DC Connect Platform What is DC Connect? DC Connect is the learning environment used by all students and faculty at Durham College. Powered by Desire2Learn software, DC Connect serves as an online “homeroom” for your classes. As a web-based platform, DC Connect is accessible on or off-campus, anytime, day or night. You will not have access to your course(s) until the start date. If you register after the start date, access will be granted 1-2 business days after you have registered. Internet Explorer no longer supports D2L/Brightspace. You must use a different browser to access your course. If you are registered for other courses, they may be offered using another platform. Please check your welcome email for each of your courses, which explains which platform to use and how to access that course. DC Connect Navigation Steps to Access your course on DC Connect Step 1: Selecting the DC Connect platform online Visit the PPL homepage at www.durhamcollege.ca/ppl, and click the “Quick Links” option at the top of the page and choose “DC Connect” from the drop down menu, OR Use this direct link: DC Connect Step 2: Username & Password Enter your student number and password at the login screen. Note: If you have not created a password, the default password is your date of birth (MMDDYY). If you have not provided us with your birth date, then your default password is your postal code (All capital letters, no spaces) Students who have never accessed any IT network services: Your username will be your 9-digit student number and your initial password will be your birthdate in the form MMDDYY. You should then visit this link to change their password https://mypassword.dc-uoit.ca/#Change Students who have accessed IT network services: Your username continues to be your 9-digit student number and you should attempt to log in using your last remembered network password. If your account has been disabled and you can remember your previous password, you can change your password by using this link: https://mypassword.dc-uoit.ca/#Change If you cannot remember your previous password, you can attempt to reset it by answering your security questions using this link: https://mypassword.dc-uoit.ca/#Reset If you are having trouble logging in, please contact the ITS Service Desk at 905.721.3333 or by email at servicedesk@dc-uoit.ca Step 3: Selecting your course When in DC Connect, Choose the name of your course found under the heading “My Courses”.