Quick Guide for Students
Information technology at the University of Michigan encompasses many units, departments, and areas. This overview will help you navigate campus computing resources and services.
Finding Answers
Check These Resources First
- Computing at Michigan: Orientation Guide for Students (FAQ)
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Available during Orientation
- InfoTech Service Guide
- Info pertinent to computing on campus
- Available during Move-In
- ResComp NetGuide
- Info pertinent to computing in the residence halls
- Available during Move-In
- DSL Networking Guide
- Info pertinent to networking in the Northwood Apartments
- Available during Move-In
- U-M Computer Showcase
- Sales and advice on purchasing the right computers and software for campus
- Info on purchasing a "clicker" (aka, "Qwizdom" or student response device) for class
- Available on campus:
Michigan Union, Ground Level — Summer Hours: M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pierpont Commons, Main Concourse — Summer Hours: M-F, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Computing Access
What You Have Available Before Moving to Campus
- "Uniqname" and "UMICH Kerberos Password"
- Personal computing ID and chosen secret code
- Provided after you've paid your enrollment deposit
- Basic Computing Package (aka, "BCP")
- Includes e-mail, software, file storage space, online directory listing, and more
- Available after you've paid your enrollment deposit
- Blue Disc Software
- Strongly recommended no charge, anti-virus software
Safe Computing
Need to Knows
Wired and Wireless
Virtual Toolbox
- CTools
- Web tool for organizing and accessing course materials
- mFile
- Online file storage space
- mPrint
- Remote printing to any Campus Computing Sites' printer
- Virtual Sites
- Remote access to Campus Computing Sites' computers and specialized software
- Web Mail
- Access to your U-M e-mail
- Wireless
- Wolverine Access
- Your online student records
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