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. 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, read the most recent edition of Computing@NC State.   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

• Google Apps @ NC State - now NC State's service for official student e-mail and much more
  

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 labhas 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 Service
• Student Telephone Service
• Campus Phone Directories
• Video Services

Administrative Applications for Students

• MyPack Portal
• Student Information System - Student Guide

Advisory Group for Students

• IT Student Advisory Group - forum for students of all affiliations to share their thoughts and ideas about the way technology is implemented at NC State

Software and Hardware

• Student software licensing
• Software on lab workstations
• Your own computer at NC State:
  •  Minimum recommendations for a new computer
  •  Minimum recommendations for a computer you already own
• Computer repairs
• Green IT information

IT Security

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

Web and Media

• WWW4 Setup - For personal web pages
• WolfBytesRadio & Television, including WolfBytes Sports channel
• iTunes U at NC State
• Orientation - New Student IT Education Videos
• Student Organization Resource Center
• IPTV - NC State is conducting a pilot of IP-based television delivery