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Getting Started

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/its/started/

student at computer. Link to ITS Orientation Video
Check out the New Student Orientation Video
(streaming Windows video file).

Orientation

Summary of all the things you need to get connected on campus so you can begin to get things done as a new student or new employee.

Username and password

Activate your account, reset your password, have your email forwarded to another account, or sign up for text message contact in case of class/campus closure or other campus emergency.

Email service: MavMAIL

How does MavMail work at Minnesota State Mankato? Get all the answers.

File storage and sharing: MavDISK

Store your computer files — lots of them — on a campus server where they will be safe and accessible from anywhere you can reach the Internet.

Printing on campus: MavPRINT

How many pages do you get each semester? How much does it cost to print more?

Network Access

How to connect to the University wireless network for those with wireless devices or access campus services from off campus using virtual private network.

MavAPPS

MavAPPS is a remote desktop service that allows authorized users to run university software remotely over broadband internet. Files can be retrieved from and saved to MavDISK, and printing using MavPRINT is available.

Personal website

Every student, faculty and staff person can create their own website on MavWEB. It's ready to use right now.

Phone system

Information on how the Minnesota State Mankato phone system works, and how to request changes to phone service.

Computer standards

What software does the Service Desk support? Here's what to expect from ITS Customer Services.