Incoming and Returning Student Computing Help Pages

We've put together some "quick links" to help you find some of the basic computing information you are looking for. Clicking on the links to bolded categories will reveal more detailed information. This list is not exhaustive.

Medical students should direct their questions to Jason Reinstedler, Computer Support Specialist (jason.reinstedler@yale.edu, 785-5770) or stop by the ITS-MED Computing and Media Center in SHM I-E90.

Yale School of Nursing Students should contact Dan Staffieri in the YSN Computer Lab (dan.staffieri@yale.edu, 785-5405)

CONTENTS

• Computer Purchase Information
• Net ID Information
• Email Accounts
• Connecting to the Network from Harkness Dormitory
• Connecting to the Yale Network from Home
• Computing Facilities in the Library
• Using your Laptop in University Spaces
• PDA Resources and Services
• Help Logging into Blackboard™
• Computing Help from ITS-MED
• Personalizing Access to the Medical Library

Computer Purchase Information

- Student Laptop Purchase Program from Dell
- Yale ePortal (educational discounts on hardware and software)

Net ID Information

- Activating your net ID
- Finding your net ID
- Requesting a PIN Number/Password
- Change your net ID password

Email Accounts

- Student Email Information
- Connect to Yale School of Medicine WebMail (omega & email users)
- Connect to Yale Central WebMail (pantheon email users)

Connecting to the Network from Harkness Dormitory

- Harkness Room Connection Sign Up Form
- Harkness Student Access Instructions Page

Connecting to Yale from Off-Campus Locations

- Connect from Off-Campus (summary of remote access options)
- VPN (Virtual Private Networking)
- Medical Library Proxy Server
- Remote Access via PPP Dialup Accounts
- Access from Offsite Clinical Locations
- Accessing Student Network Space (students with Omega accounts)
- Accessing Student Network Space (students with Pantheon accounts)

Computing Facilities in the Library

- Medical Library Computing Page
- Computers in the Library
- Printing & Photocopying
- Accessing Student Network Space

Using Your Laptop in University Spaces

- Registering your Wireless or Wired Connection
- Using Your Laptop in the Library and Medical Center
- Printing from your Laptop in the Medical Library
- Medical Library Wireless Loaner Cards
- Central Campus Wireless Information
- VPN Requirement for Wireless Networking

PDA Resources and Services

- PDA Resources and Services from the Medical Library
- VPN Requirement for WiFi PDAs

Help Logging into Blackboard™

Personalizing Access to the Medical Library

- Your Library Account (Orbis)
- Setting up an OVID Personal Edition Account
- Personal Librarian Program for Medical Students
- MSQ (Matriculating Student Questionnaire)

Computing Help from ITS (Yale Information Technology Services)

- ITS Computing and Media Center (Walkin support)
- ITS Help Desk (785-3200)