This page will help you gain access to your HCU One Login and become familiar with HCU systems. New students should follow the below steps in order to setup accounts, register for classes, and accept aid.
Guide for Accessing and Using Student Systems
HCU Student Systems
Portal (my.HC.edu)
HuskyNet (Self-Service)
My Student Account (TouchNet)
On this page
Setting Up Your HCU One Login
Step 1: Locate Your Username
Your username may be found:
- in the financial aid award letter that is sent by U.S. postal mail
- on the in a box labeled Your HCU OneLogin Information (if you have submitted your deposit)
- by contacting your admission counselor
- by telephoning the Help Desk at 281-649-3410
Your username will have your last name and first initial (e.g., smithj) and may also have numbers in it.聽 It will also become the first part of your university email address (i.e. smithj@HC.edu).
Step 2: Log In to the Portal (my.HC.edu)
- Log in to my.HC.edu from a web browser, with your HCU email (username@HC.edu).
- When you log in for the first time, you will use the assigned password then setup a NEW password.
- New passwords meet the following requirements, including at least:
- 1 upper case character
- 1 lower case character
- 1 number
- 1 special character (!@#$%&+=)
- 12 characters
- No spaces allowed
- Once you are logged in, you will see commonly used student applications (Canvas, OneDrive, Email, DegreeWorks, MyPrint, and more). You can also customize what cards you want to appear in your dashboard.
Step 3: Setup Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
A) Download the App
iPhone (iOS)
- Open the App Store
- Search: Microsoft Authenticator
- Tap Get and install
Android
- Open the Google Play Store
- Search: Microsoft Authenticator
- Tap Install
B) Open & Prepare the App
- Launch Microsoft Authenticator
- Tap Accept for permissions
- Allow:
- Notifications (required for login approvals)
- Camera access (for scanning QR codes)
C) Register Your @HC.edu Account
On Your Computer:
- Go to:
- Sign in with your HC email (e.g., username@HC.edu)
- Navigate to:
- Select: Add sign-in method
- Choose Authenticator app
- Click Next until a QR Code appears
On Your Phone:
- Open the Microsoft Authenticator app
- Tap Plus Add account
- Select: Work or school account
- Tap Scan QR code
- Scan the QR code displayed on your computer
Complete Setup (on your Computer):
- Click Next
- A test notification will be sent to your phone
- Tap Approve in the app
Step 4: Signing In
When accessing HC services (like my.HC.edu, email, or Microsoft 365), you will:
- Receive a push notification 鈫� tap Approve 鈥擮R鈥�
- Enter a 6-digit code from the app
Optional: Enable Passwordless Sign-In
- Open the Authenticator app
- Tap your @HC.edu account
- Select Enable phone sign-in
- Follow the prompts
Best Practices
- Keep notifications enabled
- Do NOT uninstall the app without resetting MFA
- Add a backup sign-in method when prompted
- Use a secure device lock (PIN, fingerprint, Face ID)
Troubleshooting
Not receiving notifications? Verify:
- Phone notifications are enabled
- Wi-Fi or cellular connection is active
Other issues:
- QR code not working? Use Enter code manually option instead
- Got a new phone? Reconfigure MFA before disposing of your old device
- Lost access? Contact the ITS Helpdesk immediately
Need Help?
Contact the ITS Help Desk at 281-649-3410. Summer hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. 鈥� 5 p.m. If you leave a voicemail please leave your full name, a good callback number and identify as a newly admitted student.
Enroll in LetMeIn
Let Me In allows you to reset your password without IT HelpDesk assistance and update your email display name.
Step 1
Navigate to . To enroll, first sign in with your HCU OneLogin information. If you haven’t yet set up your login password or accessed your username, refer to the top of this page for instructions on how to do so.
Step 2
To get enrolled in Let Me In, you will need to select the Enrollment tab at the top of the screen. Follow the prompts to select your security questions, submit and verify an alternate email address, and/or set up the Google authenticator. We recommend choosing two out of the three security options listed.聽 Once you have completed the form, you will select Enroll at the bottom of the page.
How to Register for Classes
Step 1: Open Registration Self-Service Dashboard
Log in to the . On the Registration Self-Service card, click .
Step 2: Select Register for Classes
Select .
Step 3: Select a Term
Select the term for which you want to register for classes.
Step 4: Search for Courses
Select a Subject from the drop down menu to browse all classes in a subject, or enter the Course Reference Number (CRN) for the specific courses that you want to register for.
Note: If you are an incoming freshman, your admissions counselor may provide a CRN to you.聽If you are not provided with a CRN for a course you need to register for, you can search which classes are available by Subject.
Step 5: Add Classes
Click the Add button next to the course you want to register for.
Important Reminders
- Most science courses include a separate lab course. You will need to add both the main class and the lab class CRNs to your schedule and submit these changes at the same time.
- If there is a 鈥淐鈥� next to the course, that means that the course is closed and unavailable.
How to View Your Class Schedule
Step 1: Open Registration Dashboard
Log in to the .聽 Find the Registration Self-Service card and click .
Step 2: View Registration Information
Click .
Step 3: Select Current Term
Under Class Schedule, select the current Term and your schedule will be on the right side of the screen.
Tip: Room locations sometimes change during the first week of class. Be sure to check your schedule on the day of your classes to ensure the room assignment has not been adjusted.
Submitting Your FERPA聽Information
FERPA stands for the . Under this act, students maintain privacy of their academic records after the age of 18 or once they enroll in a postsecondary institution. Every student must submit a FERPA form to inform the Office of Academic Records who, if anyone, is granted access to these records. You can choose to not allow anyone access, or you can add your parent(s) or guardian(s) to this release.
Step 1: Open FERPA Request Form
Log in the .聽 Find the Student Request Forms card, and then select
Step 2: Complete the Form
- Disclosures and Non-Disclosures: Designate which departmental records can be disclosed.
- Authorizations: List the name(s) of the person(s) whom you would like to grant access to your records.
- Student Release Authorization: Verify your information and approve by clicking Next.
- Review and Submit: Review all your selections and entries and click Finish.
View & Accept Your Financial Aid Award Offer(s)
Step 1: Open My Financial Aid
Log in to the .聽 Go to Main Menu 鈫� My Account 鈫� .
Step 2: Complete Requirements
The Home page will tell you if you need to complete your FAFSA or if it has been submitted to HCU.聽 Open all the dropdown boxes to see which materials you still need to submit. Once all of your documents are complete, you will be able to accept your financial aid award.
Step 3: Review and Accept Award Offers
Select the Award Offer tab, and then Award for Aid Year. This will display your financial aid information for the academic year of your choice. Once all of your required documents are complete (step 2), you will be able to accept your financial aid award.
Tip: For more information about accepting your awards, visit the Financial Aid Checklist聽webpage and review the videos posted at the bottom of the page.