Colleague - How to Login

Overview

Accessing Colleague as a Columbia College Employee

Colleague is the administrative system used by Columbia College employees for managing student, financial, and academic data. Access to Colleague is provided through the myPortal dashboard and may require additional steps such as VPN or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), depending on your location and access permissions.

How to:

Access Colleague via myPortal

1. Sign In to myPortal:

   • Navigate to myportal.ccis.edu

   • Click Log in in the upper right-hand corner and enter your credentials.

2. Locate the Colleague UI Link:

   • Once signed in, look on the left-hand side under the Shortcuts section.

   • Click on Colleague UI.
      

     

   • This should automatically log you into Colleague.

     • If not, sign in using the same credentials as myPortal. You may be prompted to complete an MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) check.

3. If You Don’t See Colleague UI Under Shortcuts:

   • Use the search bar at the top of the dashboard to search for "Colleague".

     

   • Alternatively, click View All under the Tools tab on the left-hand side.

     

     • Search for Colleague UI.

       

     • Click the star icon next to it to add it to your Shortcuts for easier future access.

       

Quick Tips

• Off-Campus Access:
  If you are working remotely, you must be connected to the Columbia College VPN to access Colleague.

• Password Issues:
  If you receive an "incorrect password" error, try resetting your password and attempting to sign in again.

• Access Permissions:
  Not all employees have access to Colleague by default. If you believe you need access, contact your supervisor to request the appropriate permissions.

Need Help?

If you're experiencing issues accessing Colleague or myPortal:

• Submit a support ticket through the IT Support Portal

• Or call the Solutions Center at 573-875-4357 for immediate assistance