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Once you're enrolled in an online degree program, you'll receive a message (at the email address you used on your application) containing your ValpoNet username and a temporary password. This information will be needed to start the process of setting up your access to Valparaiso University technology. If you don't receive an email, first check your spam folder. If you still have n't received the message, contact the IT Help Desk by phone at 219.464.5678 or email at helpdesk@valpo.edu.Your ValpoNet credentials
Your ValpoNet credentials consist of a single username and password that synchronizes your password across multiple accounts and opens online access to a wide range of information technology services at Valparaiso University.
The Account Management System (AMS) is a self-serve utility that allows you to change your password once it expires, or to recover from a forgotten password at your convenience. Here are instructions for changing your password and setting up your recovery options. You can access the AMS using a web browser at https://apps.valpo.edu/ams
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Step 2: Using Your Own Computer
Our minimum computer requirements are intended to ensure that the equipment you bring to campus meets any software requirements for the current academic year. Computer equipment recommendations represent what we consider to be the ideal system configuration for a computer to support you through your academic program.
For the most recent minimum computer requirements, visit valpo.edu/it/help/computer-specifications.While we don't expect you to bring a brand new laptop or device to campus, we will be best suited to help if you have an up-to-date OS. Please don't feel the need to splurge on something expensive! If there is something required for a course, you will have access to that same software in one of our campus computer labs! You can access that software through our Remote Labs. This feature allows you to log into a campus computer and use its software programs while still being at home!
Step 3: Gmail@Valpo
Valpo provides Google G Suite accounts for admitted students. Your email addresses is in the format of firstname.lastname@valpo.edu, and uses the legal first and last name provided on your registration paperwork.
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 4: Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Learn is Valpo's online course management system, allowing learning to expand beyond the classroom. Your professors may use Blackboard Learn in your courses.
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Step 5: Meet LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning
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content offers training videos on software, creative skills, professional tools, and much more and is available 24×7 to all Valpo students at no charge.
Access LinkedIn Learning
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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.
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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 6: File Storage
Your Google account provides you with unlimited space for storing your files. You can also use a flash drive or the OneDrive space associated with your free Office 365 account.
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- Login to DataVU
- Go to the Students menu
- In the Academic Profile section, select the “My On-Line Directory Options” link and follow the on-screen prompts.
More information on DataVU> valpo.edu/it/services/datavu
Step 9: 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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