ONLINE STUDENTS
Whether you attend classes on campus, online or a mix of both, you’ll receive the same high-quality education and support you need to reach your fullest potential.
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
Indian River State College 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, phone, or ticket submission by clicking the HELP icon directly within Canvas. On-campus support is also available from the Student Help Desk on Massey and Pruitt campuses. |
| Technical Skills Checklist | Every online student should master these technical skills. |
| The River Portal Log-in and Password Help | The River Portal allows online students to manage and conveniently access all Indian River State College 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 The River Portal. |
| 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 | Indian River State College 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 | Indian River State College 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 Indian River State College 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 Indian River State College 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.
