Remote Students
RESOURCES FOR
REMOTE STUDENTS
Below are resources and tools to assist students who are working remotely off campus.
WEBMAIL (LOGIN WITH: FIRST.LAST@STUDENTS.MCHS.EDU)
Students receive a Mercy College email account. Students are expected to check email regularly for classwork and college announcements. More information can be found at www.mchs.edu/studentemail.
cANVAS (LOGIN WITH: FIRST.LAST@STUDENTS.MCHS.EDU)
All courses at Mercy College utilize an online system Canvas to post course documents such as syllabi, faculty contact information and assignment grades. Accounts will be created following initial course registration. More information can be found at www.canvas.mchs.edu
MYMERCY (LOGIN WITH: FIRST.LAST)
MyMercy is a way to access official student records online. This includes unofficial transcripts, online bill pay, course registration, and degree audits. More information can be found at www.mchs.edu/mymercy.
LIBRARY
Mercy College Library connects you to quality information resources on campus or from home. Your Canvas login is the login to the library databases, and if you are already logged into Canvas, you are passed through to any library resource automatically. Learn more about Library services, including hours, at www.mchs.edu/library.
TECH & SUPPORT
Technology support is available through an online support form and by calling (515) 473-8158. The support hours and form can be found at www.mchs.edu/contactIT.
HOW TO JOIN A MICROSOFT TEAMS COURSE SESSION
- Click on this Day view link to your Outook calendar.
- Click on your scheduled course (1) and then Join (2) as shown below.
- Follow the instructions to open the Teams web or application version.
Click here to download and install Microsoft Teams.
Please complete the form below if you believe you will have trouble taking secure exams at home or on campus with your current computer.
