Information Technology @ NC State, 2017-2018

Newsletters are placed in each

parent and student orientation

packet.

• Choosing a computer

• Connecting on

campus

• Keeping devices safe

• + more

In family orientation pack

or go.ncsu.edu/GoGetIT

Computing @

On Campus App Mobile app for students,

faculty, staff and visitors.

• Campus map

• Directory

• Course catalog

• Calendar

• Dining menus & meal

tracking

Learn more at:

oncampus.ncsu.edu

Walk-In Center at West Dunn Bldg.

• WolfTV (cable)

• Virus & Spyware

Removal

• Warranty repairs for

Apple, Dell & Lenovo

• Unity ID & Password

• Email & Google Apps

• Connecting to the

Internet

Your Unity ID

MyPack Portal

Campus Labs

G Suite (Google Apps)

•Unity Labs

•Virtual Computing Lab (VCL)

•Printing

•Email

•Chat

•Docs

•Drive

•Calendar

•+more!

•Register for

classes

•Pay tuition

•Grades &

transcripts

•Financial aid

•Contact info

•Grant parent

access (opt.)

MyPack Portal: Parental Access

Student:

• Can grant & modify access

• Can choose level of access

Parent:

• Receives own password

• Must change

• Can view and pay bills

• Can view:

• Class schedules

• Grades

• Transcripts

Computer Specifications

• Some colleges have specific requirements

• Campus recommendations:

• Computing @

• go.ncsu.edu/comp-specs

• 3-year warranty and accidental damage coverage (if available)

OS Recommendations

• Windows 10

• upgrade available

• Mac OSX Sierra

Software

• Free software from OIT:

• software.ncsu.edu

• Free Office 365!

• go.ncsu.edu/getoffice365

• VCL (Virtual Computing Lab)

• Discounted software available at the Bookstore

Antivirus • Antivirus required

• go.ncsu.edu/antivirus

• Infected computers are:

• Removed from the network

• Reconnected when

cleaned and verified

Security Tips • Enroll now in BOTH Two-

Factor solutions:

• Google 2-Step & Duo

• go.ncsu.edu/2FA

• One phish, Two-step

• Record serial numbers

• Free engraving from

campus police

Phishing attacks are common.

NEVER share your password!

Computer Tips

• Personal printer is optional

• Labs print with AllCampus

funds

• Surge protector recommended

Essential:

file & system

backups!

Wireless Networking

• Wi-Fi access uses Unity ID and password login

• Enroll in Nomad/ncsu with all devices

• Automatically connect without logging in

• Guest Wi-Fi available

Wi-Fi available throughout campus!

Residence Hall Connections: ResNet

• Costs $140 per person,

per semester

• Automatically billed

• Wi-Fi available in-

room, don’t bring

router!

• Ethernet ports

available

Residence Hall Connections: WolfTV

• Must bring a TV capable of receiving a

ClearQAM signal. See: go.ncsu.edu/need-TV

• WolfTV automatic in: Wolf Ridge, Wolf Village, Greek Village

• Optional in other residence halls

• $192.50 per room, per semester

• Channel info at go.ncsu.edu/wolftv

More than

100 HD

channels

Safe and Legal Computing

Computing access comes with responsibilities.

All students are expected to understand and abide by

computer and network use regulations and policies.

Full details at ncsu.edu/policies.

Legal Alternatives Are Available

Copyright Concerns

• Copyright covers: recorded TV,

movies, books, much more

• NC State actively monitors

the network for illegal sharing

and downloading!

• Violators go to Student Conduct

• Legal alternatives: Netflix,

Amazon Prime, Spotify,

YouTube, HBO Go, etc.

Additional Help • Computing @

(in family Orientation pack)

• go.ncsu.edu/GoGetIT

• Student Services Calendar

• OIT Website: oit.ncsu.edu

Walk-in Center:

West Dunn Building

Phone: 919-515-HELP(4357)

Web: help.ncsu.edu

Help Desk