For Online Students
Student access to CC Online courses is available on the Friday (by noon) prior to the class start date. The start class date for Fall 2025 is Monday, August 25, 2025. You must log in to your class before 8pm Pacific time on the start date or you will be dropped.
Preparing for Your Online Class
Use the appropriate link for your login:
- Cerro Coso Students use InsideCC for students with the @email.cerrocoso.edu email address
- Bakersfield Students use insideBC for students with the @email.bakersfieldcollege.edu email address
- Porterville Students use insidePC for students with the @email.portervillecollege.edu email address
Tutorial Videos
Logging into Canvas
Navigating Canvas
Starting Your Online Course
Recommended Orientation
Please complete the Online Student Preparedness session prior to the first day of class if you have never completed the session before. This is a session on how to succeed in your online course and typically takes 45 minutes to complete.
Check Your Computer
Take a Computer Readiness Test to see if you have the right tools, plugins and everything you may need for a smooth education experience.
Online Student Responsibility
Students must log in to their CCOnline course enrollment before 8 P.M. PST of class start date. Failure to do so will result in an automatic drop from the course to make room for the next person on the class waiting list.
Waitlisted Students: After 8 P.M. PST of class start date, waitlisted students are automatically registered for the course if class seats become available. Students must confirm course registration and enrollment within two days or they will be dropped.
Technical Support and Requirements
Online students who experience any difficulty logging on to a course, accessing course materials, or who have any other technical questions should contact technical support.
Help Desk and Tech Support is open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week. Call (877) 382-3508 or go to the support website
Distance Education Office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30am-5:30pm and on Friday from 8:00am-12:00pm. Call (760) 384-6115.
Take a Computer Readiness Test to assess your compatibility with your computer and ensure seamless functionality.
