Getting Started

First Steps

All campus community members need a UA NetID and password to get into password protected areas on the University website.

Your NetID and password verifies your identity on UA systems. DO NOT share your password with parents, boyfriend/girlfriend, roommate, or anyone else. Never email your password to anyone. Visit netid.arizona.edu if you forget your password, or contact the 24/7 IT Support Center at (520) 626-TECH (8324) if you need password or other NetID help.

All UA students need to check their UA email address for official communications. When you create your NetID, it will also create your email address: your UA NetID @email.arizona.edu. You will be able to check your email by logging in to catmail.arizona.edu with your NetID and password. More information on email is available at UITS.

Are you ready? Visit netid.arizona.edu with your Student ID Number and PIN handy.

Finished? Congratulations! With a UA NetID and email you are ready to take your next steps at the UA!

Computing on Campus

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Policies | Security | Bringing Your Computer | Campus Resources

Know the Policies

The University's Code of Conduct also applies to your online activity. There are specific campus computing policies related to use of the campus network, campus equiment, and university email. The Residence Life Policy on Acceptable Use of Computers and Networks applies to network use in the residence halls. And to avoid legal difficulties, you also need to know the difference between legal and illegal use and sharing of copyrighted material: visit About Copyright.

Computer Security

The University takes data security seriously. If your computer has been compromised, you may be blocked from the University network. The University offers free anti-virus software to help protect you and the campus network. The Information Security Office has more tips on keeping your private data safe. If you suspect you have a virus or malware, or if you have been blocked from the network, contact the 24/7 IT Support Center.

Bringing Your Computer to Campus

The Office of Student Computing Resources (OSCR) has created a handy guide for setting up your computer at the University of Arizona. It includes: registering your computer for connecting to the University network, connecting to UAWiFi (the secure campus wireless network), setting up your system updates and firewall, and installing the free anti-virus software available. Download the "Bringing Your Computer to Campus" PDF for your operating system at OSCR Handouts & Guides. If you need any assistance, contact the 24/7 IT Support Center online or at (520) 626-TECH (8324).

Campus Computing Resources

Many departments, colleges, and programs have their own networks, computer labs, workshops, and other information technology resources. Check with your instructor or program coordinator for resources specific to your courses.

Computer Labs: The Office of Student Computing Resources (OSCR) has open-access general computing labs and multimedia labs. The Library Info Commons are open-access comuter labs. Or visit the Student Union computer lab, on the 1st and 4th floors.

Multimedia Gear: OSCR's Gear-to-Go offers cameras and multimedia gear for check-out.

Workshops: UITS Workshops provides in-person workshops and online tutorials on a variety of software and other computer topics. The UA Library offers workshops. OSCR's Student Technology Preceptor program offers for-credit IT training classes.

Software and Hardware: UA's SiteLicense website features software available for free or low cost to members of the campus community. A wide variety of software and machines are available for use in the labs listed above. The UA BookStores Computing and Technology Store (CATS) sells computers, peripherals, and software at the best available educational discount.

Tech Support: If you are having a problem with your computer or peripheral, or if you ed help with a University account (NetID, email, U-system, etc.), the 24/7 IT Support Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except during University holidays. Visit 247.arizona.edu, call (520) 626-TECH (8324), or drop in to MLK 207. If the 24/7 determines you need computer repair service, it's available at the UA BookStores Computing and Technology Store (CATS).