If you are a student at NC State, you have access to one of the most advanced technology infrastructures in higher education. OIT provides IT services for all NC State students. Check with your college for additional resources and curriculum-specific requirements. And remember to abide by the NC State regulations and rules for student IT use.

As an NC State student, you have received your own Unity ID and password which you will use to access many online and IT resources provided by NC State, beginning with

• MyPack Portal – This is your gateway to important online systems and services, including access to the self-service features of the Student Information System

For a friendly overview of student computing for 2009-10, read the online edition of Computing@NC State.  The College of Engineering offers the online Guide to Eos and Unity Computing. Be sure to check with your college to find out what additional services might be offered.

For help with student technology and media services, including  ResNet and Cable TV and Telephone, contact the NC State Help Desk or visit the Walk-in Center.

Visit Distance Education for information about more than 300 NC State online courses. 

All NC State students receive the following OIT services.

E-mail

• Unity E-mail information; or log in to webmail.ncsu.edu/
• Student e-mail initiative - Coming soon! Google Apps @ NC State

IDs and Accounts

• Your Unity Account - Automatically created for all NC State students
• Your Unity ID - your login user name for  NC State's online resources and services
• Your Unity password - change it early and often
• Unity password change tool
• Personal file space ("disk quota")

Labs and Environments

• Unity computer labs
• Workstations in Unity computer labs
• WolfPrint (in labs)
• Virtual Computing Lab (VCL) (lab access from anywhere, anytime)
• Student information kiosks
• FlySpace - technology-enhanced collaborative meeting rooms

IT Accessibility

• Accessible IT @ NC State - how to provide equitable IT access for people with disabilities;
  each Unity lab has at least one accessible workstation and assistive technology software

see also

• Disabilities Services Office - for individual accommodations
• NCSU Libraries' Assistive Technologies Center

Network, Voice and Video

• Wireless access to campus data network
• NC State Mobile Web - university apps for mobile devices
• Residence network connections:
  • ResNet for on-campus housing and Greek Court
  • E.S. King Village (family housing). Cable modem Internet access is included with rent.
  • University Towers
• Student Cable TV and Telephone Services
• Campus Phone Directories
• Video Services

Administrative Applications for students

• MyPack Portal
• Student Information System - Student Guide

Software and Hardware

• Student software licensing
• Software on lab workstations
• Student computer recommendations:
  •  For a new computer
  •  For a computer you already own
•  Computer repairs

IT Security

• NC State Antivirus Resources include free antivirus software.
• Safe Computing at NC State

Web and Media

• WWW4 Setup - For personal web pages
• WolfBytes Radio & Television, including WolfBytes Sports channel
• iTunes U at NC State
• Orientation - New Student IT Education Videos
• Student Organization Resource Center