Academic Preparations

On August 3rd, the UVM Bookstore releases a comprehensive list of all the textbooks required for fall semester classes. Through the UVM Bookstore you can buy or rent new or used copies of your textbooks, or even download digital versions of the course materials. The Bookstore can either ship your textbooks to your house or have them packaged and ready for you to pick-up at the Bookstore when you arrive on campus. Easy and hassle-free!

UVM’s not-for-profit UVM TechStore carries computers from Apple and Dell, and a full line of supplies and accessories — from ink to iPads — all at competitive educational pricing. Computers purchased through the UVM TechStore meet University minimum specifications and can be serviced by the on-campus TechTeam.

The UVM TechStore is located on the third floor of the Davis Center in the UVM Bookstore and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stop by, call (802) 656-3067, or email tech.store@uvm.edu.

Access to a computer is critical for your success, both in and out of class. All UVM students are required to have a laptop that meets the minimum specifications. Note that Chromebooks, iPads and Android Tablets are not capable of being used as your primary computing device. The UVM TechStore sells laptops that meet both college-specific and general University minimum specifications.

Students who might have financial difficulty meeting their computing needs should contact Student Financial Services, sfs@uvm.edu or call 802-656-5700 to discuss loan financing options.

AppsAnywhere is UVM’s cloud-based software platform that lets you access many university-provided programs from anywhere—on or off campus—without needing to connect to the UVM VPN.

To get started, go to software.uvm.edu and log in using your UVM NetID and password. You’ll find AppsAnywhere listed among available tools.

For setup instructions and tips, review the Knowledge Base article:
Getting Started with AppsAnywhere
 

As a UVM student, you have free access to Microsoft 365, this includes programs like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive. These tools are essential for completing assignments, collaborating with peers, and much more!

You can install Microsoft 365 on up to five devices and access it online anytime. Review the UVM Knowledge Base, Microsoft 365 – Licensing, Installation, and Activation, for step-by-step instructions on installing and activating Microsoft 365 on your devices.

Faculty from all across campus have designed an Introduction to AI Literacy and Ethics Module to help you thoughtfully and responsibly navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of generative artificial intelligence. The material in the module reflects perspectives from people working in many areas--whether you are studying in a professional school, in the sciences, the humanities or the social sciences, you'll benefit from the breadth of this short course.  You'll also find it connects to work you'll do later, in your major, in the Catamount Core, and in your electives.

Like any tool, AI can be used in ways that are beneficial or harmful.  It's all our responsibility--working individually as well as a campus community--to make wise choices about whether, when, and how you use it. The three modules within this course will be a good foundation for your academic journey at UVM. 

Use this link, log into Brightspace with your NetID, and click enroll to start this module.