Computing Resources for Students
at UNT
The University of North Texas offers
numerous computing services for students, many of which are provided
by the Computing and Information Technology Center (CITC).
CITC Helpdesk
The CITC
Information Technology
Helpdesk is located in the Information Sciences Building (ISB) room
119, directly across from the Science and Technology Library.
http://www.unt.edu/helpdesk
If you
don't know where else to call, or when no one else can help you with
your computer on campus, call or send mail to the Helpdesk:
940-565-2324
helpdesk@unt.edu
For “one-stop shopping,” take the
Student Computing Services tour:
http://helpdesk.unt.edu/studenttour/
My UNT
The My UNT portal allows you
to: Register for classes; Pay your tuition and fees; See your
financial aid; View your grades:
http://my.unt.edu/
UNT Account Management
The Account Management System is
where you can change or reset your password and configure your
e-mail preferences.
http://ams.unt.edu
EagleConnect
and Personal Web Hosting
NOTE:
Students are required by University policy to read their official
UNT E-mail. You can forward your UNT E-mail to your commercial
E-mail account.
Read
your UNT E-mail by visiting:
http://eagleconnect.unt.edu
With
EagleConnect you get:
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Shared calendars and address books.
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Chat capabilities.
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Over 25 GB of online storage space for
your documents; Over 10 GB of space for
your email, and Much More!
To
create your personal web page, visit the following site:
http://people.unt.edu/
Wireless Networking at UNT
The
wireless network at UNT is called Eaglenet. For further information
see:
http://wireless.unt.edu/
Network Access in Dorms
All dorms are connected to the campus
network via Ethernet. ResNet, the dorm
network, is now managed by Apogee.
Students may use a hub or switch and
connect 2 computers (per login). Routers
are specifically not
allowed. There is additional bandwidth
set for one gaming device (X-box, etc.)
each. Wireless access is available in
all areas of the dorms including dorm
rooms. For more information, see:
http://apogeenet.net
The dorms also have small computer labs
providing access to the University
Network and the Internet. Admission to
these labs is gained by residents
swiping their ID cards.
General Access Computer Labs
UNT’s 14
General Access Labs are open to anyone with a valid UNT ID card.
There are labs throughout the main Denton campus, one at the
Research Park, and one at the UNT Dallas Campus. The lab in the
Information Science Library (ISB 110) has adaptive hardware and
software for students with special needs. For more information,
including lab hours, see:
http://www.gacl.unt.edu/
Information Security and Virus Protection
Learn
about secure ways to protect your personal
computer by visiting:
http://security.unt.edu/
Download
McAfee anti-virus products (free to any UNT
student) from:
http://security.unt.edu/resources/antivirus
Special Student Pricing for Hardware and Software
Check
the link below for computer hardware and software purchase
opportunities for your personal use:
http://www.unt.edu/helpdesk/computer.htm
Learn more . . .
Computer-based training as well as instructor-led short courses are
offered to students, faculty and staff. Consult the link below for
the latest training information:
http://www.unt.edu/training/
Benchmarks
Online
is our
monthly online newsletter. You can read it at:
http://www.unt.edu/benchmarks/
ACS Research
and Statistical Support
provides training and
consultation services for UNT researchers (faculty and graduate
students):
http://www.unt.edu/rss/
Restrictions
UNT
computer systems can only be used for activities related to academic
work or student life. Sending E-mail to a friend is OK, for example,
but advertising your business is not OK. Learn the rules, by
reading:
http://www.unt.edu/policy/UNT_Policy/volume2/3_10.html
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