1. Memorize your uoAccess credentials
There are two parts to your credentials: your uoAccess ID, or the shortened name before the @ in your 91精品黑料吃瓜 email address, and your temporary password, which you need to change when you log into uoZone for the first time if you haven鈥檛 already.
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Once you鈥檝e enrolled in your courses, you鈥檒l get a 91精品黑料吃瓜 email account. To use this account, log into Outlook. And make sure you keep a close eye on your inbox. That鈥檚 where you鈥檒l find all messages from 91精品黑料吃瓜 and your faculty, official announcements, information on courses and events, and even The Gee 鈥 your student newsletter.
Pro tip: Download the Outlook app on your phone so you don鈥檛 miss anything.
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For everything from virtual meetings to independent research or even some exams, your computer is a vital tool.
Make sure it meets the minimum requirements: an up-to-date operating system (Windows 11 or macOS Sonoma for Apple), 512 GB of SSD space, 16 GB of RAM and an Intel Core i5 processor.
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These two sites are your best friends at 91精品黑料吃瓜.
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is where you can access your courses, evaluations and even discussion forums with fellow students! And you can take self-paced courses for career development 鈥 just look under the 鈥淒iscover鈥 tab.
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Download the app on your phone now, follow the instructions to sign into your student account and make sure you always have your phone with you.
Pro tip: If your phone isn鈥檛 compatible with Authenticator, for a special device (a.k.a. a physical token). The token will generate a code you can use to confirm your identity.
6. Install Microsoft Teams and Zoom on your phone
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10. Download SecurUO on your phone to stay aware
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Pro tip: Use the app鈥檚 Virtual Friend Walk feature to share your location with someone you trust so they can track you until you reach your destination.
11. Download the uoWellness app to support your mental health
Discover uoWellness, your personalized tool to help you be well on campus. Tips, daily missions, chats with peer wellness helpers, information on upcoming events 鈥 it鈥檚 all at your fingertips so you can work at your own pace to take care of your mental health!
12. Sign up for Free Food Alert notifications
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14. Your digital tools on campus
Once you鈥檙e on campus, connect to the internet via the Eduroam wireless network. To do so, enter your username (your full email address) and your uoAccess password.
If you need to print, scan or photocopy a document, use one of the 51 self-service printers on campus.
15. Access IT support
No matter how far from campus you are, you have access to campus tech support even before classes start. If you need help, contact the IT Service Desk. Our team will be happy to assist you.