U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota
U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota U - Orientation and First-Year Programs - University of Minnesota
Computing,Communication,and AccessAs a new student, it is very important that youutilize the tools and resources provided by theU of M to get connected and stay connected.You will need your Internet ID and password to access the University’s online resources.If you have not initiated your U of M Internet account, locate your student ID number onyour letter of admission and follow these steps:• Go to the Student Internet Account Initiation page at www.umn.edu/initiate, and followthe instructions.• Make note of your Internet ID, shown after you click the Submit Form button. This IDwill be your permanent ID for all online applications at the University.• If you ever require assistance retrieving your Internet ID or resetting your password,call 1-HELP at 612-301-4357. Due to security and privacy concerns, these requestscannot be handled by e-mail.Once you have initiated your U of M Internet account,you will use your Internet ID and password to accessthe following online resources. Further details on theseresources can be found at http://oit.umn.edu/help/.After you have attended Orientation and registered forclasses, check out the following services:• Residence hall network (ResNet) application• Discounts on computers, cell phones, software, andhigh-speed Internet access and telephone service• Microsoft software, including Office and Windowsoperating system upgrades, at low or no cost• Free Symantec AntiVirus software• Wireless campus network• Public student labs and communications kiosks• NetFiles — a storage application with collaborationand sharing features• UMChat — an open, secure, ad-free alternative toconsumer instant message applications• UMCal — a University-wide personal calendarmanagement and scheduling systemoactionE-mailE-mail is the official method ofcommunication for the U of M.Confirm that you can access youraccount, and check it regularly.mail.umn.eduSafe ComputingAn essential and required part of maintaining your computer’sconnection to the University’s network is to keep it virus free. Visithttp://safecomputing.umn.edu often for the latest news and tips aboutsafe computing. To get a head start on safe computing before youmove to campus, follow the steps provided under Secure a PersonalMachine.Forgot your Internet password? Visit http://www.umn.edu/myaccountor call 612-301–4357 (1-HELP on campus).Need technical help? Go to http://oit.umn.edu/students or call612-301-4357 (1-HELP on campus).12
UUUUU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUUUMyU is the official University of MinnesotaWeb portal and is your cyber link to theUniversity’s online community! MyU ispersonalizedUjust for you. Information UUU Uyou have provided to the U, such as yourUcollege U affiliation, helps the U system displayinformation that makes UUsense Uto you.Additionally, UUMyU gives you the power tomake choices for yourself.UUAs a result, notwo portal views Uare exactly alike. Yourview U Uis designed to meet Uyour Uspecificneeds.UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUStart by visiting myu.umn.edu, and signin using your U of M Internet ID andpassword. MyU will provide you with theUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUMyUUfor U the Class U of 2013U UUU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUmost current information about studentactivities, academic opportunities, U of Mevents, discussion boards, online tools andresources, and so much more!UUUUUUUUUBy signing into your MyU account, youreceive U of M information designated Uspecifically for you. YourUMyU portal viewwill contain college-specific information,access UUUto your schedule and grades, U libraryresources that apply to your program, andU Uthe abilityU Uto customize that UinformationUjust Ufor you! Sign in and find out more!UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU CardUUUUUUUUUUUUUUmyu.umn.eduUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUIt’s important to get your U Card onDay 2 of Orientation because your UCard is the University of Minnesota’sofficial student ID card and more!Here are a few ways you can use your U Card at the University right away.You must have your U Card to:• order your U-Pass (bus pass)• gain access to your residence hall during move-in weekend (and thereafter)• access your meal plan at residential dining facilities• charge books to your student account at the University of MinnesotaBookstores• access the recreation center• get discounted athletic or arts ticketswww.umn.edu/ucardGet your U Card one of two ways:1) Complete and return the U Card Express service forms you will receive in themail from the U Card Office.• Getting your U Card this way saves you time by letting you avoid long lineswhen you arrive at the U Card Office during Orientation to pick up your U Card.• Please note: We must receive your return information in the U Card office nolater than two weeks prior to your Orientation date to preprint your U Cardand have it ready and waiting for you on your second day of Orientation.2) Visit the U Card Office on Day 2 of your Orientation with a validphoto ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport, or high school ID)to have your picture taken and receive your U Card.1313
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Computing,Communication,<strong>and</strong> AccessAs a new student, it is very important that youutilize the tools <strong>and</strong> resources provided by theU <strong>of</strong> M to get connected <strong>and</strong> stay connected.You will need your Internet ID <strong>and</strong> password to access the <strong>University</strong>’s online resources.If you have not initiated your U <strong>of</strong> M Internet account, locate your student ID number onyour letter <strong>of</strong> admission <strong>and</strong> follow these steps:• Go to the Student Internet Account Initiation page at www.umn.edu/initiate, <strong>and</strong> followthe instructions.• Make note <strong>of</strong> your Internet ID, shown after you click the Submit Form button. This IDwill be your permanent ID for all online applications at the <strong>University</strong>.• If you ever require assistance retrieving your Internet ID or resetting your password,call 1-HELP at 612-301-4357. Due to security <strong>and</strong> privacy concerns, these requestscannot be h<strong>and</strong>led by e-mail.Once you have initiated your U <strong>of</strong> M Internet account,you will use your Internet ID <strong>and</strong> password to accessthe following online resources. Further details on theseresources can be found at http://oit.umn.edu/help/.After you have attended <strong>Orientation</strong> <strong>and</strong> registered forclasses, check out the following services:• Residence hall network (ResNet) application• Discounts on computers, cell phones, s<strong>of</strong>tware, <strong>and</strong>high-speed Internet access <strong>and</strong> telephone service• Micros<strong>of</strong>t s<strong>of</strong>tware, including Office <strong>and</strong> Windowsoperating system upgrades, at low or no cost• Free Symantec AntiVirus s<strong>of</strong>tware• Wireless campus network• Public student labs <strong>and</strong> communications kiosks• NetFiles — a storage application with collaboration<strong>and</strong> sharing features• UMChat — an open, secure, ad-free alternative toconsumer instant message applications• UMCal — a <strong>University</strong>-wide personal calendarmanagement <strong>and</strong> scheduling systemoactionE-mailE-mail is the <strong>of</strong>ficial method <strong>of</strong>communication for the U <strong>of</strong> M.Confirm that you can access youraccount, <strong>and</strong> check it regularly.mail.umn.eduSafe ComputingAn essential <strong>and</strong> required part <strong>of</strong> maintaining your computer’sconnection to the <strong>University</strong>’s network is to keep it virus free. Visithttp://safecomputing.umn.edu <strong>of</strong>ten for the latest news <strong>and</strong> tips aboutsafe computing. To get a head start on safe computing before youmove to campus, follow the steps provided under Secure a PersonalMachine.Forgot your Internet password? Visit http://www.umn.edu/myaccountor call 612-301–4357 (1-HELP on campus).Need technical help? Go to http://oit.umn.edu/students or call612-301-4357 (1-HELP on campus).12
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