Once your account is activated, you will be able to log into various systems here at MWCC. To access these systems and services, you will need your username and password given to you when you activated your account. The following table introduces most of the systems you may use as an employee, including what they are, what the username/password is linked to, and how to access them.
Account | Information | Username/Password | Accessed via... |
iConnect | Web portal - provides single sign-on to web applications, provides news and event information to MWCC students, staff and faculty Login in with email credentials. Employee accounts expire every 90 days. | System-generated username. Username is made up of first initial, last name (may be truncated), random number. Password is set by user upon activation. It must meet 3 of the 4 minimum requirements: at least 8 characters, upper/lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters Click here to change your password, or click Account Security at the top-right of the iConnect home page. | Any device with internet access: https://iconnect.mwcc.edu/ |
iConnect - Mobile App | The iConnect mobile app provides mobile-optimized access to many of MWCC's resources. | Linked to iConnect | iConnect Mobile is available as an app for iOS: iOS iConnect Mobile is available as an app for Android: Android |
Blackboard | Learning Management System | Linked to iConnect, Course Registation and Faculty Assignment | Log into iConnect, the Blackboard icon in My Apps |
Outlook/Office 365 - accessible off-campus through the employee portal at https://intranet.mwcc.edu | Linked to iConnect
| On-campus Windows-based computer: Any device with internet access: | |
Password Changes/Reset | MWCC accounts are managed by iConnect / QuickLaunch. When your password is set to expire at 90 days, you will receive an email from the system to reset your password. Please change your password prior to the expiration. If you are unable to complete the multifactor authentication, please contact helpdesk at 978-630-9401. | Linked to iConnect | Use the "Password Reset" link on the login page of iConnect. While logged into iConnect, click "Account Security" at the top-right. |
WebConnect | Course management (for faculty) | Available in iConnect | Log into iConnect, click the WebConnect icon in the My Apps section. |
Banner | Student information system | Linked to iConnect | On-campus only: Log into iConnect, click the Banner icon in the My Apps section. |
Teams | Cross-campus instant message service, audio/video conferencing, desktop sharing | Linked to iConnect | Any on-campus computer, Office 365, iOS and Android apps |
On-campus computers | Access to all on-campus computers (including Library, computer labs) | Linked to iConnect | N/A |
Wireless access - Eduroam | Access to MWCC wireless network Eduroam is the preferred everyday WiFi network for students, faculty and staff. The network's encryption level provides protected access to confidential, critical information. MWCC students, faculty and staff can easily connect to the WiFi network at another eduroam institution without the need to gain guest credentials. There are over 5,000 institutions using Eduroam around the world - see list | Linked to iConnect. All students, faculty and staff will use their network username and mwcc.mass.edu to access Eduroam. | Click here for instructions to connect to Eduroam. |
Home Drive - OneDrive | All full-time employees have their own personal OneDrive, located in Office 365. All documents should be saved on the employees personal OneDrive. Any documents saved on the local PC are not backed-up and are subject to loss due to a system failure. | Linked to iConnect | Job Aid - Home Directory |
VPN | Access to MWCC VPN | Access given on a requested basis and approved by supervisor. VPN Access Request Form | SharePoint - VPN Job Aid |
iConnect Announcements | Need to post an announcement to students, staff or faculty, post it on iConnect! | iConnect announcements replace e-mails that were originally sent to the entire college. The portal offers one location to provide all upcoming event information. Its calendaring system allows people to register for events, and sign up for reminders via text message or e-mail. | Log into iConnect, click the Forms & Documents tab, then scroll down and click "iConnect Announcement / Event Request". |
Microsoft Office @ Home use | Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) This is only available to current employees. | Linked to iConnect | Office Install - Job Aid |
***Further training on these topics can be found on Blackboard under ITS Training