• January 9th, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• January 31st , 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Sign up for New Student Orientation (in-person/on-campus)

Not able to attend orientation in-person? View our virtual orientation in the section below!

All classes are online only, and the RCC campus will be closed until January 2nd. The campus will not be available for internet or computer access until then.

• Computer Access: You need a dedicated computer to complete your coursework. A cell phone may work in a pinch, but for optimal success, a reliable computer is essential.
• Internet Access: A dependable internet connection is required. If you do not have access to a computer or the internet and RCC is closed, an alternative location is the Roxbury Public Library, 149 Dudley St, Roxbury, MA 02119.

In preparation for the winter semester:

• Ensure you have access to your RCC email and can log in to MyRCC to view your course shells.
• If you cannot access either, contact RCC IT immediately at the IT Helpdesk: helpdesk@rcc.mass.edu or 857-701-1555.

Time Management:

• Set aside time each day for your class.
  • A 3-credit class will typically require 6 hours of study and work per day, Monday through Friday, for the entire three-week winter semester.
  • A 4-credit class will typically require 8 hours of study and work per day, Monday through Friday, for the same duration.

Tutoring Support: 

• The RCC Learning Center will not be open until after the winter semester ends.

 For tutoring during the winter semester, RCC offers support through Brainfuse. Follow these steps to access it:

1. Log into MyRCC.
2. Click on the Navigate 360 tab.
3. Under Brainfuse, click the link for more information.
4. Watch the video tutorials:
   1. Online Tutoring
   2. Brainfuse Writing Lab
5. Click the link labeled “click here” to access the Brainfuse portal. You will be automatically logged in.

Course Participation:

• Classes begin on 12/30. Log in to your course shell as soon as possible.
• If you encounter any issues accessing course materials, contact your instructor immediately.
• Participation is mandatory. If you do not show participation, you may be marked as “Never Attending” and dropped from the class.

Syllabus Review:

• Review your course syllabus to understand the structure, assignments, and deadlines.

Student Bills:

• Bills are due by January 2nd. Students without a submitted FAFSA or payment plan on file may be dropped from their course.

Dropping a Class:

• If you decide not to attend or wish to drop a class, you must do so by 11:59 PM on Monday, January 6th.

Section 1: Welcome to Roxbury Community College

• Welcome from the Interim President Jackie Jenkins-Scott
• Welcome to our Online New Student Orientation 

Section 2: Student Support Services

• IT/Helpdesk
• Library
• Registrar
• Student Accounts
• Financial Aid
• Project Access & Health Services

Section 3: Student Academic Services

• Academic Advising
• Academic Support Services
• Student Accessibility Services

Section 4: Athletics and Student Life

• Athletics
• Student Life

After watching:
We hope that you enjoyed seeing and hearing all that Roxbury Community College has to offer.  Please answer a few questions to test your knowledge about what you have learned at our New Student Orientation: Questionnaire form.

1. Go to Outlook (outlook.office.com/mail)
2. Enter Your Student Email
   1. Your student email will be first name, middle initial (if applicable), last name
   2. Example:
      1. John J Smith = jjsmith@roxbury.edu
      2. John Smith = jsmith@roxbury.edu 
3. Enter Your Password
   1. Your Password is:
      1. The first 4 digits of your student number
      2. The last 2 digits of your birth year
      3. The first initial of your first name (upper case)
      4. The first initial of your last name (lower case)
   2. Example:
      1. Student ID #: 118123
      2. Birth Year: 1987
      3. Name: John J. Smith
      4. Password = 118187Js 
4. Need help?  Contact RCC’s IT Department at helpdesk@rcc.mass.edu or 857-701-1555. 

1. Got to MyRCC (https://myrcc.rcc.mass.edu/ICS/) 
2. Enter Your Username 
   1. Student username will be 
      1. first initial, middle initial (if applicable), last name 
   2. Example: 
      1. John J Smith = jjsmith 
      2. John Smith = jsmith 
3. Enter Your Password: 
   1. Your RCC email and MyRCC password are the same. The password is:
      1. The first 4 digits of your student number 
      2. The last 2 digits of your birth year 
      3. The first initial of your first name (upper case) 
      4. The first initial of your last name (lower case) 
   2. Example: 
      1. Student ID #: 118123
      2. Birth Year: 1987 
      3. Name: John J. Smith 
      4. Password = 118187Js 
4. Need help?  Contact RCC’s IT Department at helpdesk@rcc.mass.edu or 857-701-1555.   

1. Go to myrcc.rcc.mass.edu (You can also click on MyRCC at the top of the RCC home page) 
2. Please make sure you’ve gone to https://www.rcc.mass.edu/technology-resources/myrcc to learn how to login to your email account. 
3. Once logged into MyRCC, on the top left side of the page, under the Quick Links menu, you will see My Courses.  
   1. Here you will see the courses you are enrolled in. 
   2. Select the name of your course to access your course and information from your instructor. 
   3. From there, follow the course instructions as detailed by your instructor. Click on the topics on the left to find the pages where specific information for the course is located. 
4. If anything goes wrong when signing in or during the class, first email your instructor right way that you are having trouble. 
5. If there is a link that is not working, check that you are using the correct link. If there is a meeting ID and password for a Zoom that your instructor uses, you can try entering it manually to the zoom.usa log-in page.  
6. If all else fails, you can try restarting your system.