Campus Technology
Computer Accounts
A computer account for accessing various applications as a TAMU-CC student is called "Island ID". Use it to access many of the university systems: Blackboard (till May 15, 2024), Canvas (after May 15 2024), S.A.I.L, Islander email, WiFi Access, DegreeWorks, Microsoft Office 365, Zoom , Starfish, LinkedIn Learning, Mathlab, and Qualtrics. It contains your first initial and last name and may be followed by a series of numbers.
Need help with your Passwords? Resources are available on the Information Technology - Manage Accounts page.
Prepare Your Computer for Digital Learning
- TAMU-CC will use the Blackboard learning management system until May 15, 2024 to support digital learning. To prepare your computer for Blackboard, visit the Blackboard Technical Requirements section and follow instructions provided there.
- Starting with May 15, 2024, the university will use Canvas to support digital instruction. Students and faculty are encouraged to use the Canvas Help button on the main blue menu in Canvas to call and chat with Canvas technical support available 24/7/
Get Help - for technical assistance contact the IT Service Desk:
- Phone: (361) 825-2692 (local); (866) 353-2491 (toll free)
- Submit a Service Desk ticket
- Access IT website
Reading Journal Articles Available via Bell Library on Blackboard/Canvas
- If the link to a full-text article in Blackboard/Canvas does not work, go to the library homepage. In the Quick Search box, enter the article's title. If you need further assistance, call the Bell Library at (361) 825-4509.