How to log into Self Service/Colleague

How to log into Self-Service/Colleague

Log in using your @gcccd.edu email credentials (the same credentials you use to access campus computers, campus Wi-Fi, and other college resources).

Microsoft Login

  • Your username:
    • For continuing students, your username will be either
      •  firstname(dot)lastname​(at)gcccd(dot)edu or
      •  firstinitial(dot)lastname​(at)gcccd(dot)edu

        Note: If your username included numbers after your last name, this will be the same. 
    • For new students applying to the college after 3/28/25, your username will be either
        • Firstinitial(dot)lastname(at)gcccd.edu or
        • Firstinitial(dot)lastname#(at)gcccd.edu
  • Your Password:
    • For first time students, your initial password will have been provided to you in the Welcome email.
    • For continuing students, use your existing password that you already use to access computers on campus, the campus Wi-Fi or your GCCCD email. This is likely to be your six-digit date of birth: MMDDYY. Note your old Self-Service password will not work for this.
  • To enhance security, you will be asked to use an Authenticator app when logging in. This will be utilized when accessing any GCCCD resource while away from campus.
  • GCCCD utilizes the Microsoft Authenticator app for Two-Factor Authentication. 
    • If you have not already set this up, follow these  step-by-step instructions for setting up the Microsoft Authenticator can be found in this Tech Guide.
    • Log in to the GCCCD Microsoft login page from on-campus to ensure your authentication methods are current. You will need to enter a personal email address and/or phone number that you have access to. This will allow you to reset your password and complete multi-factor authentication.
  • You may be required to update your password periodically to maintain secure access.
  • If you forget your password, you can easily recover your credentials using Microsoft's password recovery tool.
  • Find quick answers to our top GCCCD Frequently Asked Questions.
  • See our Technology Guides for help with your login and passwords.
  • If you do not have a smartphone to install the Authenticator app, contact the Help Desk and they will get you set up with a different method for you to get authenticated when you log in.

Nelnet Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Login

When accessing Nelnet, the student payment plan system, you will need to authenticate again. Follow these Nelnet MFA Login step-by-step directions.

Questions? Please contact the District IT Help Desk at helpdesk@gcccd.edu or 619-644-7547.