Get Started
Get Started guides for students, faculty, staff, and visitors provide a quick overview of campus IT they'll be able to access. Click on the following links for your specific guide:
The following list will help students, faculty and staff get started with email, connecting to the UA network, IT help and more!
NetID:
The first step is to create a UA NetID and associated password to start using UA accounts and systems. Enroll your cell phone and/or other options in NetID+ for two-step authentication.
Email:
A UA email account, is automatically created for you, [yournetid]@email.arizona.edu, when you create your NetID and password. Email is the University's official means of communication with you, so be sure to check it often.
- CatMail for students
- UAConnect365 for faculty, staff, and DCCs
Connect to the Network:
- WiFi Connection: To connect your computer, laptop, or mobile device to the fast, secure campus wireless network, choose UAWiFi and use your UA NetID and password to log in.
- Wired Network: To connect a computer, laptop, or other device to the campus wired network, you will need to register your machine, using the DHCP directions for Wired Internet Registration.
- See Residence Hall Data Services for more information on connecting your devices in the dorms.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN): If you are working from an off campus network and want to access secured systems, you will need to log in to the UA VPN (virtual private network).
Software:
See Software Downloads for information on free or very low cost software available to UA students, faculty, and staff.
Accessibilty and Assistive Technologies:
- Disability Resource Center and Assistive Technology Resources provide assistive technologies
- itAccessibility provides information and resources about accessibility for instructors, web developers, or anyone creating digital resources—such as websites, documents, and videos.
Security:
- Antivirus/Anti Malware software
- Learn to keep your identity, your data, and the campus network secure at security.arizona.edu.
Other Useful IT Resources:
- Teaching and Learning services for technologies used in courses.
- Communication and Collaboration services for resources and tools to support your work.
- University Applications for the student, employee, financial, and other university systems.
- Research Computing Resources
- Computing Policies
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