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What do I need to know about bringing a personal laptop to campus?

You will need a laptop for academic use. ISU maintains a robust application infrastructure centered around Microsoft technologies. As such, Windows-based computers will allow for the greatest ease-of-use. However, experienced Mac users will be fully supported on their Apple devices as well. If you have used mostly Windows or Chromebook devices in the past, we highly recommend bringing a Windows-based laptop for academics. Chromebooks are not recommended.

A 电脑最低要求 of 8GB RAM, 256 GB Storage, and an i5 or M.1 processor will be adequate for most academic needs. Many majors will require additional specifications and you should check with your academic department about their computer requirements prior to purchasing a device. 一些例子是:

• Business, Construction, and STEM - You will use some applications that will not run on a Mac, and you must have a Windows computer. It is also recommended that you have at least 16GB RAM, 512gb存储空间, and an i7 processor.
• 艺术、设计和戏剧 - Most of your class demonstrations will be using Macs. You may find it easier to have an Apple computer. If you will be doing video processing or any 3D digital work, you should have at least 16 GB RAM, 512gb存储空间, 和一个M.2处理器.

Do NOT purchase anti-virus or Microsoft Office. ISU provides both products once you have activated your account and are registered for classes. You will be able to log in to http://www.办公室.com/ to install the Microsoft 365 apps.

Warranties and Accidental Damage Protection are recommended. 学生 live a busy mobile life, and their computers are subject to more damage than the average device. If you need help filing a claim, you can visit our Technology Support Center for assistance. We are also available to assist with installing software, 病毒清理, 以及一般故障排除. The TSC is located in Stalker Hall 009.

What do I need to know about bringing smart devices to campus?

游戏控制台, 智能电视的, and similar items are allowed on the campus wireless network as well as wired connections in residence halls. When you arrive on campus, you'll need to 注册设备 连接前. We cannot guarantee that all devices are compatible with our network. Some consumer devices do not have the capabilities of working on enterprise networks. For more information about supported devices, 请阅读这篇文章. 

What do I need to know about guest wireless access?

ISU maintains three wireless networks on campus: ISU-SECURE, EduRoam, and ISU-OPEN. ISU-OPEN is our guest wireless network. When you connect to the network, you'll be prompted to register. Full instructions can be found here. 学生 who have activated their University Account should use ISU-SECURE.

Activate your University User Account!

Once you are admitted as a student at 电子游戏试玩, you will be issued a University User Account.  Indiana State requires multi factor authentication to access network resources that you will use during your educational journey.  To activate your account and setup security, please refer to the knowledgebase article located at: Article - How to Activate Your Univer... (teamdynamix.com)

Setting up your University User Account also provides you with access to all online internal help resources via the OIT Service Portal.  You can visit our Service Portal by going to: OIT Client Portal Service Portal 首页 (teamdynamix.com)

You can easily setup your Sycamore email to work successfully on your smartphone with the Outlook app.  Once your University Account is set up, refer to this knowledgebase article Article - Smartphone FAQ (teamdynamix.com) to be able to send and receive email on your smartphone.