Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

To create a student portal account, click the Sign In in the upper right corner of the webpage.

 

 

From here, click on Don't have an account yet? to create the account.

 

Complete the required fields to create the new account.  Click Register to submit.

 

Click Ok on the next pop-us screen informing about the email coming.

 

 

You will receive a verification email confirming the account.  You must use the Verify Email button in the email to finish setting up the portal account.  Now the you can sign in online.

 

You already exist in SouthernTech's Student Information System
You need to:

• • Click the gray Back button
  • Enter the email address given at enrollment
  • Click Forgot your password? link
  • Then check his/her email for the reset message and link

• • If this continues, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject Student Portal Access

Once a you are logged into your account, you can:

• Update Profile information (basic info, phone lists, addresses, account signature)
  • You will have to call SouthernTech to update an email address
• View Schedule/Calendar
• View Enrollment(s)details (including Grades and Attendance)*
• View Account financials (make a payment due, view past payments and remaining charges)*
• View and complete Required Documents
• View Wait List and Interest choices
• Enroll in a Program or Class

You will need to click the link on the email invitation that you received when your student applied. If you didn't receive one, please check you junk/spam folders. If you cannot locate it, please call (580) 224-8204 and confirm the email address and a new link will be sent. You may also email [email protected].

 

Absolutely! Documents, grades, attendance, enrollments, etc are all visible to you. When you log into your portal, you will click on the name of your student at the top of your left hand navigation panel. (The Student Portal section above will guide you if you need that information once you are in the student's portal.)

 

Make sure you return to your portal for any enrollments you wish to make.

Office 365/Canvas

Following are your credentials:

• Login Username: 25.[FirstInitial][FullLastName]@sotechstudent.org

• Current Password: sotech#[LastFourStudentID]

sotech#1234

 

There will be a few initial/one-time steps to be completed before you can fully access your account.

• You will be asked to re-enter your current password during first-time setup.

• You will be asked to enter a phone number that will be used for password resets.

 

Once you are logged in, your Office365 login will give you access to the following features:

• SOTECH Email: SOTECH instructors will be communicating important information through this email account
• Canvas: is SOTECH Learning Management System where your instructor will deliver course materials including Discussion, Quizzes, Tests, etc.
• Achademix: this feature allows you to access your Class Schedule/Calendar, Bill Payments, Financial Aid Awards. (This link sends you to an external login. Please use the email given at time of enrollment - it should be your personal email; not your @sotechstudent.org email)

 

If you are experiencing difficulty with your sign in, accessing any feature above, or have any questions, we will be happy to assist you!  Email us at [email protected]

1. Open the document:

• Launch the Office 365 app you're using (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Open the document you want to save.

2. Save automatically (recommended):

• By default, Office 365 automatically saves your changes to the cloud as you work. This ensures your document is always up-to-date and accessible from anywhere.

3. Save manually:

• If you prefer to save manually, click the "Save" button (usually located in the "File" menu).
• Choose a location to save the document (e.g., your OneDrive, local computer, or a specific folder).
• Give the document a name and click "Save."

Follow the iOS device installation instructions here.

Follow the iOS log in instructions here.

To set up your Canvas Notifications, follow the instructions here.

How do I sign up for a Canvas account as a parent? - Instructure Community (canvaslms.com)

SouthernTech's Canvas Address sotech.instructure.com

You can contact your instructor using Teams, email, or messaging within Canvas.

To contact Financial Aid, fill out the contact form here.