Student Quickstart Guide

Welcome to the University of Cincinnati! IT@UC is UC's IT community.

Use the following as a guide to getting your technology set up both before you arrive on campus and after you get settled in.

Before you arrive:

Download the UC Mobile App for mobile access to campus maps, shuttle trackers, Blackboard Mobile, OneStop and more.

Download the NightRide App providing on-demand safe transportation for students, staff and faculty within one mile of UC' s main campus.

Get discounted student hardware and software.

Set up your student email account and access your UC email anytime, anywhere.

Secure your computer.

Get online using SafeConnect in the residence halls or UC_Secure around campus.

Use Password Self Service (PSS) to set up your UC password profile.

Stay informed with Emergency Text Messaging.

Although not recommended, you may opt-out of this service. NOTE: UC will not sell your information; user is responsible for any charges from their phone carrier.
Update emergency messaging preferences in One Stop (UC login required)

Use ResNet to get free device support and repair services..

Visit the App Lab on Main to bring your mobile application ideas to life.

Find computer labs and printing stations for all your study and printing needs.

Activate your Box at UC account for unlimited free, secure data storage.

Use the "Restricted Data" folder in your Box at UC account to store and share sensitive data (web browser access only).
Activate your Box at UC account (UC login required)
Box at UC Help

Find your classes online in Canopy, UC's eLearning ecosystem and community.