Note: Steps 1, 2, and 4 are only valid during your initial SSO account setup. Once your account is activated, the login process will follow step 3 only.


Step 1: Activate Your Account

1.    Visit https://login.ccbbc.edu.

2.    Click Account Activation.

3.    Enter your username using the format s.firstname.lastname.

    o    Example: If your name is John Doe, enter s.john.doe.

    o    Your username and student email address are also included in the attached Student Technology Guide that was emailed to you.

4.    Click Submit.

5.    Your personal email address provided during admissions will appear. Click Submit to receive a verification code.

    o    Note: If you don't receive a verification code, check your junk or spam folder. If you believe you may have provided the incorrect email address or no longer have access to the email provided during the admissions process, please contact us at helpdesk@ccbbc.edu

6.    Check your personal email inbox for a message from helpdesk@ccbbc.edu containing a one-time verification code.

7.    Enter the code into your browser. If you're using a personal, trusted computer, you may check Trust this device. Click Submit.


Step 2: Create Your Password

You will be prompted to create a password for your student account.

Your password must contain:

•    At least 8 characters total

•    At least one uppercase letter

•    At least one lowercase letter

•    At least one number

•    At least one special character (such as !, @, #, or $)

After entering your new password, click Update. You should receive confirmation that your password was successfully updated.


Step 3: Sign In to Your Student Account

You will be brought to the Clear Creek login page (login.ccbbc.edu).

1.    Enter your student email address using the format firstname.lastname@students.ccbbc.edu.

o    Example: john.doe@students.ccbbc.edu

2.    Enter the password you just created.

3.    Click Login.

4.    If prompted to verify your identity again, follow the instructions to receive and enter another verification code.


Step 4: Complete Your Security Setup

Upon signing in for the first time, the SSO dashboard may refresh and prompt you to configure additional Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods, including security questions.

Complete the required security setup, then click Continue to My Apps.

You will now have access to your Clear Creek SSO dashboard, which provides shortcuts to student email, SONIS, Canvas, the IT Help Desk, and other College resources.


Step 5: Access Your SONIS Student Information System

SONIS is Clear Creek's Student Information System, where you can access your student records, financial information, semester bill, and other important information.

You can access SONIS by visiting https://sonis.ccbbc.edu or selecting the SONIS shortcut on your SSO dashboard.


First-Time SONIS Login


To set up your SONIS PIN for the first time:


1. Visit sonis.ccbbc.edu or select SONIS from your SSO dashboard.

2. Click Login in the upper-right corner, then select Student.

3. Click Forgot Your PIN and/or ID.

4. Enter your Clear Creek student email address (firstname.lastname@students.ccbbc.edu).

5. Complete the CAPTCHA verification and follow the instructions provided by SONIS to establish your PIN.

6. You will receive an email to your student inbox containing a link to reset your password. Click this link and follow the instructions. Note that the link will expire after some time. If you don't receive an email, check your junk/spam folder.


SONIS PIN Requirements:

- No more than 10 characters.

- Must contain at least one number.


Important: Your SONIS PIN is separate from your SSO password. The password you created during Account Activation will not work as your SONIS PIN unless you independently set the same value. Changing either credential will not update the other.


For additional information or troubleshooting assistance, please refer to the attached Student Technology Guide or contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@ccbbc.edu.