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  • How Engineering IT can assist with Onboarding - Offboarding-Let US do the Heavy Lifting

    New to the Department - Onboarding

    If you have a new, to your department, staff member arriving, complete this form to start the process. This will allow the IT team to prepare hardware and access to be available when the new member arrives.  When possible, please provide at least 10days notice, or more, to ensure we have hardware available and ready for their first day.

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  • Lightning Lesson - MS Planner with Sheridan Kearns

    Join us for an entry level look at MS Planner. Sheridan will present the following topics in a hands on approach to Planner on the following days: 
    Tuesday - June 3 at 10am or 
    Tuesday June 17 at 2pm - Eichanthal conference room.

     

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  • Do I Need to Use VPN?

    UVA offers VPN connectivity to ensure data security

    Things to know:

    • You do not need to use VPN for on- or off-Grounds access to most services (e.g., Zoom, UVA Collab, Microsoft 365, and others).
    • You do need VPN for off-Grounds access to some Library resources, shared drives, etc.
    • You should use VPN anytime you are connecting from an untrusted network (e.g. coffee house, fast food restaurant, non-UVA library).

    There are 3 specific VPN uses

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  • Who do I contact about Dorm Computing Issues?

     UVA Help Desk - UVA ITS
    Telephone: (434) 924-4357
    E-Mail:  4help@virginia.edu 

    Live Help Desk Chat & Online Reporting Form also available at this link.

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  • Do you have a smartphone recommendation?

    UVA recommends that the smartphone carrier be either Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile.

    These three firms participate in a program (DAS) which brings cellular signal coverage indoors to the dorms, the athletic facilities and stadiums, the dining halls, various other buildings on UVA’s Grounds.

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  • Can I use a Mac?

    While Windows devices have greater compatibility within the Engineering School, some majors are more Windows dependent. *MAE and CEE use several Windows OS specific software.

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  • Is there a specific computer recommended for E-School?

    Students are expected to have their own laptops in the Engineering School. Any computer that meets the requirements of the selected Major are acceptable. Engineering IT recommends that you consider warranty, accidental damage, and storage needs when making a decision. 

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  • Can I use my current laptop?

    Delaying the purchase of a new laptop is a viable strategy. Different engineering majors have their own requirements and purchasing a laptop after you declare a major is a good option. If your current laptop is approximately 3yrs old or newer it should meet first year engineering course requirements. Check out Cavalier Computers for recommendations and specifications if you plan to purchase now.

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  • Your CoPilot is Changing for the Better

    The M365 License, part of the user license associated with all faculty/staff/students for Microsoft applications including CoPilot, now includes the ability to attach and use "cloud files." Linking to a file allows it to be used as a basis for your queries and questions. It's as easy as 1-2-3 in the CoPilot prompt!

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