Getting Started – Credit Applicant Students

Setting up your Carroll Email Account

To set up your account for the first time:

1. Open this link:  https://passwordreset.microsoftonline.com/?whr=carrollcc.edu.
2. Enter your Carroll email address: ([email])
3. On the next screen, choose “forgot my password” and click Next.
4. You will be sent a verification code to your personal email account
5. Enter your verification code.
6. You will then be prompted to create a password.
7. Store your password somewhere secure, like a password manager. You will need this password handy for many transactions.

Note: The first time you log in, you will be required to set up Multi-Factor Authentication. Click here for instructions on setting this up.

Password and Account FAQ’s are available here.
For additional support, contact the IT Help Desk at 410-386-8060 or email ithelpdesk@carrollcc.edu.

Set up your College Email.
This is where all official communication will be sent to you:
Use your email address ([email]) and the password you just created to log in to email at https://www.carrollcc.edu/resources/online-learning-technology/email/.

Logging in to the Lynx Portal

You will need your Username ([username]) and your newly created password to access the Lynx Student Portal using the instructions below:

1. Go directly to  https://www.carrollcc.edu/mycarroll/.
2. Click on the Lynx Student Portal icon.
3. Enter your Username ([username]) and password.
4. Click Sign in.

Check your eligibility to take classes at https://www.carrollcc.edu/admissions-aid/course-placement-eligibility/. At the previous link, look for the appropriate student type and view eligibility criteria. If you need to send us transcripts, please have them sent to the Advising Office at advising@carrollcc.edu.