ONLINE STUDENTS

Connected to The River, Wherever You Learn

Indian River State College gives students access to a growing suite of programs and services to support our online learning environment, including:

• Academic advising
• Tutoring options
• Library services
• Tech support
• Alumni and industry connections

There is an Assessment Center at each of our five campuses.

All online courses are designed with a personal touch by expert faculty members. Courses in our online degree programs are also nationally certified through Quality Matters.

Technical Resources & Support for Online Students

IRSC uses Canvas as its primary Learning Management System. Here’s how to get the access and support you need, as well as additional tech-related help.

Canvas Mobile App	Access courses and groups using your mobile device. From the app, you can submit assignments, participate in discussions, view grades and access course materials. The app also provides access to course calendars, to-do items, notifications and messages.   View the Canvas Student App Quick Start Guide to set up the app on your phone.
Canvas Support	Get technical support for Canvas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via chat or at 877- 253-1481. On-campus tech support is available from the Student Help Desk on Massey and Pruitt campuses.
Technical Skills Checklist	Every online student should master these technical skills.
MyPioneerPortal Log-in and Password Help	MyPioneerPortal allows online students to manage and conveniently access all IRSC web applications through a single, secure page.   Self-service password reset can be performed by clicking the “Need help signing in?” link and then clicking the “Forget password?” link.   Watch this short video and select the section titled “Reset Password in MyPioneerPortal.
Privacy Policy	Indian River State College online courses may require external programs that require students to create an account. View accessibility and privacy policies.

Academic Resources & Support for Online Students

Get help with assignments, find research materials, and more.

Tutoring Center	Tutoring Centers offer free tutoring and workshops, test preparation, the ability to borrow resources, and more. The Tutoring Centers can also review your paper through Ask Us! Upload your writing submission and receive tutor feedback and strategy via email.
Free Online Tutoring	IRSC offers free online tutoring and academic support services for most subjects 24 hours a day, seven days a week through Brainfuse.   Additionally, expert guidance can help improve your writing, from essays to resumes.
The River Libraries	IRSC librarians can help you through all stages of the research process, including finding sources for any project and reviewing your paper for citation formats (APA, MLA, etc.). There are libraries on each IRSC campus. To contact a librarian, email library@irsc.edu or text 772-410-5662.
Virtual Proctoring	Online classes will have one or more virtually proctored assessments. In most online classes, the virtually proctored assessment(s) will be administered via Honorlock virtual proctoring.
The River Student Handbook	The IRSC Student Handbook and Planner provides a variety of information, including the academic calendar, policies and procedures, campus locations, safety and security, and more.

Need Additional Assistance?

If you are experiencing difficulty in a course and have already worked with your instructor to resolve the challenge but feel your issue needs additional attention, please contact the Department Chair.