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Student Tech Setup

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Welcome, Vikings! Let's get you set up.

Everything you need to get your technology ready for your first day at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
Follow the steps below and you'll be connected in no time.

Before Your First Day

Complete these steps before classes begin.

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Get Your DMC Account & Password

Your credentials are emailed to the personal email you used when applying. Look up your username at delmar.edu/idinfo. Call Viking Help Desk at (361) 698-2330 if you need help.

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Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication

MFA adds a second verification step when you log in. Set this up using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone before accessing most DMC services.

MFA Setup Guide
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Access Your DMC Email

Your DMC email is your official college communication channel — important messages from instructors, financial aid, and the registrar go here. Log in at outlook.office.com with your DMC credentials.

Classroom Essentials

Tools you'll use in your courses every day.

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Canvas LMS

Where your courses live — assignments, grades, discussions, and materials. Log in at delmar.instructure.com. Courses appear once your instructor publishes them.

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Lockdown Browser & Respondus

Required for proctored online exams in many courses. Download before your first test to avoid last-minute issues.

Get Lockdown Browser
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Microsoft 365 Office Tools

All DMC students get free access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneDrive. Install the apps on your devices or use them online from anywhere.

Stay Connected

Get online and stay secure on campus.

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Connect to Campus Wi-Fi

Connect to the DMC Wi-Fi network using your username and password. We have setup guides for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Chromebook.

Wi-Fi Guides
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WebDMC Student Portal

Register for classes, view your schedule, check financial aid status, and make payments — all in one place.

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DMC Alert Notifications

Sign up for emergency alerts and campus notifications. Get real-time updates about closures, severe weather, and safety information sent to your phone.

Need Help?

Viking Help Desk
Phone: (361) 698-2330
Email: vikinghelpdesk@delmar.edu
Portal:
Location: White Library
Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:30a – 5:30p