New and Current Student Resources - Technology Recommendations (2024)

All DUstudents utilize theDU Wireless connection. DU Wireless offers an encrypted connection with unrestricted Internet access speed. To join the secured DU Wireless, you will need to provide your Dominican username and password at first connection.

DU Star Tracker is a coordinated system that helps students stay on track academically and connects them with other support services. Students can use the system to connect with an advisor, request a technology loan, report issues, and more.

Residence halls are equipped withhigh speed internet access. Residence hall rooms do have wired network connections, but they are not activated. To activate a network port in your room, submit anetwork port activation request.Residence hall rooms do not have a landline phone, but one can berequested, if needed. Campus phones can dial on and off-campus locally. Additionally, public computers and a black and white printer are in the Coughlin Commons.

Phishing (pronounced "fishing") is a type of online identity theft. It uses email and fraudulent websites that resemble ones you trust but are designed to steal your personal data or information such as credit card numbers, passwords, account data, or other information. Continue reading to learn more about phishing, how to protect yourself, and where to report a phishing attempt.

It’s important to keep your Dominican University account information private and only log in to secure sites. Remember, no one at DU will ever ask for your password! Other tips for ensuring account security include making passwords hard to guess, changing passwords regularly, using different passwords for different accounts, and storing passwords securely. Continue reading to learn more about password best practices so that you can keep your information safe.

Dominican offers LinkedIn Learning with Lynda.com content which has 10,000+ on-demand courses to help you learn more and achieve success. LinkedIn Learning provides quality content taught by experts in their field with 35+ new courses added every week. You can also connect your LinkedIn account and have any earned badges automatically added to your profile. If you do not have a LinkedIn account you can create one for free by clicking here.

Zoom is DU’s video meeting and classroom solution. Before you can use Zoom, you will need to register your Zoom account. To register your Zoom account, go to https://dom.zoom.us and login with your Dominican username and password. Once you've signed in, your Zoom Professional account will immediately be generated. Visit the knowledge base for more information on using Zoom.

Panopto is free online recording software Dominican University uses that integrates with Zoom and is compatible with Canvas. It can be used as a desktop app or through your Chrome, Firefox, or Edge web browser (other browsers currently not supported). Continue reading for more information on how to use this software .

DU's print management system is implemented across campus using PaperCut. Faculty, staff, students and guests are able to print to public printers from workstations or personal devices. Once your job has been submitted, you are able to release that job from any of the swipe-enabled printers that support the desired format (color/grayscale). Visit the knowledge base for more information about printing at DU.

Dominican University provides students access to a number of applications such as Adobe Creative Cloud and statistical software through Microsoft's RemoteApp program. These apps can also be accessed these through a number of computers located on campus (e.g., in the Innovation Center or the Technology Center). Visit the knowledge base for more information and instructions on how to connect to the program.

Your DU identification card is the Star Card. The Star Card is your personal identification card and gives you access to campus buildings, printing, DU Dollars andmore.Your Star Card will be issued during Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) or your graduate program/college welcome session. A personal ID such as a Driver’s License, State ID or Passport will be needed to create or replace a Star Card. Please visit the DU Information Technology Support Center duringnormal business hoursto obtain a Star Card.

The DU Information Technology Support Center is also home to the Equipment Loan Program (ELP).The ELP is available to be used by current students enrolled at DU. You are required to show a valid Dominican Star Card when you use the ELP. All the items in our program are available to loan for a five (5) day check out period. There is also an option for a semester loan equipment check-out. Students must fill out a form and get confirmation from Student Success and Engagement. Once approved, you will receive an email from the Support Center to pick up your equipment.

DU Information Technology is always looking for dedicated, hardworking, and eager to learn students. No experience is necessary, however students with customer service experience, comfortable with using and learning new technology and/or a willingness to communicate with and help others. If you are interested in working in the Information Technology Support Center, complete an application to become aSupport Center Advisor.

The Knowledge Base contains step-by-step instructions, general information, and frequently asked questions about many Dominican University services.