Overview
All AACC students, faculty and staff use the Password Management tool to activate their MyAACC account, update their password, and manage verification options. New students and employees will follow the steps below to gain access to their MyAACC account.
Activate your MyAACC Account
In order to set up your account, you must complete the identity verification process by providing the following information:
- AACC ID (also called student ID or employee ID)
- One-time use Security Code
- Birth Date
- User Name
Your security code and AACC user name can be found in the "Activate your MyAACC Account" email message that you'll receive after completing your application. After the verification is completed, you’ll be able to manage your password at any time, 24/7, without reliance on the AACC Technical Service Desk.
Example Activate your MyAACC Account Email:
Welcome River Hawk:
Anne Arundel Community College provides access to college computers in computer labs and classrooms and to online services using MyAACC. Your MyAACC account is where you will check your AACC email, plan your schedule, register and pay for classes, attend online classes, view your grades, review financial aid options, and find out what's happening on campus.
To activate your MyAACC account, please visit https://www.aacc.edu/activateMyAACC You will need the following information below to acquire your MyAACC Account.
AACC ID# is: *******
Security Code: ******
UserName: rhawk2
If you have technical questions, please contact the Technical Service Desk at 410-777-HELP (4357) or helpdesk@aacc.edu. For all other questions, please contact us at 410-777-AACC (2222) or askaacc@aacc.edu.
This is an automated email notification from Anne Arundel Community College. Please do not reply to this email.
Thank you,
Technical Service Desk
Enter the required information and select Submit.
You will be presented with your AACC username.
Provide Answers to Five Challenge Questions
When providing answers to the challenge questions, we have the following advice:
- Answers can be anything you like. You don't even have to answer the actual question as long as the answer is something you will remember.
- Provide simple, short answers as these are easier to remember and to type correctly.
- Answers should be memorable. Sometimes the first thing that pops into your mind is the best.
- No one else can see your answers so don't worry about how you answer them.
Security restriction: You may not use the same answer for multiple questions.
Create a Password
Passwords will be accepted if they:
- Have at least eight characters.
- Do not contain your name (first or last).
- Do not contain your username.
- Include three of the four character types:
- Uppercase letter.
- Lowercase letter.
- Number
- Special characters, including: ! @ ^ % $ #. You cannot use: ? ' / [ ] \ { }
- Are not one of your previous 24 passwords.
Provide Alternate Contact Information
Once you've set your initial password, you need to make sure your alternate contact information is up to date. Please be sure to update your contact information using the Password Management Tool whenever your information changes. If you ever forget your password, AACC will send a temporary security code to your phone or personal email. This will allow you to verify your identity and manage your password 24/7.
Troubleshooting
If you are unable to log into an AACC computer to access the password management tool, you can do the following:
- Enter the username and password as shown below, which are both case sensitive:
- Username: help\help
- Password: help
- Wait two to three minutes to access the password management tool then continue with the directions. When finished, log off.
The college has taken this approach to ensure that your educational records are accessible by you, and only you.
If you've forgotten your password or need help resetting it, we've added instructions to help you out:
Still have questions? Contact the Technical Service Desk or complete a request on the MyAACC Service Offerings Page.
Terms and Conditions
Receipt of security codes via text message service (SMS) requires enrollment with a valid mobile phone number using the Password Management Tool. Message & data rates may apply.
Please note that the delivery of text messages can be impacted by a variety of factors beyond the control of your wireless carrier. Carriers do not guarantee that messages will be delivered and are not responsible for the late delivery of messages.
Carriers Supported: AT&T, Sprint, Boost, Verizon Wireless, U.S. Cellular®, T-Mobile®, Cellular One Dobson, Cincinnati Bell, Alltel, Virgin Mobile USA, Cellular South, Unicel, Centennial, Ntelos and MetroPCS.
By participating in the SMS password reset process, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions. Review other AACC policies.
*T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.