User Self Service – I can’t remember my password and need to change it.



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


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. Password Reset

*NOTE: This feature can ONLY be used if you have setup your security questions and have the correct phone number setup for the One-Time Passcodes. 

  • Select the User Self Service button
  • Add your User ID and Select Reset Forgotten Password. Click Continue
  • Answer 3 security questions and click continue.
  • You will be sent a One-Time Passcode as a text message to the phone you have listed. If this is the wrong number listed, please call the Help Desk at 850-913-3303
  • Once you enter the passcode, create your new password. Click Continue.
  • Password Reset Successfully. Click Try to continue logging in.



User Self Service




Security Questions



One-Time Passcode



Identity Verified



Password Reset Successfully


For assistance, please contact Technical Support at 850.913.3303