Technology & Online Resources
Blackboard and the Student Engagement Portal are essential for accessing course content and communication.
Success Tip: Knowing how to use and navigate these applications will help you access your course content. Familiarize yourself with these resources early to make your academic journey smoother.
AC Student WIFI
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AC Connect Portal
AC Connect is your personal pathway to your student account, Google Apps and Gmail, campus calendars, Blackboard, Student Engagement Portal, the AC Print Hub, Self Service and other important information applicable to you.
Get Your Virtual AC ID Here
This link will get your "Virtual" Amarillo College ID on your smartphone or mobile device. The Amarillo College Virtual ID can be used in place of your physical Amarillo College ID card anywhere a scanner is available.
Log in with your ACNetID and password. This will create your Amarillo College Virtual ID. Then just scan the Barcode ID depending on your mobile device. You may have to slide your screen up to see the barcode.
Blackboard Support & Technical Assistance
Blackboard is the central hub for courses where you can find class materials, syllabus, submit assignments, take quizzes, participate in discussions, and check your grades.
For Blackboard support and technical assistance, please visit The Underground (located in the basement of the Ware Student Commons), call (806) 371-5992 or email ctlstudenthelp@actx.edu.
Student Engagement Portal
This portal provides direct communication between you, your success coaches, and your success network. You'll get updates, task reminders, attendance records, and guidance for your college journey.
- Available in AC Connect.
- Access your school schedule.
- Track your progress, grades, and transcripts.
- Connect with your success coach and advisor.
- Mark your attendance for class.
- Alerts for grades below 75% or attendance issues.
- Tasks for mandatory tutoring support.
- Download the mobile app "WatermarkStudent" from your app store to access it on your phone.
Need Help Accessing Computers or WiFi?
- The Underground & Library have computers you can use on campus and FREE WIFI.
- Visit the Library if you need a mobile hotspot for FREE internet access while you're enrolled in classes.
*You can find more info about The Underground & Library in the Campus Resources tab.
Need to Print?
As an AC student, you have access to print and make copies. Printers and copiers are located in the Library and in The Underground. If you are home, save your files, upload them to the AC Print Hub or on your AC Portal and print next time you are on campus.
- Automatically Paid with Tuition - $20 to every student's account at the beginning of the Spring and Fall
Printing Costs
- Color - $0.25
- Black & White - $0.05