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Information about the central information technology (IT) resources used by students at the University is below.
For a listing of all OIT resources, see Services & Systems and Partners & Projects. Local resources also are available in some colleges and departments and on coordinate campuses. See Help & Support.
Get brief information and links to further details about the most commonly-used technology resources for current University of Minnesota students below.
E-mail and Internet Accounts Guides pages
Your Internet ID is your unique account name and provides access to all University network resources including myU portal, e-mail, and more.
UMart, a University e-commerce site, offers new computers, accessories, cell phones and service, and high-speed Internet access at educational discounts to members of the University community.
CAP assists University students, staff, and faculty with disabilities in accessing computers and information through the use of adaptive technology.
Registered students are eligible to purchase network- and wireless-ready certified laptop computer bundles complete with the latest operating system, updates and patches, as well as pre-installed software, such as Microsoft Office.
Computer Facilities and Learning Spaces site
Computer labs are available for registered U of M students. Convenient campus locations offer state-of-the-art computer hardware and a fast network connection. Scanning, printing options, and other services are available.
Carry-in computer consultation and support services are designed to help you quickly solve short-term computer problems.
Find policies and connection guides for students living in the residence halls.
E-mail Configuration Guides pages
U of M Web Based E-mail site
Find e-mail setup guides or check your e-mail from the Web.
UMCal is a Universitywide calendar management and scheduling application. Activate your account at Calendar Account Options.
The Department of Emergency Management is a division of Public Safety that develops plans and resources to enable the University to deal with disasters. Sign up to receive TXT-U text message emergency notifications.
Use this Web-based interactive planning tool to help simplify your degree planning process.
Set up authorized payer accounts for yourself or others with UMPay. Set up a Parent/Guest Access account giving view-only access to your student account.
Netfiles online file storage offers each student 5GB of storage through an easy-to-use Web interface. Activation is required.
Your basic account includes a 50MB home directory for IMAP mail folders, school files, and other general file storage, and 20MB of Web space that can house your personal Web page.
Phishing attacks, or fraudulent e-mails designed to steal personal information from unsuspecting e-mail users, are on the rise. Learn more about how to identify a phishing attack and protect your identity.
Information Technology Policies
Student Conduct Code page
Anonymous file sharing is not allowed, and downloading or distributing copyrighted material without permission is against the law. All students are required to comply with the University of Minnesota policy on Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources.
Manage your personal information listed on the University's public directory Web search, found at Search the U of M page.
Housing and Residential Life, in partnership with the Office of Information Technology, provides high-speed Ethernet access to the campus network via Etherjacks in residence hall rooms.
Keep your computer free from viruses, worms, and spyware. Antivirus software is required on all computers connected to the University network. One copy of Symantec AntiVirus is provided at no charge to University students.
University students may purchase some software at a discounted price. Eligibility is based on University affiliation.
Technology Help site
Tech Stop site
(612) 301-4357
help@umn.edu
Technology Help is your first point of contact for computer, Internet, and campus telephone support. Check here for help with e-mail, passwords, hardware, software, ResNet, campus telephones, and Web-based learning course site issues. Walk-in help is available at Tech Stop, a student-focused technology center located in 101 Coffman Memorial Union.
One telephone line is included in your residence hall room. Students are responsible for providing their own telephones.
Free orientations, fee-based short courses, and online selfpaced learning on various topics are available through the University Technology Training Center (UTTC).
Sign up to receive text message emergency notifications.
Visit the U of M Bookstores to buy the latest Apple products.
UMChat is a Universitywide, instant messenger service. Use your Internet ID to log in and chat.
Virtual Private Network (VPN) site
VPN lets you create secure connections to wireless and remote networks. You can install client versions of this software on your personal computer.
The customizable myU Web portal brings specific information, including some online class content, and online file space relating to your college of enrollment directly to you.
The University of Minnesota's wireless network provides campus affiliates and guests with wireless Internet access as they roam the Twin Cities campus. There are more than 1,700 wireless access points on the Twin Cities campus.
