How to Claim Your Account

New students must complete an account claim process to use their school account. This process helps you set up your login information and password.

All new users must complete the account claim process. Claim means to activate and set up your account for the first time. You will also need to create your first password.

Begin the Account Claim Process

1. Go to www.pvcc.edu. Click on MyPVCC at the top right of the screen. This opens the login page.

2. Type your MyVCCS username. Your username usually has letters and numbers. Example: abc12345
3. Click GO

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Claim Your Account

1. Choose one of the two options to get your claim code. Use this code to activate your account.
   
2. Click Continue
3. If your personal information matches the system, you will get a claim code. The code will be sent to the option you choose.
   Note: The claim code has 8 numbers. If the code is sent to your email, check junk and spam folders if the code is not showing in inbox.
4. Enter your date of birth. Use this format: YYYY-MM-DD. Example: 2026-06-10
   Enter your claim code.
   
5. Click Next

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Create Your Password

1. Create your MyVCCS password

Your password must be:

• 14 to 100 characters long
• It must also include at least 3 of these:
  • 1 lowercase letter (a, b, c)
  • 1 uppercase letter (A, B, C)
  • 1 number (1, 2, 3)
  • 1 special character (!, @, #, etc.)
• Do NOT use:
  • Your VCCS ID
  • Your first name
  • Your last name

1. Click Next
2. After you create your MyVCCS password, your account setup is complete.
3. Click Continue to log in and set up Multifactor Authentication (MFA). This is an extra step to keep your account safe.
   
   
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   Need More Help?

   Connect with PVCC Technology Services:

   434.961.5400

   help@pvcc.edu

   Room M832 in the Main Building (Campus Map)