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Student Computing

IT guidelines for students

  • for digital files, official email address, computing and network resources.

FAQ at the CHIP

  • Most frequent requests at the CHIP and their solutions.

MyPC (using your personal computer)

  • Tips for maintaining and using your personal computer.
  • We encourage your feedback to provide the most useful & current information possible!
  • Connecting to uWaterloo resources comes at some risk to your computer and to the campus network; you have a role in keeping yourself and other users protected.

Computing help

  • Access to computing systems and email is provided by your faculty.
  • The CHIP (Computing Help & Information Place) provides help, information, and licensed software for students.
  • The IST Help Desk (helpdesk @ uwaterloo.ca) will assist with password and services issues.

Computing help - after hours and weekend (except during reading week Feb 20-26)

Software

Network: connecting to uWaterloo

Passwords & accounts

  • WatIAM - get your password for Quest / Waterloo LEARN / JobMine / wireless access
  • Nexus is used in public student areas, research and academic office areas.