Regular Employee Technology Quick Start Guide

Welcome to Fox Valley Technical College—we’re excited to have you join our staff team! Here are a few things to know to access FVTC's technology and systems. 

ACCESSING YOUR FVTC ACCOUNT

Your FVTC ID and Username

Your FVTC ID number and username will be sent to you and your hiring manager via email once your account has been created.

Your username for our sites is your nine-digit FVTC ID number followed by "@fvtc.edu" (example: 123456789@fvtc.edu). Our sites do not allow you to sign in with your email address—you must enter your username. If your computer or web browser automatically populate your email address on our Sign in page, please select the lower option to "Use another account" where you will be prompted to enter your username.

Your FVTC Password

Once you have your FVTC ID number, you’ll need to set the password for your account.

To set or reset your password, visit www.fvtc.edu > STAFF > RESET PASSWORD

Blue Button: "RESET PASSWORD"

In the Email or Username prompt, enter your FVTC username. You must enter your nine-digit FVTC ID number followed by "@fvtc.edu" (example: 123456789@fvtc.edu). Our sites do not allow you to sign in with your email address—you must enter your username.

Get back into your account. Enter your FVTC username in the "Email or Username" field.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

One Big Thing:

You must use Microsoft multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access FVTC systems.

Why it matters:

MFA adds a second step to your login, helping protect your personal, academic, and financial data from unauthorized access.

What to do first

  • Sign in with your username and password
  • Complete verification using your registered phone (text or call)

Go Deeper

  • Default setup:
    • Your primary phone number from HR onboarding is already on your account
    • Choose SMS code or phone call to verify
  • Recommended option:
    • Use the Microsoft Authenticator app (iPhone or Android)
    • Approve sign-ins with number matching for faster, more secure access
    • Free
  • Bottom line:
    • No MFA step = no access to FVTC secure systems

Microsoft MFA at FVTC

To manage or update your Microsoft MFA authentication methods, please visit this webpage: MFA.fvtc.edu

If you are unable to successfully sign in to manage your Microsoft MFA authentication methods, please call our IT Helpdesk.

How to add an additional authentication method

First, sign in to MFA.fvtc.edu.

Here, you can add an additional authentication method by clicking "+ Add sign-in method":

Click "+ Add sign-in method"

How to change or delete your existing authentication methods

First, sign in to MFA.fvtc.edu.

Here, you can change or delete your existing authentication methods by clicking "Change" or "Delete" by the corresponding method:

Click Change or Delete to modify your existing authentication methods

How to change your default authentication method

First, sign in to MFA.fvtc.edu.

Here, you can change your default sign-in method by clicking "Change":

Click Change to update your default sign-in method

Microsoft MFA Frequently Asked Questions


NEXT STEPS

Complete Onboarding Tasks within Workday

 

Workday is our system containing HR, training, and student information, including courses, rosters, and where grades are recorded.

To access Workday, visit www.fvtc.edu > EMPLOYEES > WORKDAY

Blue Button: "WORKDAY"

Sign in with your FVTC username, password, and complete Multi-Factor Authentication.


Look for the My Tasks icon in the top right corner. You should see a red circle with a number notifying you of outstanding tasks. Click on My Tasks to see what onboarding tasks you need to complete. 

My Tasks > Notification with red number

Additional Technology Training

Most of the rest of your technology training will take place on your first day during New Employee Orientation. That orientation schedule will be sent to you prior to your first day.

NCJTC Associate Employees: Your NCJTC Program Manager will reach out to you next with steps on accessing other resources you'll need to begin your work with us. Please use them as a resource.


FVTC SYSTEMS YOU'LL USE

FVTC Email and Microsoft 365 

Your FVTC email account is provided via Microsoft 365 and is the primary way you’ll communicate with students and staff. Microsoft 365 also includes your OneDrive cloud document storage and the Office suite of products, such as Word, Excel, etc.

To access your FVTC email and Microsoft 365, visit www.fvtc.edu > EMPLOYEES > EMAIL LOGIN & DOCS

Green Button: "EMAIL LOGIN & DOCS"

Sign in with your FVTC username, password, and complete Multi-Factor Authentication.

Your FVTC email will be available in the Outlook app, located along the left side of the Microsoft 365 page.

Outlook icon

PLEASE NOTE: To sign in to your FVTC email and Microsoft 365, you must use your FVTC username (ex. 12345679@fvtc.edu).

However, your email address is your first name + dot + last name + last 4 digits of your FVTC ID followed by "@fvtc.edu" (example: jane.smith6789@fvtc.edu).

Blackboard (Faculty)

Blackboard is our Learning Management System and primary online class resource for all of your classes, assignments, tests, and projects. 

Your instructional department contact is your primary resource for the curriculum within Blackboard.

You can also contact our Blackboard Support team as a great resource for all of your instructional and Blackboard related questions. Contact the Blackboard Support team at 920-735-4816 or online@fvtc.edu.

To access Blackboard, visit www.fvtc.edu > EMPLOYEES > BLACKBOARD

Blue Button: "BLACKBOARD"

Sign in with your FVTC username, password, and complete Multi-Factor Authentication.

Workday

Workday is our system containing HR, training, and student information, including courses, rosters, and where grades are recorded.

To access Workday, visit www.fvtc.edu > EMPLOYEES > WORKDAY

Blue Button: "WORKDAY"

Sign in with your FVTC username, password, and complete Multi-Factor Authentication.


Hourly Staff: 

Workday is where you will enter your hours in a time clock so you can get paid, and where you can find other HR related items such as your I-9 information, tax withholdings, and your payslips.

Your manager or other people in your department can show you how to punch in and punch out.


OTHER TECH RELATED INFORMATION

Microsoft Office Software

Employees are eligible to download the full Microsoft Office suite of software to a personal computer.

Do this first

  • Confirm license: You must have a Microsoft 365 Apps license.
  • Close apps: Shut down any open Office apps.
  • Check internet: Required for download and install

Install Steps

  1. Go to office.com
  2. Click Sign in and use your FVTC username, password, and complete Multi-Factor Authentication
  3. From the grid menu, select More apps
    screenshot with grid menu open and More apps selected

  4. Select Install apps (or Apps & devices)
  5. Choose Microsoft 365 apps
  6. Select Install Office
  7. Open the downloaded installer
  8. Click Yes if prompted
  9. Wait for install to finish
  10. Open Word or Excel
  11. Sign in to activate

What you'll get

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Teams
  • OneDrive

Common fixes

Missing "Install apps":

  • Did not sign in with FVTC account

Install won't start:

  • Restart your PC
  • Check admin rights on your computer
  • Re-download installer

Not activated:

  • Sign out of Office
  • Sign back in

Still Need Technology Help? 

Fox Valley Technical College - IT Helpdesk

[National Criminal Justice Training Center | ICAC Task Force Program | APICS/ASCM Partner]

Phone: 920-735-5644

Email: helpdesk@fvtc.edu



Appleton Campus - Room A120
1825 N. Bluemound Drive
Appleton, WI 54912-2277 

Hours of support:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central Time: UTC-5

Still Need Assistance?

Contact our Helpdesk at helpdesk@fvtc.edu or  920-735-5644



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Doc ID:
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Created:
2023-03-24
Updated:
2026-07-16
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