Student Computing Quick Start

Computing News

• Graduating? Read more about your computing acounts
• Information Technology now supporting Vista (Business & Ultimate), IE7, and Office 2007 on student-owned Windows PCs
• Tutorials on Vista, Office 2007 and Internet Explorer through JMU's license with Atomic Learning

Electronic ID (e-ID) for access to e-campus, Webmail, Blackboard and much more

• Activate, Change or Reset your e-ID password or request additional accounts and more
• Learn More about your e-ID

Computer Hardware

• Student Computer Purchase Recommendations by Academic Department
• FAQs - Frequently Asked Computer Purchase Questions
• Dell and Apple Computer Hardware Warranty Repair Service
• Minimum Computer Specifications - If You Are Bringing Your Own Computer
• What Else Should I Bring? - computer related items that you may need
• Wireless Laptop Access? Check out the specs, required Virtual Private Network (VPN) software and campus locations for JMU's wireless connection to the Internet.

Computer Software, Services and Support

• JMU's Recommended Software
• Download JMU Provided Anti-virus Software - and more (will need an active e-ID and password)
• STARTSAFE Security Recommendations for All Computers
• Student Computer Support Services
• Student Computer Support Documentation (printable PDF)
• JMU Computing HelpDesk - How to Contact, Obtain Self-Help, and search Frequently Asked Questions

Webmail (JMU's Browser-based E-mail System)

• Webmail Tutorials and Frequently Asked Questions

e-campus (Student Self Service Web-based Class Registration System)

• e-campus Tutorials and Frequently Asked Questions

Telecommunication Services

• Student Telephone Services
• Student Pin
• Voice Mail
• Cable TV

General Computing Lab Information

Appropriate Use of Information Technology