Information Technology Services - Archived 2017-18 Graduate Catalog

Information Technology Services (ITS) at BGSU is committed to supporting the technology needs of students, faculty and staff. A sampling of ITS provided technology resources is outlined here with additional information available on the web at:  http://www.bgsu.edu/its.

Upon admission to BGSU, students receive a BGSU account that provides access to BGSU email and MyBGSU - the enterprise campus Web portal.

The MyBGSU portal accessible at https://my.bgsu.edu/home provides students with academic and administrative information including class scheduling, grades, progress reporting, advisor information, financial aid information and the means to process Bursar payments. MyBGSU is also the mechanism to access the Canvas learning management system.

Graduate students are provided with BGSU email. Graduate Students can expect that official University correspondence will be distributed via email and graduate students will be responsible for information disseminated in this manner. Graduate Students are encouraged to access their email on a regular and timely basis.  View the email technology guide that will provide more information about accounts and navigation.

The BGSU Student Email Policy may be referenced at http://www.bgsu.edu/its/it-policies.html for more information about the BGSU email account and navigation.

The Technology Support Center (TSC) is the central point of contact for questions regarding technology on campus. TSC is located in 110 Hayes Hall and may be contacted by phone at 419-372-0999, by live chat at http://www.bgsu.edu/its/remote.html, or by visiting the office. The TSC website, www.bgsu.edu/tsc, provides general information about hardware, software and other services provided by ITS. The website also provides links to technology guides and relevant links that may assist in answering questions about a particular application or service.

In addition to being a location for security resources, BGSU’s Information Security Office provides users with data protection information and offers a Data Destruction & Recycling service. The Information Security website also supplies information on data security and security resources. For the most recent information, see the Information Security website at www.bgsu.edu/infosec

Wireless access to the network is provided at strategic campus locations. The wireless coverage area is continually examined, evaluated, and expanded as appropriate. Information about the method to authenticate to the wireless network is available at: http://www.bgsu.edu/its/services/network/wireless.html

Student printing in campus locations is covered under the Print Responsibly program. There is a cost associated with printing and details are available by referencing http://www.bgsu.edu/its/services/print/print-responsibly.html.

Computer labs located throughout campus provide access to technology for general computing applications. Information about ITS computer lab locations and hours is available at http://www.bgsu.edu/its/services/computer/labs.html.

In order to ensure the University’s commitment to a quality educational and work environment, every faculty member, employee and student is to abide by the BGSU Information Technology Policy. The policy may be found at http://www.bgsu.edu/its/it-policies.html.