ctcLink Resources for Students
Learn how to use ctcLink with these helpful resources.
Getting Started
Activate Your Account - Learn how to log into ctcLink for the first time. Remember, to activate your account you will need to select Activate Your Account on the login screen.
Troubleshooting - Solutions to common ctcLink login problems.
Video: How to Activate ctcLink Account
Quick Start Guide: Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for ctcLink and Canvas - What is MFA? Get started with MFA now and find resources for additional MFA support. This guide is available in additional languages:
- Spanish: Autenticación de múltiples factores (MFA) para ctcLink y Canvas
- Russian: Многофакторная аутентификация (MFA) для ctcLink и Canvas
- Ukrainian: Багатофакторна автентифікація (МЗС - MFA) для ctcLink та Canvas
How to Login: Multifactor Authentication (MFA) - To increase account security, MFA will be enabled for students beginning July 15, 2024. Learn more about your MFA options and how to set up MFA on your ctcLink account.
Check Your To Do List - You may be assigned To Do tasks in ctcLink that may be crucial to complete for financial aid or to be able to register for classes. This guide will show you how to check your To Do list in ctcLink.
View Messages in Message Center - Pierce College will send important notices and announcements to you via Message Center in ctcLink, including financial aid information. This guide will show you how to check Message Center to view new messages.
Personal Information
How To Update Your Preferred Name
Registration
Video: Who is My Advisor? - Learn how to find your advisor and their contact information in ctcLink.
Class Modalities - Pierce College offers classes in-person, online and in a hybrid combination of both. Learn how to find the type of class you need.
Registering in ctcLink
You can register for classes in ctcLink. After logging in to ctcLink, click on the Class Search tile to search for and enroll in classes.
Enroll in Classes in the Class Schedule - Learn how to enroll in classes from the class schedule.
Search for Classes in the Class Schedule - Find your upcoming classes for registration in our class schedule.
Understanding Class Details in the Class Schedule - Online? Hybrid? How many credits? Learn what the different fields mean for each class in the class schedule.
Financial Aid
View Financial Aid Disbursements
Check Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Cashiering
Tuition Installment Plan - Set up a tuition installment plan (TIP) in ctcLink.
Resources
ctcLink Student Self-Service Course - This Canvas course will guide you through your new Student Self-Service portal.
Student Self-Service Homepage Guide - Get familiar with the tools and services available through your new homepage.