Student Resources
Remote Learning
Learn more about the tools you'll need to succeed in a remote learning environment!
Additional Information
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) provides access to a wide variety of software without ever having to set foot on campus. Think of it as remote controlling a loaner computer here on campus, only from anywhere in the world and from any device. We've prepared some instructions and a video explaining how students can use VDI:
Student instructions for accessing VDI
The SBCC Information Technology department has compiled a document that provides some steps you can take to create a more cyber secure home:
How to make sure you are cyber secure when working from home
The Luria Library has Chromebooks available for long-term check out and return.
Are you in need of access to computers and/or access to the internet? SBCC has several resources that can help!
- The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps provide a monthly discount on internet service of up to $30 per eligible household. Applicants currently receiving federal aid, including those receiving aid under Pell Grant, CalFresh, Medicaid, and WIC qualify to receive this benefit.
- SBCC also offers free hotspots for eligible students. Please go to the Basic Needs Website and click on the WiFi Hotspot Application button under Low/No-Cost WiFi and Hotspots section of the BNC website. Once approved, hotspots will be available for pick up in the Basic Needs Center (ECC 14)
- SBCC has over 1200 computers located in over 25 different computer labs across campus for student use!
Academic Technology Support hosts the individual virtual computer labs for the Business Division, Digital Arts Center, and Language Labs within its Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and offers assistance using Zoom to connect with online classes.
The link to join the virtual computer lab through Zoom is:
sbcc.zoom.us/j/8057302467?pwd=U3FxNzYvVjdkNENVN3kyTDZVc0EzUT09
Additional student support information can be found at the following links:
Please CLICK HERE for instructions on how to get started with Zoom
Please CLICK HERE for instructions on how to get started our Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI):
vmview.sbcc.edu
For more information on technical support available for students, please CLICK HERE to access our IT Support website
SBCC Student Health and Wellness On-Site and Off-Site Support Services and Resource Guide
Student Health and Wellness Services is closed for in-person counseling and medical
appointments due to the elevated threat of COVID-19 in the Santa Barbara area.
Telehealth Support
In order to meet the needs of our students during this difficult time, we will be
offering telehealth support to students. If you are having an emergency, please dial
911.
Mental Health Support
Contact Lacey Peters at ljpeters1@pipeline.sbcc.edu or Alyson Bostwick at bostwick@sbcc.edu and a Personal Counselor will reach out to you via email or by phone regarding mental
health support, resources, and referrals. (Please include your K number and phone
number in the body of the email).
Medical Support
Contact Laura Fariss at llfariss@sbcc.edu and an RN will reach out to you via email or by phone regarding medical support,
resources and referrals. (Please include your K number and phone number in the body
of the email).