Starting college is an exciting new journey, but it can also be overwhelming. That's why ITS is excited to introduce our New Student Technology Guide, designed to help incoming students navigate the technology and online tools they will need throughout their time on campus.
What the Guide Offers
This guide is a one-stop resource that covers all aspects of technology that students will encounter during their time at UCSC. It covers a wide range of essential topics, divided into four key sections:
- Before You Arrive: This section helps students set up their accounts and passwords, connect to wifi, prepare their computers, and access important websites. It also includes another new guide: Manage your Lived Name and Identity Guide.
- First Few Weeks: Here students will find guidance on connecting to campus wifi, downloading necessary software, staying cyber secure, and utilizing accessible technology.
- Throughout Your Time at UCSC: This section offers information on crucial online resources and tools for academics, computer lab locations, laptop checkout services, and printing facilities.
- Get Help: This provides various ways students can seek technical support whenever they need it.
This guide is an important resource to our new students, and also a reminder of ITS's commitment to supporting our campus community and improving their technological experience at UCSC. Many thanks to everyone who contributed outstanding work to this project!
