and One-Stop Center (WOSC), Main Campus M1104.

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The Rochester campus has wireless Internet access available for all. The password for the WiFi is indicated in the name of the network title.

Guidelines for Electronic Communication

The computer resources and capabilities at RCTC must be used in an ethical and lawful manner. Violations of RCTC communication policy, standard internet etiquette, or violations of the laws of Minnesota and the United States can result in disciplinary action by RCTC and/or prosecution by legal authorities.

Access to computer systems and the network attached to them is a privilege. Make sure you are familiar with the full Student Communication Policy.

Computer Recommendations

Any student at RCTC in a remote learning mode, such as online course, hybrid, or HyFlex will need access to technology in the form of a laptop or desktop system as well as internet access to effectively participate in their courses and do homework from an off-campus location.

See specific computer requirements.

Printing on Campus

Students can print to any campus printer from any campus computer using their ID card. Once students hit print on the computer, they can go to any printer, swipe their ID card and the job will print on that printer.

Software for Student Home Use

RCTC students have access to Microsoft and Adobe software at either a discounted cost or no cost to them.

Note: If students plan to purchase other technology (computer, mobile devices, software, etc.) while being a college student, they should always ask for an educational discount as most places will offer them.