Network Accounts
Alrighty…so you have your Moodle account to access your online courses and your AccessCOTR account to see your schedule, grades, etc…but do you have your network account yet? Sigh, I know…Enough with the accounts already. But, as with all the rest, the network account is very important. You need your network account to:
- confirm an exam invigilator and book an exam date for your online courses (if required)
- access your COTR email and receive messages from college administration and student groups
- access Library databases for research projects and assignments
- access the COTR Student Portal for information specific to students
Note: The requirement to confirm an exam invigilator and book an exam is for online students who must write an invigilated (supervised) final exam only.
So, now you know why you need a network account - now how do you get one? The information below should help you out.
Go to an open computer lab and log on with the following information:
- User ID: Enter your student number e.g. XXXXXXX
- Password: Enter your student number* e.g. XXXXXXX
- Domain: COTRNET
You will be required to change your password the first time you log on. Your new password will need to be a minimum of 5 characters.
If you can’t get to a COTR campus (i.e. Online Students):
You must contact the Student Help Desk to activate your network account and email. (Note: This network account is different than the Moodle user name and password you use to access your online courses.)
- Email: studenthelp@cotr.bc.ca
- Phone: 250-489-2751 250-489-2751 or toll free 1-877-489-2687 Extension 3333
Please provide the following information when you contact the Student Help Desk:
- First and Last Name (please spell your last name)
- Student Number (will be shown on your Registration receipt)
- A new password (You can choose whatever you want as long as it is 5 characters long. Just make sure it’s something that you will remember and that someone else couldn’t guess.)
- Information on how to contact you (i.e. email address or phone number)
The Student Help Desk will contact you when your account has been activated.
