Quick Start Guide
Last Updated: 06/16/2017
Faculty and Staff Quick Start Guide
Teaching and Learning
OIT offers a variety of teaching tools for collaboration, video conferencing, interactive presentations and much more. The Academic Technology Design Team offers assistance with these campus technologies through consulting and facilitating communities of best practice.
Additionally, innovative classroom and lab technologies are available in over 100 technology classrooms across campus. Visit Teaching and Learning Spaces for more information.
Research Computing
The research computing group provides support and training for computational needs beyond your desktop. Services for researchers include large-scale computing, storage of research data, high-speed networking, consulting and training, and partnering on grant proposals. To learn more about these services contact the group via rc-help@colorado.edu or through their contact form on Research Computing's Contact Us page.
Messaging and Collaboration
CU-Boulder is in the process of implementing Microsoft Office 365 during Spring and Summer 2015 semesters, in order to bring the cloud capabilities of Office 365 to the CU-Boulder campus, including upgraded Microsoft Exchange e-mail capabilities.
Additionally, faculty receive access to many Google applications including Drive (Docs), Sites, Contacts, Calendar, Chat, Groups, Analytics, and more in order to collaborate effectively in the classroom. More information can be found on the Google service page.
Campus Identity
An IdentiKey consists of a CU-Boulder login name and an IdentiKey password. Your IdentiKey grants access to most campus IT services, including:
- MyCUInfo
- OIT Labs
- Campus Network
- Desire2Learn
- VPN
Your CU-Boulder online identity preferences are managed through the web-based service, Identity Manager.
Desire2Learn
Desire2Learn (D2L) is CU-Boulder’s online learning environment that provides an enriched classroom experience with a variety of collaboration, assessment, and classroom integration capabilities. Request a D2L course today on the D2L Request a course page.
Network Connectivity
Utilizing the Network Access Control system, CU-Boulder provides wired, wireless and VPN connections for all campus affiliates. Whether in class, in residence halls, on the Buff Bus, or working off-campus, stay connected to the CU-Boulder network and access all campus resources. Visit the Networking and Internet Services page for more information.
Software and Hardware
On the Site License page you’ll find information about education pricing on computers as well as software for CU-Boulder affiliates. Software offerings range from Antivirus and AutoCAD to MATLAB and SAS. Additionally students have access to Microsoft Office applications at no charge.
Help and Support
IT assistance available daily by contacting the IT Service Center at 303-735-4357 (5-HELP) or help@colorado.edu.
Free walk-in computer and application support available in Norlin Library or the Technology Learning Center.
Student Quick Start Guide
Campus Identity
An IdentiKey consists of a CU-Boulder login name and an IdentiKey password. Your IdentiKey grants access to most campus IT services, including:
- MyCUInfo
- OIT Labs
- Campus Network
- Desire2Learn
- VPN
Your CU-Boulder online identity preferences are managed through the web-based service, Identity Manager.
Network Connectivity
Utilizing the Network Access Control system, CU-Boulder provides wired, wireless and VPN connections for all campus affiliates. Whether in class, in residence halls, on the Buff Bus, or working off-campus, stay connected to the CU-Boulder network and access all campus resources. Visit the Networking and Internet Services page for more information.
Messaging and Collaboration
CU-Boulder has partnered with Google in order to offer Google-powered communication and collaboration tools to the campus. Students receive many applications including Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, Chat, Groups, Drive (Docs), Sites, Analytics, and more in order to collaborate effectively in the classroom. More information can be found on the Google service page.
Students also have access to the Microsoft Office 365 suite of services which includes, Office Online, OneDrive, Lync/Skype for Business, SharePoint and free ProPlus software applications.
Software and Hardware
On the Site License page you’ll find information about education pricing on computers as well as software for CU-Boulder affiliates. Software offerings range from Antivirus and AutoCAD to MATLAB and SAS. Additionally, students have access to Microsoft Office applications at no charge.
Printing
Students receive a set amount of Campus Cash for printing every semester, allowing for the use of over 100 printers across campus. The sophisticated and sustainable printing service allows users to print from campus labs, personal computers, and even mobile devices. Visit the Student Printing Services page for more information.
Help and Support
IT assistance available daily by contacting the IT Service Center at 303-735-4357 (5-HELP) or help@colorado.edu.
Free walk-in computer and application support available in Norlin Library or the Technology Learning Center.
Getting Started with Campus Technology
Learn the basics of campus technology with OIT's Quick Start Guide. Choose the student or faculty guide, depending on your affiliation.
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