Other campus accounts will be brought under the MultiPass umbrella over time.

MORE INFOMATION AND HELP

• IT policies can be found in the campus policy library.
• Connect your computer or phone to the campus network.
• ITS offers a wide variety of self-help resources. Or ask us specific questions via Mines Help Center “Helpdesk.”
• For Frequently Asked Questions, try our Knowledge Base to find answers to general questions about Mines computing resources.
• A student Frequently Asked Questions guide is also available.
• Create a personal website that we will host for you at no charge.
• Use the computers in these Mines computer labs.

Mines Emergency Alert (MEA) is an emergency-notification system that sends text and voice messages to the Mines community in the event of a declared emergency. All members of the campus community are automatically subscribed to this service.

For more information, go to https://www.mines.edu/emergency/mines-emergency-alert/

The Office of Information Security and Privacy works with the Mines community to increase the security of our information infrastructure, including the data network and connected hosts.

In order to reduce email fraud and phishing attacks, official emails sent to the campus by ITS (formerly CCIT) are published on the Email Verification page (https://its.mines.edu/verify). Users should visit the Email Verification page to verify any email that looks like it was sent from ITS before taking any action.

NOTE: ITS staff will never ask for your MInes login credentials (campus username and password) and will never send email asking for this information. You should never share your login credentials with anyone.

Mines offers a large number of information resources for the campus community. Events of general interest to the campus community are listed in the Mines Calendar. Campus news is available in the Mines Newsroom or via RSS feed. There’s even a Mines Mobile app to bring useful news, events, sports and other information to your phone or tablet.

___ Read and understand Mines IT policies and your responsibilities under them.

___ Read about creating good, strong passwords.

___ Activate your Mines account.

___ Make sure you can access your email, my.mines.edu, and Trailhead accounts.

___ If you brought a computer to campus, connect it to the Mines network.

___ Install an antivirus on your computer if you don’t have one already.

___ Back up your computer (frequently)!

___ Students: In dorms, ask “move-in helpers,” other students, or Residence Hall staff for help if needed.

___ Contact ITS via Mines Help Center  if problems persist. Or see our trained consultants in the Computer Commons (CTLM building, room 156); they are available during extended business hours for in-person help.

• Your operating system, hardware driver, and application software disks in case you have to rebuild your system or reinstall applications.
• A way to back up your system and files, like a rewritable CD/DVD or USB hard drive.
• A printer and supplies (can be convenient).
• Identification and contact information necessary to receive warranty service from your vendor should it be required.
• Appropriate length cables for your monitor, mouse, keyboard, printer and other peripherals.
• A surge protector (or small UPS if you have one).
• You might consider bringing a security cable, especially for your portable computer. Do not bring any device that requires permanent attachment to furniture or walls.
• Do NOT bring or purchase a wireless access point. You are not permitted to establish and deliver wireless access services in campus housing units.