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Technology Q+A: Before Coming to School

• Should I bring a computer to campus? If so, what does EKU recommend?
  EKU does not require students to bring a computer to campus, however, we highly recommend one if you can afford it.
  –Recommended Systems
  –Laptop vs Desktop
  –Windows vs Macs
• Should I bring a printer to campus?
• What other technology (including parts) should I bring?
• Are my devices compatible with the campus network (Wi-Fi/Ethernet)?

Before You Get to Campus

• Login to your myMail account. You can find your username and initial password in your EKU Direct account under ‘Personal Information.’
• Reset the email password. Make it at least 10-12 characters long with upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and at least one symbol.
• Setup your email and calendar on your computer and mobile devices.
• Be sure your computer operating system (e.g., Windows, Apple) and mobile devices are up-to-date.
• Backup your computer and create a backup plan for your time in school. We recommend a monthly plan and keep at least 3 backups as you go along.
• Get connected to EKU IT to stay up on what’s happening with your technology resources at school, including outages and maintenance:
  IT Twitter  |  IT Facebook  |  Geek Twitter  |  Geek Facebook | Geek Instagram  |  Geek YouTube  | Geek Pinterest

Once You Arrive

• Connect to the campus wireless network. (eku_secure) If you use EKU_GUEST you will have limited access to campus resources since this wireless network is for guests of the university only.
• Know where to get free computer support: IT Geeks in Keen Johnson, First Level.
• Find campus computer labs and printing options at EKU.
• Find free technology training/tutoring on campus. If you want one-on-one assistance, just ask a Geek or email us.
• Find electronics recycling stations in Geek locations!
• Find fun “geeky” things to do in the Geek Innovation Center!
• Get learning support for students with disabilities. Contact the Center for Student Accessibility for information about the accessibility tools available to you.