eCampus and Online Tools

After Reading This Page, Do the Following: 

Log in to eCampus and explore your available classes. (15 minutes)
Look at additional eCampus tutorials to learn how to use it. (15 minutes)

What Is eCampus?

eCampus is the online classroom where you will access your Dallas College classes.

Note: Classes become available at 8 a.m. the Wednesday before the start of the term.

Technology Requirements

It is important to be ready for learning online from day one. Please take time to read the Technology Requirements and make sure you have access to the appropriate technology.

Using eCampus

Log In to eCampus

Step 1: Go to ecampus.dcccd.edu.

Important: The recommended internet browsers are Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. Do not use Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Select “Access My Courses Now.”

Screenshot of Dallas College eCampus Log In page. Options: Access My Courses Now or I Need Help Signing In Student Username Example: e1234567@student.dcccd.edu Faculty Username Example: abc1234@dcccd.edu. Internet Explorer is not a supported browser. See a list of supported browsers. Select Access My Courses Now.

Step 3: Log in with your Dallas College username and password.

Explore Tools and Features in eCampus

NEW Learning Management System: Brightspace

To learn more about Brightspace:

Watch the How to Log In to eCampus video.
Complete the Student eCampus Training Course.

Click "Enroll."
Click "Open Course."
Complete entire course.

Basic eCampus Tutorials

Visit the Tutorials for Online Tools page to explore tutorials including:

eCampus
eConnect
Virtual Desktop

Additional Online Tools

Your instructor might use video conferencing tools for office hours or other class meetings at specific times. (Your instructor might call them online, live and/or synchronous sessions.) Your instructor might also require that you use a particular tool so you can take tests in a more secure environment.

Video Conferencing

Many instructors and college services use a video conferencing tool to connect with students.

Click the links below to learn more about Dallas College tools for video conferencing (if one is required for your class):

Microsoft Teams is part of Microsoft Office 365, which is available to everyone at Dallas College.

To log in to Teams, use your eConnect username and password. To access Teams, use one of the following methods:

Teams can be accessed from the Dallas College website by selecting Online Tools in the top-right corner of the page and then Microsoft Teams.
To download the Teams app, see Student Email and Microsoft Office.
Watch Downloading Guide video.
Watch How to Get Started with Microsoft Teams video.

Microsoft Teams Tutorials:

Meetings in Teams

Respondus LockDown Browser

Your instructor might require that you take your online tests using a secured web browser called Respondus LockDown Browser. You might also be required to have a webcam and be monitored during the test.

Tutorials:

Note: A computer is required to use the LockDown Browser. It does not work on mobile devices.

Where Do I Get Help? 

Have questions or concerns about eCampus? The Dallas College Technical Support team is available 24/7 to assist you.

Call 972-669-6402 or toll-free 866-374-7169 (Dual Credit students: Call 972-669-6555)
Chat with a technician or check out the FAQs