South Florida State College
Panther Central Student Access Portal
Official Student Gateway

Welcome to Panther Central

Access your SFSC student services, SharePoint applications, and course tools in one place. Register for Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) below to ensure secure, 24/7 access to your account.

Student Sign In

Connect to Panther Central with your SFSC credentials

First-time recommendation: Before logging in, register for Password Self-Service using the step-by-step guide below so you can recover your password if forgotten.

Support & Assistance

Contact our student support specialists

Student Login Assistance General Help
863-784-7405

Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Brightspace Assistance LMS / Online
863-784-7016

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

BrightspaceSupport@southflorida.edu

Student Guides & Account Setup

Everything you need to know about your credentials, password reset registration, and state student tools.

Username and Password Guidelines

The credentials outlined below will be used whenever you access Panther Central, SharePoint, and related student services.

New Students

The procedure for logging into your Panther Central account has been sent to the personal email address you provided in Radius. The notification includes your username, initial password, and steps to login.

If you are unable to locate your email, please contact our Student Services Department at 863-784-7405.

Current & Returning Students

If you have forgotten your password or locked your account, please call 863-784-7405 or 863-784-7417.

Note: You will be required to provide your SFSC student ID number for identity verification.

Register for Password Self-Service and Change Password

Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) allows you the convenience of resetting your forgotten passwords anytime through a secure verification process. Students must register at least one of three authentication options to take advantage of this feature:

Alternate Phone
Alternate Email
Security Questions
Tip: You only have to register once, but you can return anytime to update your authentication methods or add new ones.
1

Open the Microsoft Azure Profile Portal

Go to the Microsoft Account Profile portal: https://account.activedirectory.windowsazure.com/profile/?whr=southflorida.edu

2

Verify Your Authentication Methods

After logging in with your username and password, you should be prompted to verify authentication options. If not prompted, select the link labeled “Register for Password Reset.”

3

Change to a Strong Password

Select the link labeled “Change password.” A strong password is required:

  • Enter 8 to 16 characters
  • Do not include common dictionary words or personal names
  • Combine uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
4

Complete Registration

After successfully changing your password, you can safely close the Access Panel Profile page and return to Panther Central to log in.

FloridaShines and Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC)

FloridaShines and FLVC provide statewide educational services, degree auditing, and online learning resources.

If prompted for SFSC User ID & PIN on either site:

User ID:
Your GID (or “X” number)
PIN:
Your birthdate in MMDDYY format (6 digits).
Example:
If your birth date is January 15, 1990, your PIN is 011590 (be sure to include the leading zero).
PIN Reset Assistance: If you need help or need your PIN reset, contact the SFSC FLVC Help Line at 863-784-7405 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.