What’s Covered
When do I use these instructions? When you need access to the software & tools required for your coursework at San Jacinto College.
Which product(s) are included? Student Email (Outlook), SOS, Blackboard, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), OneDrive, Zoom, Virtual Desktop (Optional), Adobe Creative Suite (Optional).
Which platform(s) are included? Windows, Mac OS and iOS, ChromeOS
What’s not included? Resources accessible within Blackboard or specific to your program of study.
General Software & Tools
Most software & tools you need are available online, making it easy to access these resources from most devices. Here is the list:
|
Title |
Purpose |
How to access |
|
SOS |
Student Information System |
Online using your browser. Click here to access |
|
Microsoft Outlook |
Student Email |
Online using your browser. Click here to access |
|
Bb Blackboard |
Learning Management System |
Online using your browser. Click here to access |
|
Bb Collaborate Ultra |
Online Classroom Collaboration |
Online using your browser. Click here to access |
|
Zoom |
Online Classroom Collaboration & Proctored Testing |
Download App to your computer. Click here to install. |
|
OneDrive |
College’s Official Student Drive |
Online using a browser. Click here to access. |
|
Microsoft Office 365 |
Word, PowerPoint, Excel |
Online using your browser. Click here to access. |
|
Virtual Desktop (Optional) |
Windows desktop hosted in the cloud that can be used on most computers |
Online using your browser. Click here to access. |
|
Adobe Creative (Optional) |
Adobe Creative Suite Productivity Tools |
Online using your browser. Click here to access. |
Please contact your instructor if you have any questions regarding resources that are not listed on this page.
Minimum specifications
Click here for our recommended minimum specifications for computers & Internet bandwidth.
Most computers will run the software needed for your coursework.
Students with Chromebooks or other devices with lower specifications should be able to access their resources either online using a browser, or by downloading an app.
Click here if you do not have access to a computer or Internet. We have a number of solutions available to help you get up and running.
Need More Help?
Please contact TechSupport@sjcd.edu (281) 998-6137 if you need assistance.
