Student Resources
Student Resources
| What do you need when you're off campus? | Resource | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Quick answers about Foothill College | Questions? Ask Footsie | (650) 949-7325 |
| Am I ready to take an online course? | Student Readiness Questionnaire | (650) 949-7446 |
| What's it like to be an online student? | A Week in the Life of an Online Student | (650) 949-7446 |
| Tutorials to prepare for taking an online course | Quest for Success | (650) 949-7446 |
| List of degrees available as fully online | Online Degrees | (650) 949-7423 |
| Details about specific online course sections | Course Info | Instructor |
| Quick answers about what courses to take | Academic Counseling | (650) 949-7423 |
| Talk with an academic counselor | Academic Counseling sessions | (650) 949-7423 |
| Find an online course that's not offered at Foothill | OEI Course Exchange | (650) 949-6187 |
| Placement testing | Placement Testing Services | (650) 949-7743 |
| Help with registration | A&R Help Form | (650) 949-7325 |
| Troubleshoot MyPortal problems | MyPortal | (650) 949-7325 |
| Waive optional student fees | Optional Fee Waiver Request | (650) 949-7331 |
| Student forms | Forms | (650) 949-7325 |
| Get an Add Code | Request Add Code | (650) 949-7325 |
| Get a refund | MyPortal | (650) 949-7331 |
| Videos about Financial Aid | Financial Aid TV 24/7 Channel | (650) 949-7245 |
| Fulfill orientation requirement for matriculation |
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(650) 949-7423 |
| Tutorials about skills for college success | StudentLingo | (650) 949-7423 |
| Find out my GPA | GPA Calculator | (650) 949-7423 |
| Order my textbooks | Bookstore online ordering | (650) 949-7305 |
| How to handle stress of college | Kognito Online Training | (650) 949-7910 |
| Career planning | Career Services Online Resources | (650) 949-7423 |
| Quick information about the Library | Ask a Librarian | 6506459455 text |
| Help Desk about accessibility | Accessibility Center | (650) 949-7017 |
| What do you need when you're off campus? | Resource | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Log in to my online course in Canvas | Canvas | (650) 949-7446... |
| Access to Canvas on my smartphone | Canvas Mobile App | |
| Orientation to Canvas | Canvas Student Orientation | |
| 24/7 Tech help with Canvas | Canvas Support Hotline | (833) 300-3461 |
| Illustrated instructions for using Canvas | Canvas Guides | |
| Video guides about using Canvas | Canvas Guides - Videos | |
| Contact my instructors | Faculty Directory | (650) 949-7777 |
| Convert documents to accessible format | Disability Resource Center | (650) 949-7017 |
| Get textbook in accessible format | Alternative Media Request | (650) 949-7017 |
| Journal, magazine, or newspaper articles | Off-campus Library Services | (650) 949-7611 |
| Check my paper for plagiarism | Turnitin - in your Canvas course | Instructor |
| Correct name pronunciation | NameCoach | Instructor |
| Proctored testing services | Proctorio - in your Canvas course | Instructor |
| 24/7 live tutoring services | NetTutor - in your Canvas course | Instructor |
| Live tutoring for Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), the STEM Center, and Pass the Torch | Online Tutoring | |
| Live interaction with my instructor | Foothill Zoom and VoiceThread - in your Canvas course |
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| View my grades | MyPortal | (650) 949-7325 |
| Order transcripts | Transcripts | (650) 949-7325 |
Canvas Resources
Services & Materials
Make use of the many services that are offered online.
Computer Labs
Access your online courses from one of many campus computer labs. Or you can use wireless access in nearly all classrooms and indoor public spaces.
More Resources
California Virtual Campus
Catalog of online courses available from California community colleges.
Foothill College Faculty and Staff Directory
For Contact information.
Accredited Online Schools & Colleges
Find out what to look for when choosing an online college.
Student Complaint Processes
Most student complaints, grievances or disciplinary matters should be resolved at the campus level for the quickest and most successful way of resolving issues involving Foothill College. You are encouraged to work through the campus complaint process first before escalating issues to a State Complaint Process.
Strategies to Avoid Plagiarism
Learn practical tips and resources to help you use sources correctly, give proper credit, and maintain academic integrity in your coursework.
