Student FAQs

What is myFSC:

  • The myFSC Dashboard is located in the top right-hand corner of the Farmingdale State College website. This dashboard is curated for Students, Faculty and Staff and has the latest information about what is going on around campus.  It also provides direct access to many important resources, including Email, Brightspace, OASIS, DegreeWorks, etc. These resources are located on the left navigation menu, once you are logged into myFSC. 

Do I have access to Office 365:

  • Farmingdale State College registered students and active faculty and staff have access to Microsoft Office 365.  Office 365 is a web-based subscription service that gives you anywhere-access to Microsoft Office tools and applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams and OneDrive.  Office 365 provides you a number of ways to access these  applications. They can be installed on your computer, opened through your web browser, or accessed from your mobile device.  You may register up to 5 devices for personal use of the Office 365’s suite of applications.  For more information, click here.

How to setup and use the Student VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure):

  • Two student VDIs have been setup so students can access their course software from home.  For information about the "Student-Desktop" and "Student-Specialized" VDIs, click here.

Where can I find out my RAM ID#?

  • Log into OASIS:  https://oasis.farmingdale.edu
  • Click on the Student Records tab
  • Click on the View Student Information tab.
  • Select the term to be viewed and the RAM ID# will be displayed in the top right-hand corner

I need to reset my OASIS PIN:

  • To reset your OASIS PIN, go to:  https://oasis.farmingdale.edu
  • Enter your RAM ID and leave the PIN field blank. 
  • Click "Forgot PIN" on the bottom. 
  • You will be presented with a security question which you setup already and after successfully answering it you will be prompted to change your PIN.

If you still experience issues, email the Helpdesk the below information stating you need an OASIS PIN reset:

  • Your Full Name
  • Your Ram ID
  • Your 6 digit birthdate (mmddyy)
  • Phone Number

What is Google Drive and how do I access it?

Google Drive is a cloud based file storage, with file sharing and collaborative editing.  You can access your files from any device including your computer, tablet and smartphone.  Google Drive also has several applications that lets you create Documents, Presentations, Spreadsheets, Forms and Drawings.

To access Google Drive, go to… http://drive.farmingdale.edu

Login using your Farmingdale email username and password (without @farmingdale.edu).

How do I find out my username?

Student usernames are typically the first 4 letters of your last name, first initial, middle initial and possibly followed by a random number.

If you do not know your username:

How do I change my password?

If you forgot and/or need to change your password:
Password Reset

For additional information on how to change your password, please visit the Password Reset webpage.

Requirements are:

  • Minimum of 8 characters
  • Passwords cannot contain parts of your username, first or last name greater than two characters
  • Must contain characters from 3 of the following 4 categories:
    • Uppercase letter (A-Z)
    • Lowercase letter (a-z)
    • Number (0-9)
    • Special character (!, $, #, %, etc.)
  • Cannot be a password you used before
  • Passwords can only be changed once a day
  • Passwords expire every 120 days

Can I keep my email account after I graduate?

Yes, you will be able to keep your Farmingdale email account after you graduate.

Getting Help

IT Help Desk

      Whitman Hall 218

     934.420.2754

    helpdesk@farmingdale.edu