If you're new to technology at IU

• Overview
• First things: Your IU computing accounts
• CrimsonCard: Your IU ID card
• Hardware and software
• Connect in campus housing/from home and office/wirelessly
• File sharing
• Find your class schedule and course information, registration, course listings
• Get help from the Support Center
• Mobile devices
• Printing
• Responsible use of computing resources at IU
• Secure computing
• Student orientation information
• Student Technology Centers
• Telephone and cable TV service
• Training: Available classes and resources

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Overview

Are you new to the information technology environment at Indiana University? Here you'll find "getting started" information for students, faculty, and staff. See also the Top 10 technology tips for IU students.

First things: Your IU computing accounts

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 (for example, email, file storage, research, departmental).

Create your first computing accounts - new students

As a student, you can create your accounts yourself once you've been admitted to the university.

Create 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.

Your email address at IU

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

Your mobile device at IU

Configure your mobile devices to access IU resources.

Passphrases

About your IU passphrase

Enroll in Self-Service Passphrase Reset

Sign up with this self-service system, and then you can reset your passphrase online.

For more about accounts and email at IU, see Accounts, usernames, and passphrases and Email at IU.

CrimsonCard: Your IU ID card

Your CrimsonCard is your official photo ID card, providing access to essential services.

Hardware and software

ComputerGuide: Deals by vendor, recommendations, and common questions

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

Choose IUanyWare to stream software applications to your device, or IUware to download applications to your computer. Most software is available without fee.

Connect in campus housing/from home and office/wirelessly

Campus housing

Connect to the IU network from campus housing.

Wireless

Connect a computer or mobile device to a wireless network.

VPN

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

File sharing

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing and copyright safety

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

Options for storing files at IU

Learn about your options for storing and collaborating on files.

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

About One.IU

Use One.IU to check your personal information, view course listings, and register for classes.

Canvas

Canvas is a web-based learning management system developed by Instructure; see Canvas at IU help menu.

Get help from the Support Center

Can't find what you need? Need assistance with a computing question? Contact your campus Support Center.

Mobile devices

Use your mobile device at IU

Configure your device to access your mail and other accounts, and learn about apps to download.

Printing

About print allotments and credits

Details about printing allotments based on your status, and how printing is charged.

Print from your device at IU

Print from cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

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.

Secure computing

Tips for staying safe online

Learn more about best practices for computer security.

Student orientation information

Office of First Year Experience Programs (IU Bloomington)

University College Orientation (IUPUI)

Student Technology Centers

Student Technology Centers

Locations, hours, equipment and software, reservations

Classroom Technology Services

Reserving rooms and equipment

Telephone and cable TV service

Telephones Campus housing | Offices

Request telephone service, if necessary

About streaming and mobile TV for campus housing residents at IUB, IUPUI, and IUSB

Cable TV service, part of your housing contract

Training: Available classes and resources

IT Training

Explore training on IT skills and topics

Attend events by IT Training or partners

Request an instructor-led session for your group

Earn IT certifications and other relevant credentials

View services and resources by IU's IT education partners

Certification and Certificate Options

Comparison chart

Seminars, lectures, and user groups

Research Technologies News, InfoShares, IT News & Events