Waukesha County Technical College

Technology

WCTC offers many technology resources to students, including:

for technology related questions, please call or email the Student Help Desk at 262.691.5361.

My WCTC

My WCTC, sometimes referred to as "the portal", is a "one-stop" environment for all your computing needs. Once a student logs into My WCTC, he/she is automatically signed into Blackboard, My Account, Live@edu (email), and Netstorage (file storage). My WCTC features announcements about registration, recruitment events, job fairs, and other important news, as well as campus links, college catalogs, the college calendar and student handbook.

My Account

My Account (OIS) is the student information system used at WCTC and can be accessed through My WCTC. My Account (OIS) is the permanent records storage area for the outcomes of all your course work activities. It allows you to view and print grades and transcripts that can be shared with other colleges and employers.

Students use My Account (OIS) to:

Register for classes.
View class schedules.
View final grades.
View and pay tuition bills and/or develop payment plans.
View your unofficial transcript.
Review financial aid awards.

Student Email (My WCTC Mail)

WCTC's student email system -- "My WCTC Mail" -- is part of Microsoft's Live@edu suite of tools. Students should regularly check their email since this is the primary means by which the college and instructors communicate. Student email can be accessed through My WCTC. In addition to email, the Live@edu suite also offers students a place to store files, file sharing via the SkyDrive, access to Microsoft Office web applications (Word, Excel), instant messaging, spaces for student websites and more. These services remaini available to you after you complete your program at WCTC.

Network/file Storage

Students have multiple locations for file storage at WCTC. Look for the "I" drive on campus and Network Storage when connected to My WCTC. The Live@edu tools also provides 25 GB of storage that can be accessed anywhere you have internet connection. After uploading, files and folders can be private or shared and are available even after you move on from WCTC. Blackboard also has file storage capabilies.

Blackboard

Blackboard is a web-based tool designed to allow students and instructors to interact in online classes, or to use online materials and activities to complement traditional classroom based courses. Blackboard enables instructors and students to work with course materials, discussion boards, virtual chat, online quizzes, the WCTC library, an academic resource center, and more. Blackboard can be accessed through My WCTC. Students should familiarize themselves with Blackboard prior to the beginning of the semester.

WCTC Alerts

WCTC offers free emergency text messaging service. In the event of an emergency or severe weather condition, a text message will be sent to the student-provided mobile number and/or email address that you specify. Login to My WCTC and click on WCTC Alerts for more information and to sign up for the service.

OneCard - Student Identification Card

WCTC students are issued and required to use the OneCard as a form of identification and to access services at WCTC.

The multi-purpose WCTC OneCard offers many features. Similar to how a "gift" card is used, the WCTC OneCard works as a prepaid account card that can be used just like cash on campus. When the balance on the OneCard gets low, simply reload or add money to the card. It can be used to purchase items from vending machines, the Hub, the Daily Grind and at other locations on campus.

In addition, the OneCard can be linked to a new or existing U.S. Bank account and can then be used as a debit/ATM card.

The initial WCTC OneCard is provided free of charge; there is a $10 non-refundable replacement for lost cards. Unfortunately, money remaining on a lost card cannot be refunded or transferred to a new card.

Students and community members should stop in the Student Life Office to obtain their OneCard. Community members may also get their OneCard from the library.

Other OneCard Resources

Wireless Network Information

Wireless network access is available to currently enrolled students in several locations around the WCTC campus for laptops and handheld devices equipped with 802.11b /g and 802.11n wireless cards. The WCTC Wireless Network provides students access to internet resources only.

WCTC has deployed WPA2 authentication on the wireless network. This allows currently registered students to use the WCTC wireless network by authenticating with their WCTC username and password.

For more information about the wireless network, please visit the Student Resources section of My WCTC.

Computer Labs

Omni Tech Corporation Technology Center is located in room C-020 of the College Center and is the main open computer lab at WCTC for students and community members. The Omni Tech open computer lab is a 90 workstation facility complete with hardware, software, internet access and trained support personnel designed to assist students. Specialty application software, necessary to support classroom instruction, along with the Microsoft Office Suite and common software packages are installed on lab workstations. Printing and scanning, both color and black and white, are also available in the Omni Tech lab.

The Student Help desk located in the Omni Tech open computer lab, is a resource for students who need assistance with student e-mail accounts, Live@edu, network storage, Blackboard, My Account OIS, wireless connectivity and application software along with basic technology assistance. To contact the Student Help Desk, call 262.691.5361.

The Omni Tech open lab can also be used as a short-term intermittent instructional area and hosts many Compass Test testing sessions.

Standard hours for the Omni Tech Lab:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.