Authenticating the Identity of Students Enrolled in Distance Education Courses
On the first day of class, students access their course in Canvas by logging into the secure web portal PASPort
Personnel and Student Portal (PASPort). Th
e PASPort student portal requires that all students obtain a unique PASPort username and password that is generated through the LC Students Information System during the admission process. Students are issued a temporary login password that utilizes the individual's birth date consisting of six digits: month, day, and year. When students log in for the first time, they will be prompted to change their password to one that requires a minimum of
8 characters and consists of a combination of alphanumeric and special characters to increase the difficulty of a login breach to their personal account. Students must choose a password that meets the imposed requirements, is difficult to decipher, is not a common word, personal detail, or a reflection of the user's work activities.
The student's password expires every 180 days; however, they can change their password at any time within this 180 day period by clicking on the Forgot Password Link or from within the student PASPort portal by selecting "My Account" option on the upper-left portion of the toolbar displaying on the main homepage. Students can also set up secret Questions and Answers in an attempt to recover their password if forgotten. The instructions on this webpage advise the students to come up with responses to questions that are difficult to decipher, all in an effort to prevent intrusion.
PASPort requires that students use the unique account username and password that is given to them by the Enrollment and Registration Services Center during the admissions process. Inside PASPort, students not only have access to Canvas, but also to personal information, like their home address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, tax forms, transcripts, and more. It is important that students create strong passwords, and do not share their login credentials. PASPort accounts are designated for the use of the student that was approved ONLY. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the Security section of the college Internet Usage Policy.
- Each student, employee, or guest with a PASPort account shall be responsible for all use of the account.
- Accounts shall be for use by a single individual - the person for whom the account was approved.
- An employee or student shall not share or give his or her assigned login or password information to anyone.
Students are urged not to attempt to read or copy files belonging to others or attempt to decrypt or translate encrypted material unless the files have been made accessible by the owner, or appropriate authorization has been obtained.