Division of Information Technology

What You Need To Know About Technology On Campus

Welcome!

Division of Information Technology

Overview of Information Technology on Campus

The Division of Information Technology (formerly the Office of Information Technology or OIT) plans, develops, supports, and maintains computing,

networking, and telecommunications services for the University of Maryland community. This includes classroom instructional technology, online course

management, 24-hour computing labs, email, wired and wireless network access, and the Terrapin

Technology Store.

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Information Technology Support on Campus

Need Help? Contact or visit the Help Desk in Room 1400 of the Computer and

Space Sciences Building.

Phone Number: 301.405.1500Fall Hours: Walk-In Support:

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Phone Support:

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Website: www.helpdesk.umd.edu

Email: itsc@umd.edu

There are other campus services and systems as well for which there are alternative support resources. The Help Desk will attempt to assist with these services or point the patron in the right direction for support.

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Computer Labs and Printing on Campus

Division of IT computer labs are in Regents Parking Garage (PG2), Worcester Hall, and the Computer and

Space Sciences Building. There are additional departmental labs across campus.

You can find these on the campus map (map.umd.edu)

Equipment and software information tables are available at:

www.it.umd.edu/wheretogo

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Computer Labs and Printing on Campus

Information about printing on campus and instructions for printing from a personal computer to a division computer lab is available at:

www.it.umd.edu/print

• Students can print from lab computers in most labs.• Students can print from personal computers in Division of IT labs.• Students can print from personal computers at other locations over

the Internet and pick up their printed documents in Division of IT labs.

Students use Terrapin Express account funds and their Directory ID and password to authenticate and print in labs on campus.

Printing Costs: $.10 per page black and white

$.50 per page color

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Software Downloads via TERPware

Visit www.terpware.umd.edu to log in and download.

Microsoft Office, Microsoft operating system upgrades, Adobe Creative Suite applications, and more! There is no cost at the

time of download.

The university and Adobe have an agreement that will lead to the implementation of Creative Cloud services for UMD students,

faculty, and staff. The agreement is the first of its kind and creates an opportunity for the university to collaborate with

Adobe on shaping this new product offering.

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Students Should Bring These Items to Campus:

• Personal computer or tablet device if desired. • Bring the disks that came with the computer and any

software installation disks as well. • Make sure the computer is equipped with anti-virus

software. The Help Desk recommends Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows and ClamXav for Apple.

• A working lock for the computer or device and a case.

• A standard Ethernet cable for wired dorm connections.• These can be purchased at the Terrapin Technology Store.

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Students Should Bring These Items to Campus:

• Flash drives for moving smaller files between devices.

• External hard drive for backups and large file storage.

• Printer (USB connection only; wireless printers will not work.)• Many printers do not come with USB cables and you may

need to purchase separately.

These items, especially an Ethernet cable and external hard drive, can be invaluable when a computer starts malfunctioning or

when wireless networking issues occur.

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Preface to NEThics

Advise your student(s) NOT to download copyrighted materials using the campus network. It is a direct violation of the university’s acceptable

use policy to conduct illegal activity – such as online piracy – while connected to the university network. Some students have faced

litigation for illicit activities.

Just as important, make sure your student is aware that activities, pictures, and their general online presence is often not erasable. Employers and

law enforcement continue to increase their use of online activity to make judgments and gather evidence about individuals. Think before

you click Enter.

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Project NEThics and Acceptable Use Guidelines

Project NEThics promotes responsible use of information technology through user education and policy enforcement. Project NEThics also responds to claims of misuse of university computing resources.

The university’s Policy on the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources is online at www.umd.edu/aup/.

File sharing without permission of the copyright holder is a crime under the U.S. Copyright Act. Copyright infringers can be sued for statutory damages (from $750 to $30,000 or more per work infringed).

Make students aware that their actions have consequences and that peer-to-peer file sharing on campus should be avoided. Some Maryland students who have settled with the RIAA have reported that they had to pay between $3,000 and $4,000.

Visit www.it.umd.edu/PlayFair to learn more about avoiding online piracy.

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Terrapin Technology Store

• Apple iPads and iPods• Ethernet Cables• USB Cables• 8GB Flash Drives• Apple Accessories• Power Adapters• Display Adapters• Sync Cables

• More!

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Popular Choices

Apple computers purchased with 4-year AppleCare include on-campus warranty service and a loaner for overnight repairs.

Apple warranties cover manufacturer’s defects only; they do NOT cover accidental damage. You will need to purchase third-party coverage for that purpose.

13-inch Apple MacBook Pro• 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor• 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory• 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive

$1,328

For complete coverage details:http://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/applecare/appgeos.html

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Popular Choices

Dell computers purchased with 4-year warranty include on-campus warranty service, 4-year CompleteCare accidental damage protection, and a loaner for overnight repairs.

Dell warranties cover manufactured problems and accidental damage.

14-inch Dell Latitude E6430• 2.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor• 8GB of 1600MHz DDR3 memory• 500GB 7200-rpm hard drive

For complete coverage details:http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/services/con_completecare_biz.pdf

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Terrapin Technology Store Hours and Information

The Terrapin Technology Store is located in Room 0120 of the Patuxent Building (behind the Stamp Student Union and next to the Biosciences Research Building).

Normal Store Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Monday – Friday

Additional Hours: www.it.umd.edu/techstore/summer_hours13.html

Online Purchasing: www.act.umd.eduStore Info: www.it.umd.edu/techstore

The store will move to the ground floor (same level as the food court) of the Stamp Student Union, Room 0203, when the fall semester begins.

Phone Number: 301.314.7000

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