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New to UVM? Get The Scoop on Computing - right here!

Buying a computer? Visit the Depot!

UVM's Computer Depot provides sales and service of popular Apple, Dell, Gateway, and IBM computers. Take advantage of Back-To-School savings and educational discounts not available anywhere else!

Have a computer? Connect to our network:

    In Your Room
    Any computer you buy from the Computer Depot will come with an Ethernet adapter already installed and configured. There are two network jacks in every residence hall room, which are turned on and ready to go - presto! You will need to register to use the campus network by visiting web address netreg.uvm.edu. If you'll be living in a triple and you all have computers, you can pick up a minihub from your Main Desk on or after move-in day. If you have more questions about networking on campus, try reading this.

    Laptops - Wired Access
    If you have a laptop, there are Ethernet jacks available in many other public locations on campus, including many computer labs, the Bailey-Howe Library and CyberCafe, the Waterman Cafe and some classrooms and residence hall lounges.

    Cat's PAWS - UVM's Wireless Network (common areas only):
    Laptop computers purchased through the Computer Depot come ready to connect to our on-campus wireless network, you will need to use software (already installed) called UVM's Cisco VPN client.  If you're bringing any other laptop with you, you'll need to install our VPN software before you can connect to our wireless network.  For more information, read this.



    Off-Campus
    If you're planning on living off-campus, you will need to find your own Internet Service Provider (ISP).

    Is your computer ready for life at UVM?
    You may be all set, but what can you do to prepare your computer for UVM? Find out here!

Find a Computer Lab

For a list of computer labs, look here!

Using UVM e-mail

Even if you already have e-mail, you will need to use your UVM account. You can activate your UVM NetID here, as soon as you've been accepted to UVM. Learn more about your NetID. You will receive official UVM communication through your UVM e-mail account, so be sure to check it regularly! You will also need your NetID for access to many other resources at UVM. Learn more about using e-mail at UVM.

Web Publishing and Blogging

With your UVM NetID and password, you can access your personal webspace at UVM or make your own UVM Blog! Learn more about web publishing at UVM here.

Secure storage and backup for your important work

With your NetID and password, you can access your private, secure storage space on our central server, zoo.uvm.edu. All data stored in your home directory is backed up nightly. You can access your files from anywhere in the world, and they are secure and private, unless you make them public.  Learn more about storing files on our central server.

Get Free UVM Software

Have a computer? You're responsible for keeping it safe from viruses and current with operating system updates. Download free anti-virus software, web browsers, e-mail clients, secure file transfer programs, Mathematica and more from our UVM Software Download Site.

Practice Safe Computing

Have your computing experience at UVM be a positive one: stay virus and malware free! Learn more about Safe Computing at UVM.

Questions?

Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

Still Need Help?

Try the Enterprise Technology Services Help Line - submit a request for help here or call 656-2604. You can also take your computer to Walk-In Help at the Computer Depot in the Davis Student Center.

Last modified May 22 2008 09:50 AM

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