Online Learning Resources for Students


Instructional
Technology Center

Drop in during open lab hours or call to make an appointment
(209) 588-5011


Daytime Tech Support 
(209) 588-5385

Student IT Service Desk
MondayFriday, 8 am5 pm
(Closed on Wednesdays,
10–11 am)


24/7 Canvas Support
Live Chat

Live chat support from a Canvas representative


To log in to Canvas, select the Canvas icon at the upper right of this webpage. Then log in with your Columbia email address and password. There are many tools and resources offered for your online learning experience, both instructional and student services. You can search for Online Classes on the Columbia College Schedule.

Learn to Navigate Canvas and Zoom!

These orientations help you learn to use Canvas and Zoom for your online courses. Join live orientations during the first week of the semester, and/or check out our playlist of Canvas Navigation Videos.

Logging into Canvas

Canvas is single-sign-on, which means you'll use your @my.yosemite.edu email address and password to sign in. The directions to access your email should have been sent to your student YCCD email for login information. Here are the single sign-on instructions for getting set up. For further assistance contact the IT Service Desk at 209-588-5385.

Access Canvas from a Web Browser by selecting the Canvas Login button at the upper right of this website, or going to gocolumbia.instructure.com. Sign in using your @my.yosemite.edu email address and password.

Canvas Support 

Zoom Resources

Your instructor may use ConferZoom, or called ConferNow in Canvas, for lectures. To prepare for this, download the Zoom app. Students do not need to create a Zoom account to attend Zoom class sessions.

Online Learning Readiness

Be sure to check your student email regularly for communication from your instructors and for vital campus information. Forward your student email to your personal email for easier checking.

Additional Resources

OU Campus Login