Getting Started -- myGCSC First Time Login



On the https://www.gulfcoast.edu/ website, click myGCSC in the top right corner to access the login menu.






myGCSC Login Menu




1. Enter your username

  • For Students: The username will be your Student A#.


2. Your initial Password is your six digit birthday (MMDDYY)

  • *NOTE: June 16, 1984 would be 061684
  • If you have never logged in and set up security questions, you will not be able to use the User Self Service.
  • For password assistance, please contact the GCSC Help Desk at 850-913-3303





3. Phone 2-Factor Authentication 

  • Enter your password.
  • Enter your cell phone number. 
  • You will be sent a text message to that phone number.
  • Enter the six digit One Time Passcode sent to your phone.
  • Click login to continue to challenge answers setup.






4. Challenge Answers Setup


  • Input your Password in the appropriate text box. You will be required to create 5 challenge answers to perform User Self Service actions, such as Forgot Password and Unlock user account.












5. Welcome to myGCSC 



6. To change your password


  • Click the drop-down by your A# in the top right corner of your myGCSC portal page and choose Logout
  • Click Change Password
  • Provide your current password
  • A text message will be sent to your phone
  • Create your new password, click continue, and click Continue logging in
  • Click the drop-down by your A# in the top right corner of your myGCSC portal page and choose SSO Portal






For assistance, please contact Technical Support at 850.913.3303.