Student Technology Checklist

Summary:

UNH Enterprise Technology & Services supports your use of technology at the University System of New Hampshire (USNH) in both your academic and social lives. This article provides a checklist for items to do and know and is arranged by semester.

• New students should complete the New Student Checklist prior to attending June Orientation, and
• All students should complete the New & Returning Students Checklist prior to coming to campus in the fall.
• Some of these items on these checklists may be redundant. 

Content:

New Student Checklist - Complete Before Attending June Orientation

To get started, please visit our Technology Checklist for New Students through the links below or head straight to myUNH Technology Checklist online.

To Do

• Setup WildcatsMail on Your Device
  Instructions for Android, iOS, and Outlook. 
• Review your computing needs
  Find college-specific specs for hardware and software.
• Download free antivirus software
  For Macs and PCs (required for internet access at UNH).
• Get Microsoft Office for free
  All of the apps you know and recognize.
• Get Windows 10 for free
  Access a Windows 10 license key.
• Download the UNH Mobile App
  Available for iOS and Android.

New & Returning Students Checklist - Complete Before Returning to Campus 

We have created two lists to help you prepare for the coming year. You’ll also find many of the items below through the Tech Checklist on the myUNH campus portal. 
 
To Do

• Configure your wireless devices from home for campus Internet. See specific instructions for connecting a game console on the UNH Network.
• Get Microsoft Office for free.
• Configure student email for your phone.
• Download and install the UNH Mobile App.
• Download and install antivirus software.
• Enroll in SmartAuth to access your grades and schedule through Webcat.
• Download the LinkedUp mobile app, a great way to meet new friends, connect with UNH clubs and student organizations, explore events and stay healthy.
• Save, share and access your files with Microsoft OneDrive.

To Know

• Purchase computers or tech supplies from the UNH Computer Purchasing Program.
• Print from your own computer or phone with the UNH Web Print Service.
• Get a Windows 10 key to set up Windows 10 on a Mac or PC. Click here.
• Explore a list of free and low-cost educational apps shared by Student Accessibility Services.
• Visit the UNH Campus Portal at my.unh.edu. Find and access UNH’s list of resources.

• Submit a question online (receive a response within one business day)
• UNH Technology Help Desk at 603-862-4242 or contact the ET&S Help Desk team on your local campus.