REMOTE ACCESS
New Learners
When first using your account, please go to https://www.office.com, click "Sign in" and enter your college email address as the username and click "Next".
(example: 20105644@student.chelmsford.ac.uk)
You will then be asked for your password. Your password will be "college" plus your date of birth, including slashes and the last 2 digits of the year.
(example: collegeDD/MM/YY).
If this is your first time logging on, your password will appear incorrect and require you to click "reset it now". Once changed, this password will be used for all services, and you will now be able to logon anywhere. When your password expires, you will need to choose one of a minimum of 15 characters in length.
Microsoft 365
Please use the below link to access Microsoft 365 for access to Microsoft Office applications, Teams and OneDrive files.
College Portal
Please use the below link to access the college portal for access to the Student Intranet and Enrolment Confirmation
How To Guides
You will find documents below detailing on how to configure and use your device to connect to the college remote access portal. Click HERE to find information on how to access your College email and Microsoft Teams.
Student Guides
Accessing from a desktop computer/laptop
Follow this guide for accessing the remote access portal using a Windows, MacOS or Linux desktop/laptop.
Accessing from a mobile device
Follow this guide for accessing the remote access portal using an Apple or Android device.
Accessing from a PS4 & XBox
To use your PS4 or XBOX for your online learning, follow this guide to connect Microsoft Teams through either console.
Resetting your passwords from home
Recommended Software
The below software is recommend for using the remote access portal.
The use of third party products and services is done at your own discretion and risk and with your agreement that you will be solely responsible for any damage you experience as a result of your use of third party products and services. any warranty that is provided by a third party is provided solely by such third party, and not by the Chelmsford College Group.
CudaLaunch
Software for connecting to the remote access gateway on Apple iOS, Android and Windows 10 devices.
Google Chrome
Free modern browser from Google available on multiple platforms.
Direct from Google Chrome website
Mozilla Firefox
Free modern browser from Mozilla available on multiple platforms.
Direct from Mozilla Firefox website
Technical Support
Should you experience any difficulties in using this software or would like some assistance in configuring your device please contact the IT Services helpdesk:
- By Email: ithelpdesk@chelmsford.ac.uk
- In Person:
- Moulsham Street: M119
- Princes Road: Learning Centre