Network Account Information

Account Security

PLEASE NOTE: Information Technology (IT) Help Desk or any department at Penn Highlands Community College will NEVER ask for your password or authentication code in an email, phone and/or text message. We will not reset your password or authentication methods without verifying your identity. Please contact the IT Help Desk if you have any concerns or questions at helpdesk@pennhighlands.edu or 814-262-6470.

ATTENTION: If you are a new Student

You should have received information regarding your account credentials via the email address you provided when you applied to the college. You will need the information in the email message to activate your account. You must activate your account to gain access to your email and on-campus network resources.

NOTE: Account activation does not apply to students who are enrolled in the High School Dual Enrollment ACE Program.

As part of the account activation process you will need to change your password and set up a user profile. This will allow you to change your password and unlock your account anytime of day at your convenience (provided you have an Internet connection).

Please visit the Account Activation page for links and instructions on how to activate your account.

Please contact the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Information Technology Help Desk at (814) 262-6470, or by email at helpdesk@pennhighlands.edu if you:

Did not receive your account credentials
Need assistance with activating your account
Are having difficulty logging in
Cannot access your email or on-campus network resources