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Printed copies of these publications will be made available during Campus Orientation.

Please consult the Quick Guide and Orientation Guide for important U-M IT policies and safe computing information.

Quick Guide for Parents

Information technology at the University of Michigan encompasses many units, departments, and areas. This overview will help you and your student navigate campus computing resources and services.

» Answers That You Need
» Answers That Your Student Can Get
» Computing Access for Your Student
» Your Student's Computing Safety
» Online Tools for Your Student

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Answers That You Need

You'll Want to Check These Resources First

Printed Resources

• Computing at Michigan: Orientation Guide for Parents

  • Provides answers to frequently asked questions
  • Given to parents during Orientation
  • Similar to the Computing at Michigan: Orientation Guide for Students

Advice

• U-M Computer Showcase

  • Sales and advice on purchasing the right computers and software for campus
  • Two campus locations: Michigan Union, Ground Level; and Pierpont Commons, Main Concourse

Answers That Your Student Can Get

Resources Your Student Should Check First

Printed Resources

• Computing at Michigan: Orientation Guide for Students

  • Answers to frequently asked questions
  • Provided during Summer Orientation




• Getting Connected

  • Information pertinent to computing on campus
  • Provided during Move-In




• ResComp NetGuide

  • Information pertinent to computing in the residence halls
  • Provided during Move-In




• Northwood DSL Networking Guide

  • Information pertinent to networking in the Northwood Apartments
  • Provided during Move-In

Advice

• U-M Computer Showcase

  • Provides sales and advice on the right computers and software for campus
  • Contact information listed above

• ITS Computer Support & Repair

  • Mostly Apples and Dells
  • Located inside the U-M Computer Showcase

• Campus Computing Sites

  • Computing consulting
  • Located in the residence halls and throughout campus

Computing Access for Your Student

What Your Student Currently Has Available

• Standard Computing Services

  • Uniqname and UMICH Kerberos Password
  • E-Mail
  • Software
  • Online File Storage
  • Online Directory Listing

• Blue Disc Software

  • Useful software for connecting to the U-M computing environment
  • Strongly recommended no-charge, anti-virus software

Your Student's Computing Safety

What Your Student Needs to Know

• Safe Computing

  • Information on avoiding online privacy and security problems

• BAYU (Be Aware You're Uploading)

  • Information on risks associated with peer-to-peer file sharing

• IT User Advocate

  • The people your student should contact to report online abuse

Online Tools for Your Student

Password Protected Resources Only Your Student Can Access

• CTools

  • Web tool for organizing and accessing course materials

• mFile

  • Online file storage space

• mPrint

  • Remote printing to any Campus Computing Sites' printer

• Virtual Sites

  • Remote access to Campus Computing Sites' computers and specialized software

• Web Mail

  • Access to U-M e-mail from any computer with Internet

• Wolverine Access

  • Your student's online University record

Information and Technology Services

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