Student Accounts

• Introduction
• NYUHome
• NYU Blackboard
• NYURoam Wireless
• Research Computing
• Wired Laptop Access
• Individual Accounts
  • Arts Technology
  • Shell (UNIX)
  • Social Sciences/Statistics
  • Web Provider (i4)
• Information for Graduating Students & Alumni

Introduction

Students enrolled in degree and diploma programs are eligible for the ITS accounts and/or resources listed below. Students interested in the use of certain of these ITS computing resources must apply for specialized accounts and/or access privileges; see below for more information. Visiting scholars, see www.nyu.edu/its/accounts/scholars.

Note: All users of NYU's computing and networking resources have responsibilities of which they should be aware.

NYUHome

For access to all of the services available through the NYUHome portal, including email, Albert, Blackboard, web forums, classes, research tools, and more. For information about NYUHome and instructions on how to activate your NYUHome service, visit the NYUHome page of this website.

NYU Blackboard

Blackboard is an online course management system which many NYU faculty use to supplement academic classes. The system provides access to numerous interactive tools such as a discussion boards, email lists, and online assessments. Students do not need to apply for Blackboard access. You will be automatically enrolled in any Blackboard class that is associated with a course for which you are registered. Please note that not all courses use Blackboard.

To access Blackboard, go to the Classes channel in the Academics tab of NYUHome, and click on the appropriate link for your course. If the class you are looking for does not appear, try clicking the "Update Classes Information" link. For more information about Blackboard, visit the Blackboard FAQs for NYU Students page of this website.

NYURoam Wireless

You do not need to register for an ITS account to begin using the NYURoam wireless network. If you have activated your NYUHome service, all you need to do is configure your laptop computer to use NYURoam. For instructions, visit the NYURoam website.

Research Computing

Students whose research requires the use of visualization systems, scientific software packages, and large-scale programming resources should send email to hpc@nyu.edu to request access to ITS resources. See the Science & Visualization page of this website for more information about the resources available.

Wired Laptop Access

To register your laptop to connect via the plug-in ports at Bobst Library, see the Wired Laptop Access page of this website.

Individual Accounts

To apply for the accounts listed below, download a PDF of the Individual Computer Account application form and submit it to the ITS Client Services Center (contact information above), or pick up a paper copy at the ITS Client Services Center. Be sure to obtain the proper approval signatures and provide a complete project description, including your specific hardware and software needs. Incomplete forms will be returned.

Arts Technology

ITS provides support to faculty and student artists at NYU using advanced digital tools, including resources for video, audio, imaging, and interactivity. Most NYU community members who are interested in using the Arts Technology Studio have instant access and do not need to submit an application form. Please see the Advanced Media Studio and Digital Video & Audio Studio sites for details.

Shell (UNIX) Accounts

If you are in a class which requires that you have a shell account, your instructor will submit the proper forms. To apply for an account, follow the instructions above.

Social Sciences, Statistics & Mapping

ITS offers computing resources for performing social science research; statistical programming as well as procuring and analysis of data sets, and software for statistical, qualitative and GIS analyses of social science data. To apply for an account, follow the instructions above. See the Social Science & Stats page of this website for more information about the resources available.

Web Provider (i4)

A student may be sponsored by a Faculty member, Department Chair or authorized Program Administrator to act as a web provider for that particular NYU faculty member's, department's, or program's web pages within NYU's official web space (www.nyu.edu). NYU Graduate Students may apply for space on NYU's web server to create websites to showcase their thesis projects.

For more information and instructions on how to apply for a Web Provider account, visit the Web Provider Accounts page of this website.

Please note: all degree and diploma students can create a personal web page through NYUHome. For more information, see: www.nyu.edu/its/nyuhome/web.

NYU Student Organizations that are registered with the Office of Student Activities (OSA) should contact OSA about how to set up web pages for their group. Send email to osa@nyu.edu.

Information for Graduating Students & Alumni

NYU Information Technology Services and the Office for University Development and Alumni Relations are pleased to announce that alumni (graduates as of January 2001) and future NYU graduates will continue to have access to their NYUHome and web-based NYU email service indefinitely! For details, see www.nyu.edu/its/accounts/students/grad.html.

Page last reviewed: September 14, 2009