I. How Do I Login? - To Access Canvas, first sign into the My GCSC Portal described in the steps below.
- Click on "myGCSC" at the top of any page on the Gulfcoast.edu website.
- If this is your first time logging into your myGCSC account, please refer to the myGCSC First Time Login guide.
1. Enter your username
- For Students: the username will be your Student A#.
- For Employees: the username will be your Employee ThirdParty ID.
2. Your initial Password is your six digit birthday (MMDDYY)
- *NOTE: June 16, 1984 would be 061684
- *NOTE: For employees, the password will be set by Technical Support.
- If you have never logged in and set up your security questions, you will not be able to use the User Self Service.
- For password assistance, please call the GCSC Help Desk at 850-913-3303
3. One Time Passcode
- A One Time Passcode will be sent to the phone number you have setup.
- Enter the six digit passcode and click Continue
- Old Phone Number: If you have an old number listed, please call the GCSC Help Desk at 850-913-3303
After successfully logging in, Click the Canvas Tile.
Canvas Troubleshooting
- If you are a new registered student, your canvas account may not be created until roughly 5 days before your classes start.
- If you are a current student and you do not see your courses in Canvas for the next semester: Students do not get added to Canvas classes until roughly 5 days before the class is scheduled to start. A few days before the course is scheduled to start, the course will automatically appear in your Canvas Dashboard.
- If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the GCSC Help Desk at 850-913-3303
Canvas Mobile App
If you are using the Canvas Mobile App:
- Use the first half of your school email as the user name. Example: tstudent@my.gulfcoast.edu would use tstudent
- The password will be your normal myGCSC password.
Students | Enrollment Services | 850.872.3892 |
Education Encore | Corporate College Office | 850.872.3823 |
Employees | Human Resources | 850.769.1551 x3569 |
Technical Assistance | Technical Support Desk | 850.913.3303 |