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Password Help

RCC Security Statement
Rappahannock Community College is committed to the protection of its Information Technology Systems and the data that is stored on these systems from compromises of their confidentiality, integrity, or availability. RCC uses industry best practices and equipment including: access control mechanisms, strong encryption, firewalls, Intrusion prevention systems, antivirus, anti-spam, and anti-malware protection and other security measures such as auditing and logging access to its sensitive systems, and ensuring physical security of sensitive systems.

Creating Your Password
Your username and password are required to access online college services. If you are a current user of Canvas or Student email, use your current password.

If you have not logged in for several months, your password may have expired and will need to be reset. You can reset your password through the myRCC single login area under Forgot your password? Click here to reset your password

If you have problems setting your password, you should contact your college by going to RCChelp@rappahannock.edu.

Setting Up Your Password
New password must have at least 14 characters and not more than 100. Your password must contain a combination of:

  • At least one UPPERCASE letter
  • At least one lowercase letter
  • At least one number (0-9)
  • At least one special character (i.e. !@#$%&*()_+-?:,.) 
  • May also contain a blank space
Passwords can NOT:
  • Contain more than 3 consecutive characters of your Username, First Name, or Las Name
  • Be a previously used password

Your password will expire and require changing every 180 days (every 6 months). A tile will appear in myRCC to help remind you when the time is near.

To help protect your account, make sure that your password is memorable for you, but difficult for others to guess.

  • Do not share your password with anyone
  • Never use the same password that you’ve used in the past
  • Experts suggest using a passphrase with substitution of letters. Example: CO0lDud3!
The VCCS also requires multi-factor authentication.