Parkland edu email system

Parkland College's email system is a vital tool for students, faculty, and staff to communicate and access important information. Here's an overview of the email system:

Email Address Format: The email address format for Parkland College is as follows:

[email protected]

Username: Your username is usually your first initial and last name, followed by your student ID number or employee ID number. For example, if your name is John Doe and your student ID number is 123456, your email address would be [email protected].

Email Client: You can access your Parkland College email account using a web-based email client, such as:

  1. Outlook Web App (OWA): You can access your email account through the Parkland College website by clicking on the "Email" tab and logging in with your username and password.
  2. Microsoft Outlook: You can also access your email account using Microsoft Outlook, which is available on campus computers and can be downloaded on your personal device.

Email Features: The Parkland College email system offers various features, including:

  1. Calendar: You can schedule appointments and events using the calendar feature.
  2. Contacts: You can store contact information for friends, family, and colleagues.
  3. Tasks: You can create and manage to-do lists using the tasks feature.
  4. File Storage: You can store and access files, such as documents, images, and videos.
  5. Spam and Junk Mail Filtering: The email system has built-in filters to help prevent spam and junk mail from reaching your inbox.

Tips and Best Practices:

  1. Check your email regularly to stay informed about important announcements, deadlines, and updates.
  2. Use a strong and unique password for your email account.
  3. Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown senders.
  4. Use the "Report Spam" feature to help filter out unwanted emails.
  5. Consider setting up email forwarding to forward emails to your personal email account.

If you have any issues with your Parkland College email account, you can contact the IT Help Desk for assistance.