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This document was updated in June 2023. The previous version has been archived. |
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OpenCCC & The CCCID
OpenCCC is the federated identity initiative and systemwide student account system for the California Community Colleges system. Developed by the CCC Technology Center, the OpenCCC system has generated over 25 million unique student accounts (as of June 2023) supporting single sign-on access to many systemwide technology applications.
What is the CCCID?
When a new OpenCCC student account is created the system generates a unique student identifier for the user called the CCCID (California Community Colleges ID) and stores the user's validated credentials and minimum personal identifiable information in a secure identity management system enabling single sign-on access to admissions applications and other systemwide web-based services.
CCCID & Authentication
The CCCID is the master link between the identity management system, community colleges, and all systemwide technology services. When a user is authenticated to use an application or service such as CCCApply, Canvas 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 and security of the user’s data.
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See below: What information do students need to create their OpenCCC account? |
CCCID Facts
The CCCID is unique to each individual student
The CCCID is generated when the student/user creates an OpenCCC account
The CCCID is used to identify the student during sign-on by systemwide technology applications
The CCCID is securely stored in a systemwide identity management system and delivered to the college via SuperGlue for Apply or via Data Warehouse Direct Connect service
The CCCID can be used for student identification and deduplication by the college
The CCCID is the mandated student identifier for every California Community College student
How do students get a CCCID?
Every student is assigned a unique CCCID during the OpenCCC account creation process which is required in order to apply to a California Community College or use any systemwide web application or service. Thus most students create their OpenCCC account when they apply for admission via the CCCApply online application or as part of the MyPath onboarding process. In some cases existing students who do not yet have a CCCID will encounter the OpenCCC Sign In page the first time they attempt to access a systemwide application, such as Canvas. Either way, every student will begin the account creation process from the Sign In page by clicking the Create an Account link.
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For more information, see How To Create A New OpenCCC Account. |
How long does it take to create an OpenCCC account?
Creating an OpenCCC account is simple, secure and user-friendly using a desktop computer or a mobile device. With access to their personal email account handy, students on average are able to setup and validate their account in under 7 minutes, including creating a secure password and completing the short account profile section.
What information do students need to create their OpenCCC account?
To create an account students need a unique email address to receive a time-sensitive security code in order to validate their identity. Once validated, only a few other details are required to complete the student account, including:
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For step by step instructions, see How to Create A New OpenCCC Account. |
How do colleges get the CCCID?
Most students create their OpenCCC Account - which generates their unique CCCID - during the application for admission process to their selected California Community College, either via CCCApply or the CVC/OEI program. The CCCID is passed to the college with the student’s account data when the application is submitted. Application and student account data is delivered to the college via SuperGlue for Apply.
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If a duplicate account is found, the CCCTC recommends using the account that aligns with the most recently submitted CCCApply application when associating it to a student account at your college. |
The significance of the CCCID for Single Sign-On (SSO)
The CCCID is used for multiple purposes across the California Community Colleges system. The CCC Chancellor's Office and other systemwide organizations rely on the CCCID to track a student’s progress and the educational choices made throughout the course of their academic journey. Students that attend multiple colleges across the system are tracked in one central location (OpenCCC Student Account System) and their CCCID can be used for research (locally and systemwide) to better align support and services across the system, and to prevent fraud.
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