How to - Access Online Student & Applicant Forms

Overview

This article guides Columbia College students and applicants through finding and accessing institutional online forms in myPortal, including Name Change requests, Change of Degree Requests, Parking Permits, and Study Abroad Applications.

Applies to: Students
Before You Begin
  • Ensure you have your active Columbia College login credentials ready.
  • Have any supporting documents needed for your specific form (such as legal documentation for a name change) on hand.

Step-by-Step Guide

Instructions

1 Navigate and Sign In to myPortal

Go to myPortal on your web browser.

●If prompted, sign in using your Columbia College email address and password.

2 Search for Forms

Locate the search bar at the top of your myPortal dashboard.

●Click inside the search bar and type "Forms".

3 View Form Tools Results

The search results will display the tools available for forms:

●Student Forms — For active and enrolled students.

●Applicant Forms — For prospective and incoming students.

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4 Browse the Forms List

Select the appropriate tool category to open the full form directory and navigate through the available options.

●Browse the list to locate the specific form you need (e.g., Change of Degree Request, Name Change, Parking Permit, or Study Abroad Application).

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5 Open and Complete Your Form

Click the title of the form you need to open the online submission interface.

●Complete all required fields and submit the form according to on-screen instructions.

Important Note / Tip

You can add frequently used forms to your favorites in myPortal by clicking the star icon next to the tool name. This will place them in the Shortcuts menu on your sidebar for quick access.

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