Step 1 - Activate your TC UNI
- Your TC UNI (University Network ID) is unique to you.
- You UNI provides you single sign-on access to the Student Portal.
- Secure your TC account by creating a strong password.
Teachers College Technology Quick Start Guides
Welcome to TC! Follow these Quick Start Guides to get you started using TC technology.
Step 2 - Log into the Student Portal
The Student Portal is where you can access resources at TC such as:
- Course Registration
- Canvas TC’s Learning Management System
- Financial Aid status
- Bursar account info
Step 3 - Access your TC Gmail
- All Official TC communication will be sent to you through your TC Gmail account.
- Access your TC Gmail from the application section of the Student Portal.
- Accept the Terms of Use to begin using your TC Gmail.
Step 4 - Set up Duo Multi-Factor Authentication
- In order to access the online Columbia Health Patient Portal, you will need to sign up for multi-factor authentication with Columbia University. This helps to protect your account from being compromised.
Step 5 - Register for your Courses
- Before you can access Canvas at Teachers College, you will first need to register for at least one course.
Step 6 - Log into Canvas
- Canvas is TC’s Learning Management System (Canvas for Students,)
- Where all of your TC coursework will be managed.
- In the Student Portal you can access Canvas from the Resource section.
Step 7 - Visit the Service Desk Portal
- TC Service Desk provides the TC community with technical support.
- Submit a Service Desk ticket to receive assistance.
Step 2 - Log into the Employee Portal
The Employee Portal is where you can access resources at TC such as:
- Canvas TC’s Learning Management System
- Reserve a Room
- Request Technical Classroom Support
- Find HR & Payroll Information
- Visit the Service Desk to set up your DUO (Multifactor Authentification) account
- Sign up for TC Alerts & more...
Step 3 - Access your TC Gmail
- All Official TC communication will be sent to you through your TC Gmail account.
- Access your TC Gmail from the Application section of the Employee Portal
- Accept the Terms of Use to begin using your TCGmail.
Step 4 - Log into Canvas
- Canvas is TC’s Learning Management System (Canvas for Educators)
- Where all of your TC coursework will be managed
- You can access Canvas from the Resource section of the Employee Portal.
Step 5 - Visit the Service Desk Portal
- TC Service Desk provides the TC community with technical support.
- Submit a Service Desk ticket to receive assistance.
- Submit a Service Desk ticket to set up your DUO (Multifactor Authentification) account
Step 6 - Edit my Faculty Profile
- Tell the TC Community about yourself with your TC Faculty Profile.
Step7 - Set-up your RingCentral Phone
RingCentral is the cloud-based phone system at Teachers College.
Features include call auto-attendant, company directory, call forwarding and handling, multiple
extensions, a mobile app for iPhone and Android, Business SMS, Video Conferencing and Screen-
sharing, and Faxing.
Visit the TC Service Desk to reset your RingCentral Password.
Step 2 - Log into the Employee Portal
The Employee Portal is where you can access resources at TC such as:
- Canvas TC’s Learning Management System
- Reserve a Room
- Request Technical Support
- Find HR & Payroll Information
- Visit the Service Desk to set up your DUO (Multifactor Authentification) account
- Sign up for TC Alerts & more...
Step 3 - Access your TC Gmail
- All Official TC communication will be sent to you through your TC Gmail account.
- Access your TC Gmail from the Application section of the Employee Portal.
- Accept the Terms of Use to begin using your TC Gmail.
Step 4 - Set-up your RingCentral Phone
- RingCentral is the cloud-based phone system at Teachers College.
- Features include call auto-attendant, company directory, call forwarding and handling, multiple extensions, a mobile app for iPhone and Android, Business SMS, video conferencing and screen-sharing, and fax.
- Visit the TC Service Desk to reset your RingCentral Password.
Step 5 - Visit the Service Desk Portal
- TC Service Desk provides the TC community with technical support.
- Submit a Service Desk ticket to receive assistance.
- Submit a Service Desk ticket for assistance with setting up your DUO (Multifactor Authentification) account
- Submit a Service Desk ticket to reset your RingCentral Password
Visit the Service Desk Portal Icon
Connect to TC Wifi
There are three wireless networks based on user type.
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TC-Guest (Guests at TC): This Wi-Fi connection will be available for all non-TC users. Upon connection to this network, guest users will be prompted for very basic information (name, email address).
- Eduroam (TC Faculty & Students): This Wi-Fi connection will be available for all TC students (Connection Information)
- TC-Secure (Faculty & Staff): Available for only TC faculty and professional staff (instructions for how to connect available in the myTC Portal for faculty and staff.)
Printing on Campus
GoPrint provides TC students printing options. GoPrint allows students to redirect print jobs and check their balances. GoPrint is available in the computer lab, dorm computer lounges in New Res and Whittier. Printing services are also available in the Gottesman Library.
- The semester allowance for printing is $16.00 per semester (unused allowances do not roll over to the new semester) (Access GoPrint).
- GoPrint has an option to pay-per-print jobs, or extended printing for the entire semester.
Computer Lab on Campus
- Horace Mann 242 Computer lab.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Microsoft 365
- Available to all TC Students, Faculty, and Staff
- It can be downloaded from Columbia University Information Technology.
Protect your Online Identity
- Avoid opening suspicious email attachments and links sent in suspicious emails.
- Forward all suspicious emails to: servicedesk@tc.columbia.edu
- For more tips and information on protecting your online Identity visit TCIT Information Security.