This page provides links and information to help new NDSU students, faculty and staff get started with the standard services that most individuals use.
To access IT services at NDSU, your electronic ID (e-ID) must be activated. Your e-ID is usually your Firstname.Lastname
New students can activate their e-IDs the week before classes begin. This will give you cluster, NDSU Library, and e-mail access. Students will also be given a Blackboard account. Your NDSU e-mail account is an official communication channel. You should expect to receive information about courses, tuition, deadlines and other important events on campus.
To activate your e-ID,
If your birthday is 11/3/1983 and your Social Security number is
111-22-3333, your default password would be Nov221983. If your
default password does not work, please contact the Help Desk at
231, 8685, Option 1, or stop by IACC 150 with a picture ID.
Your Electronic ID (e-ID) grants you access to NDSU Webmail, the computer clusters, Internet in the residence halls, and classroom tools and resources like Blackboard and PRS.
You can activate your Electronic ID the week before school starts. To activate your Electronic ID, go to http://enroll.nodak.edu and follow the instructions.
Use Webmail, NDSU's online e-mail program, to access your e-mail. Your e-mail address is your e-ID @ndsu.edu
NDSU has more than 40 public computer clusters with current versions of popular software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, and Macromedia DreamWeaver. For more information on cluster locations and software, visit the ITS Supported Clusters Web page.
NDSU uses a print-management system called GoPrint in its public computer clusters to reduce the amount of wasted paper and save technology fee funds for other technology enhancements on campus. For more information, visit the Responsible Printing Initiative Web page, or the ITS home page.
Instructions for setting up a ResNet account can be found in your dorm.
The ResNet page also has instructions on setting up your Internet connection in the residence halls.
Residence halls provide wired access in dorm rooms. Personal wireless routers are prohibited. Most lobbies and study rooms have wireless access.
An official NDSU wireless network is available is several locations on campus. This allows NDSU students, faculty, and staff with mobile computing devices to use the campus network and the Internet without an Ethernet cable.
If you'd like mobile access to the network, equip your laptop with a wireless network card, and when you're in range of a wireless signal, log on to the Internet. Be sure you are connecting securely to the wireless network identified as NDSU on campus.
Wireless access is not available in Residence Halls.
You are not required to bring a computer to campus. Some student choose to use the public computer clusters.
However, if you are planning to purchase a new computer, the
NDSU Bookstore is a good place to start. The bookstore stocks
Apple, and online discounts are available through Dell and
Apple.
The NDSU Bookstore receives special higher education pricing on Microsoft, Adobe and Apple software. A university ID is required.
For more information on purchasing a computer, visit the NDSU bookstore (located in the Memorial Union) or visit the NDSU Bookstore online.
Use the Windows Software Update Service (SUS) provided to all NDSU faculty, staff, and students.
To protect yourself from Internet viruses and worms, install FREE antivirus software, which is available for NDSU students, faculty, and staff. You will need your Electronic ID to download this free software.
Watch this short video about Internet worms:
Keep yourself protected by making sure your antivirus software is set up to check daily for new virus definitions. If you do not do this, you will not be protected against new viruses.
Don't get caught by a "phish." Phishing scams are fake e-mails that appear to be sent to you from official looking institutions (such as a university or bank) and typically ask for your password and user name. Do NOT reply to these e-mails. Remember: NDSU will NEVER ask for you password via e-mail.
You can protect yourself even more by becoming aware of the guidelines for acceptable use of electronic communication devices at NDSU.
Many instructors at NDSU use Blackboard, an online course management system, to make course material available on the Web.
Your instructor may use Blackboard to:
Blackboard tools for interacting and communicating:
Blackboard account information:
PRS is a tool for active learning in the classroom. Many instructors at NDSU use PRS during class so that all students can participate in question-and-answer sessions.
What should I do if my instructor requires PRS?
Information Technology Services provides short classes for all students on many technology topics, including Adobe, Microsoft, and Macromedia products.
ITS employs more than 80 students who work in various IT areas to provide technology services for the campus. Student Technology Services is a newly formed work-based learning program that integrates all student-supported IT services into a consistently managed program. The program is staffed and managed by students and incorporates real life work experience with technical and life skills training.
Visit STS to learn more and find out how to apply for a job.
At the IACC building, you can find a variety of IT services available for students in room 150. Help is also available online or by phone.
The ITS Help Desk provides assistance with
Help Desk Contact Info:
231-8685, Option 1
ndsu.helpdesk@ndsu.edu
IACC 150
The Technology Learning and Media Center (TLMC) provides
For more information, visit the TLMC Web page.
Technology Learning Center Contact Info:
231-6327
IACC 150G