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Valpo identification cards, also called the OneCard, are required for all Valparaiso University employees. Get your card at the OneCard Office in the Harre Union, room 244; at the IT Help Desk located on the 1st floor of the Christopher Center (Library); please be sure to bring a government-issued photo ID. Your OneCard allows you to purchase meals on campus, get into buildings, check out materials from the library, use the recreation center’s facilities, gain admittance to campus events like athletics events, and much morefor example.

More information on the Valpo OneCard> valpo.edu/auxIT/onecard

Step 2: Change Your Password Through the Account Management System

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You'll be notified of the date for New Employee Orientation, sponsored by Human Resource Services, by your supervisor or HR. We highly recommend you attend the IT sessions to become more familiar with what technology the campus uses. This session covers an overview to nearly all campus technology. This session covers ValpoNet access, campus email (Gmail@Valpo), campus computers and printing, and much more. 

Step 4: DataVU

DataVU is the system that provides access to pay stubs, Fitness Center registration, class mailing lists, advising information, grade reports, and more. You can access the DataVU system using a web browser at https://datavu.valpo.edu. You'll need to know your ValpoNet credentials.

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Access the Gmail@Valpo login page by going to valpo.edu/gmail. Enter your full Valpo email address with your ValpoNet password.More information on Gmail@Valpo> valpo.edu/it/services/google-apps

Step 6: Meet LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning with Lynda.com® com® content offers training videos on software, creative skills, professional tools, and much more and is available 24×7 to all Valpo employees at no charge. Use this service to improve your skills, or incorporate it into your classroom to enhance your teaching.

Access LinkedIn Learning using a web browser at linkedin.com/learning. You'll need to know your ValpoNet email address and password.

You can also use apps designed for your mobile devices, which even allows you to download content for offline viewing. Visit your device’s app store to search for the app.

More information about LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com> valpo.edu/it/services/technology-training/linkedinlearning/through your Valpo Gmail.  Once you are logged into your email, use the "Google Waffle" for Google Apps in the upper right corner. clicking there will give you a list of applications offered to our campus community. This list will include LinkedIn Learning and many more.

Step 7: Computing Equipment

You don't need to worry about bringing your own computing equipment in order to do your job at Valparaiso University. Your department will work with IT to provide you with accounts, a working computer, a telephone, and printing access. For specialized equipment requests, request a consultation between your department and IT staff to determine how we can meet your needs. This can be done by emailing us at helpdesk@valpo.edu with a description of that you would like to talk about in the consultation. A member of our team will then reach out to you to speak further.

Step 8: Campus Internet Access

All campus buildings directly affecting employees, teaching and learning, and supporting services are served by secure high speed connectivity. All academic buildings also have wireless connectivity available. To access the campus network in your office, simply login with your ValpoNet credentials when credentials when prompted during your computer’s boot process. To access the campus wireless network, follow these instructions. You're welcome to register your personal devices on the network to minimize your usage of mobile data.

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Emergency phones are available throughout campus and connect to the Valparaiso University Police Department (VUPD).

More information on campus telephones> valpo.edu/it/services/telecommunications

Step 10: Network File Storage

Your Google account provides you with unlimited with  space for storing your files. 

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All campus offices, labs, and classrooms have nearby networked laser printers. Labs and classrooms use a quota system through PaperCut; all students and employees have a quota on this system. Employee offices do not use print quotas, but we do encourage responsible printing habits and reducing the amount of paper and toner that ends up in the recycle bin.

More information about campus printing> valpo.edu/it/services/printing

Step 12: Free and Discounted Software

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"Like" our Facebook page to keep up on current topics, follow us on Twitter or Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for helpful videos on technology topics and training topics.More information on where to find help> valpo.edu/it/help

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