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New to technology at IU?

Are you new to the information technology environment at IU? This page is a collection of "getting started" info for students, faculty, and staff.

On this page:

First things: Your IU computing accounts

Creating your first computing accounts - new students
As a student, you can create your accounts yourself once you've been admitted to the university.

Creating your first computing accounts - new faculty and staff
As a faculty or staff member, you can generate your accounts yourself after your paperwork has been processed by IU Human Resources. Please note that you will normally need to wait to create your accounts until the morning after your employment record is entered into the university's human resources data system.

IU email systems
Sort out your options for email at IU, based on your campus and status with the university.

Accounts
Although specifics differ based on your status with the university, as an IU student or faculty/staff member, you are eligible for a full suite of IU computing accounts (e.g., email, file storage, research, departmental).

Passphrases
Forget your passphrase or password? Want to change it?

The Self-Service Passphrase Reset system
Save yourself some hassle! If you sign up with this self-service system, you can reset a forgotten passphrase online.

For more detailed information about accounts and email at IU, see Accounts and Passphrases and Email.

Buying hardware and software

Obtaining and licensing software
Take advantage of the many licensing agreements IU has with various vendors to get free or specially priced software. Everything you need to do your work at IU is available to you.

Buying hardware
IU students, faculty, and staff can purchase hardware and peripherals at special prices, including deals from Apple, Dell, and Sony.

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Connecting in campus housing/from home and office/wireless

Get connected
Connect your personal computer to the IU network from campus housing,

GreekNet
Connect to GreekNet from a fraternity or sorority house.

Wireless
Connect to a wireless network on a laptop with wireless capability.

Outside ISPs
Connect from home with an Internet service provider (ISP) other than IU.

VPN
If you connect through an outside ISP, VPN makes your connection more secure.

Dial-up
About modem use for a dial-up connection.

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File sharing

FileSharing@IU
Learn about how to protect yourself from problems with copyright infringement.

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Finding your class schedule and course information, registration, course listings

The Student Center in OneStart
In the Self-Service section in OneStart, you can check your personal information, view course listings, and register for classes.

Oncourse CL
Oncourse CL is a web-based instructional environment where faculty and students can publish and access course information, and store files.

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Getting help from the Support Center

Can't find what you need on this page? Need help with a computing question? Contact your campus Support Center.

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OneStart

OneStart
IU's web-based application portal

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Printing

Printing
Printing in facilities on campus

Printing in campus housing
Setting up your personal computer to print to one of the residence hall printers

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Responsible use of computing resources at IU

Your responsibilities as a computer user at IU
As an IU computing account holder, you're responsible for using IU's computing resources appropriately.

Computing policies at IU
IU publishes policies covering account use, computing system use, email, Student Technology Centers and Residential Technology Centers, and more.

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Secure computing

Best practices for securing your computer, accounts, and data
Learn more about best practices for computer security.

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Student orientation and videos

Office of First Year Experience Programs (IUB)
Office of First Year Experience Programs

University College Orientation (IUPUI)
New student orientation information

IUB
IUPUI
IU Kokomo
IU Northwest
IU South Bend
IU Southeast
2009 orientation videos

2008 student orientation video

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Student Technology Centers

Labs, Classrooms, and Instructional Resources
Student Technology Centers: Locations, hours, equipment and software, reservations

Classroom media
Reserving rooms and equipment

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Telephone and cable TV service

Telephones
Telephone service and equipment in campus housing and offices

Personal long distance calls
Residential long distance service available through a partnership with MobileSphere

Cable TV service
Cable TV service, part of your housing contract

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Training: Available classes

Training and Workshops
Workshops, online training, certifications

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