Resources for new students

A collection of knowledge base articles helpful to new students; there is also information available on our Resources for Students web page at: https://www.mtu.edu/it/help/student-resources/

Categories (5)

AppsAnywhere

A collection of support articles for AppsAnywhere, Michigan Tech's cloud-based software delivery system, which supplies all Windows computer labs on campus. Active students, staff, and faculty can also install and use AppsAnywhere on their Windows personal devices or Windows office computers.
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HuskyCard Services

New or replacement Husky Cards, Husky Card Services and member balances, Special Cards, CSGold
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HuskyPrint

How to connect to and use the HuskyPrint stations on campus, including how to add money to your account for color printing.
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Michigan Tech account

Support for your Michigan Tech account, including managing your password.
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Residential Network (Resnet)

Network/wireless support in Residence Halls, Game console & other device connectivity
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Articles (15)

Information Technology Q&A for new students

An overview of IT information for incoming students

Resnet Quick Guide for New Students

Campus computing device requirement and loaners

Information on the campus computing device requirement - effective as of the Fall 2020 semester, all students are required to have a computing device.

Common issues or errors while using the Software Distribution Center downloads (personal device)

Solutions for common troubleshooting situations while using the software distribution center on personally-owned devices (current students, staff, and faculty).

Microsoft software on a personal device

Available Microsoft software for for students, faculty, and staff personal computers

Support for personal devices

Local support options for your personal computer

AppsAnywhere overview

Learn about AppsAnywhere, Michigan Tech's cloud-based software delivery system available on all Windows-based open labs. Active students, staff, and faculty can also install and use AppsAnywhere on their Windows personal devices or Windows office computers.

What is Duo?

Michigan Tech uses Duo, a two-factor authentication service to verify your identity when you log into systems with access to sensitive information. Find out how to get started by learning about your options for registering devices and phone numbers to use the service.

Connecting to VPN (Windows)

Instructions for installing and running the VPN client on a Windows computer

Connecting to M: multidrive on a Windows - minimally managed or personal device

How to connect to the Multidrive on a minimally managed or personal device running Windows 10

Managing your H: home directory storage

This article explains how to use the storage tools web dashboard to help you manage your home directory storage.

Connecting to a campus Windows computer (Windows)

This article lists which software is available on remote.mtu.edu and instructions for connecting from a Windows computer.

Graduate student computer information

An overview of graduate student computers, including information on availability, intended use, and hardware and software configurations.

Using Express Cash

Adding Express Cash to your HuskyCard, checking balances, getting withdrawals or refunds, adding money to Papercut for color printing

Student status and system access

Guidelines for how long a student retains access after graduating or leaving the university.