PeopleSoft Student Account Creation Instructions
Creating Your PeopleSoft Student Account (If you are a new student, it may take 2-3 hours after you enroll in a class for the system to allow you to set up your account.)
Please follow the instructions below if you do NOT have a KCTCS Email and PeopleSoft Account.
1. Have your student ID number available. It is a nine digit number that begins with "00."
2. Use Internet Explorer web browser to visit https://webmail.kctcs.edu (opens in new window).
3. Select the "New Account Activation (under Applicants & Students)" link.
4. Enter your last name and your nine-digit student ID.
5. Select "Sign In." Your name should then appear on the screen. Select "yes" if it is correct.
6. Print the page with your account information so you will have it for future reference. If you do not have access to a printer, make sure you write down your username (example: jsmith0004) and your email address (example: jsmith0004@kctcs.edu).
7. Set your pass_word. The pass_word must be 8 characters long. It must include uppercase (A-Z) and lowercase (a-z) characters AND numbers (0-9) or symbols. It cannot include your name.
8. Blackboard log-in is elearning.kctcs.edu
Accessing Your Student Records and Registering for Classes
1. Before logging into Student Self Service, Windows Vista users should uncheck "Use TLS 1.0" in Internet Explorer's Tools menu -> Internet Options -> Advanced tab.
2. Use Internet Explorer web browser to visit https://students.kctcs.edu (opens in new window).
3. Select LOGIN HERE.
4. Enter your USERID using all capital letters (created above) (ex, JSMITH0004).
5. Enter your Password (created above).
