Computer System Access
All students are granted access to four main systems: PawPass, Canvas, OneDrive, and the computer network. To access any of these systems, you will need to log in with your username and password. Your username is your Iowa Valley email address (example: sally.student@iavalley.edu). All four systems use the same password. Your initial password was sent to your personal e-mail address on file. If you have lost that password, you can change your password by using the following link: https://passwordreset.iavalley.edu.
Students are provided with a Microsoft OneDrive account for file storage. OneDrive provides a terabyte of cloud storage and allows access to files from anywhere.
Through Canvas, students can submit assignments, take exams, access course-related information and grades, and communicate with instructors and students utilizing discussion boards and chat rooms. The Overview of Canvas will help familiarize the basic features.
PawPass gives you access to view your class schedule, review advising information, register for courses, check and pay your bill, or update your personal information (address, phone number, etc).
Wireless Network Access
All buildings, including student housing, are equipped with wireless access points. To register your device with the school network, use one of the links below.
Network Device Registration - cell phone, laptop, tablet
IoT Registration - streaming and gaming devices
Student Email
Log in at https://outlook.com/owa/iavalley.edu
Your username is your email address.
Most email addresses will be firstname.lastname@iavalley.edu
Ask Admissions if you have forgotten the default password. If you've already changed it, head to https://passwordreset.iavalley.edu
Help Desk
Technology literacy is an important asset for all college graduates. Iowa Valley Technology Services (IVTS) is dedicated to providing the necessary support for students to enable them to succeed. IVTS provides technical support for all District-owned computing resources.
If assistance is needed, contact the Helpdesk at:
Helpdesk (641) 844-5555
Please include your student ID number when contacting Helpdesk.
Computers for Student Use
Technology Services (IVTS) staff maintains more than 1,300 computers throughout the District including labs, classroom PCs, and faculty/staff PCs. When classes are not in session, students have access to the following computer labs:
Ellsworth Community College
Kruse Main Hall: Osgood Library (main level) and The Hub (lower level)
Reg Johnson Hall: 103 (open lab), 104
Bullock Jones: 100 and 202
Dale Howard Activity Center: 102
Hamilton Campus Ag/Renewable Energy Center
Marshalltown Community College
J. Harrison Library
Rooms 213, 215
Student Success Center
Grinnell Campus
Brownells Computer Lab
Emergency Notification
The Emergency Notification System (ENS) alerts college students, faculty, and staff via email and SMS/text in the event of a weather or critical incident emergency. All students are automatically enrolled. Additional information is available on the ENS page, which can be found in the Quick Links section in PawPass.
Computer Use Guidelines
The use of IVCCD’s computer resources is a privilege and not a right. All users are expected to use these resources in a responsible, respectful, and ethical manner. The misuse of computer resources exposes the District and its constituents to serious risks, including the disclosure of restricted data, compromise of network systems and services, degradation of technology performance, and legal liability.
As outlined in the Responsible Use of Computer Resources guidelines (Board Policy 524 and Guideline for Board Policy 524), computing resources are not to be used in any way that may be disruptive, offensive, or illegal. The District reserves the right to extend, limit, restrict, or deny computing privileges and access to its information resources. Board Policy 524 and the Guideline for Board Policy 524 are available for review in the Dean of Students’ office.
Periodically, the College purges student email accounts, Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage. If you graduate and/or plan not to return, export any emails/data you wish to save.