Semester Quick Tips

• Spring (16-Week): Jan. 21
  
• Spring (1st 8-Week): Jan. 21
• Spring (2nd 8-Week): March 24

View the Academic Calendar for more start dates.

Click the Pirate Portal link at the top of the page.

Did you forget your username and/or password?
Click the "Retrieve or reset your username and password" link located below the LOGIN button and follow the prompts.

Still unable to log in? Contact the Computer Help Desk at (361) 582-2509.

Log in to the Pirate Portal > Student Dashboard > Student Schedule  > Choose Term.

Log in to the Pirate Portal (Student Dashboard > View Books\materials for enrolled course > Select Term) to view and purchase books and supplies.

Potential Additional Costs:

• Computer (desktop or laptop)
• Webcam with microphone

Need technology assistance?
Complete and submit the Student Technology Needs Form.

Parking is provided free to Victoria College students and visitors.

Due to construction, parking is limited near the center of campus. Ample parking is available in lots S, A, B, C, and E on the north side of campus. To ease traffic flow, enter campus from Ben Jordan (Entrance 1) or Ben Wilson (UHV side). Please refer to the campus map, watch for signs, and plan accordingly.

State-issued parking permits are required to park in handicapped parking spaces. Student decals are not required. Refer to the traffic/parking section of the Student Handbook for more information. 

Quiet study spaces and a computer lab are available to students in the VC Library.

Classes will not be available in Canvas until the first day your class meets. View your class schedule for your class start date.

Log in to Canvas.

It pays to read the syllabus and assigned chapters before the first day of class.

To view and print your syllabus for each course, log in to the Pirate Portal (Student Dashboard > Student Schedule > Active Registrations tab > course link > Syllabus link.)

Victoria College students who need academic, mental health, or financial support are encouraged to submit VC’s We've Got Your Back Form.

Victoria College offers free learning assistance to all VC students. The Learning Lab offers a variety of methods to get connected to a learning assistant in both a virtual and face-to-face environment. 

Success coaching is also available to students who would like strategic assistance with goal-setting, time management, study strategies, and other academic concerns.

It's important to check your student email at least once a week to make sure you don't miss important info.

To check your email, log in to the Pirate Portal > Student Tools > O365 Email.

Victoria College periodically sends information to students regarding registration, admissions, financial aid, and payments via text message. Don’t miss a notification! Opt in to receive official emergency and general alerts from Victoria College in your Pirate Portal > My Contact Information > Update Alert Information and VC Notifications Opt In/Out. 

Students are also encouraged to add the following numbers to your contacts.

• (361) 220-1391 Main Campus Security or (830) 857-6254 Gonzales Center Security
• (361) 485-6899 VC Emergency Alerts (Texts and Phone Calls)
• (361) 208-0999 VC General Alerts (Texts)
• (361) 573-3291 Victoria College (Phone Calls)
• (361) 582-2509 VC Computer Help Desk (Phone Calls)

Technology resources needed to complete courses remotely can be checked out from  Technology Services on a first-come, first-served basis. Technology can also be purchased from the VC Bookstore. 

Welcome Week Student Life Events

Students will be required to provide a student ID for Student Life events. Visit the Payments Office located in the Student Services Building (#8 on the Campus Map) to get your student ID. Bring a current state-issued picture identification card to request your VC student ID.

View the Welcome Week Events