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This page provides a step-by-step guide for creating a new student account with OpenCCC 2.0. |
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OpenCCC is the California Community Colleges federated identity initiative, which includes a student account system that assigns each user a unique California Community Colleges ID number (CCCID) and allows access to systemwide web-based online technology applications via one common unique single-sign-on account.
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Student Account System & The CCCID When an a new OpenCCC account is created by a user, the system generates a unique student identifier is created for that the user called the CCCID (California Community Colleges ID) and stores the user's validated credentials and personal identification information data is stored in an Identity Center. The CCCID is the master link between the Identity Center, CCC admission applications, and other system wide systemwide technology services. CCCID & Student Data Passed to Colleges When a user is authenticated to use a systemwide service or application such as CCCApply or MyPath, the CCCID is passed to that service to identify the unique individual. In this way, services and applications can maintain personal accounts for the user anonymously, thus ensuring the privacy for the userand security of the user’s data. |
What information do users need to create their account?
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Since students need an OpenCCC account to apply to a California Community College using CCCApply, most students will create their account the first time they apply for admission. Even high school students, applying for the first time, or All current and prospective students, including high school and lower grade students exploring careers with Career Coach, are required to have an CCCID account. All students and potential students are required to create an OpenCCC account before they can access any CCC technology application and will encounter the account sign in page when they click on an application URLor submitting a financial aid application, will encounter the Create an Account link on the OpenCCC Sign In page as they begin their CCCApply application for college.
How long does it take to create an account?
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Start on the Sign In page.
Select the Create An Account link below the sign in input field.
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Success! Attribute is Unique: If your mobile phone number is unique, a verification code will be sent in a text message. The Verify Your Accountpage is displayed. |
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Attribute is Not Unique: If your mobile phone number is not unique or if your primary phone is a landline, you can try again or switch to the other method by selecting Use email instead link. The page will refresh with the Email input field. |
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Retry Attempts: If you’re certain that your mobile phone (or email address) is unique to you, try to enter it again. The system will allow 3 retry attempts before displaying an error message. |
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