NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION VIDEO
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PDF
Here are your FOUR things to do to start off right!
1. GET CONNECTED
https://wireless.binghamton.edu
- Connect to Welcome2Bing and follow the instructions to run the JoinNow tool
- Gaming and device networking via mydevicesbing
- Need tech help? Ask your RESCON or the Help Desk.
2. CHECK YOUR BMAIL & MY.BINGHAMTON REGULARLY
bmail.binghamton.edu & my.binghamton.edu
- Need help? Or locked out of your Bmail/Google account? Contact the Help Desk. More information and instructions for setting up your Google 2-Step Authentication.
- Read B-LINE (students) and DATELINE (fac/staff) posted regularly via email so you stay updated and don't miss anything you should know or be doing!
- Your Bmail, portal and B-Line/Dateline are the #1 forms of campus communication. Stay on top of your studies and stay updated with important campus info regarding technology, Brightspace, system status, etc.
- Does an email look phishy? Pay attention to email phishing hoaxes/scams!
3. CYBERAWARENESS
https://binghamton.edu/ITS/phishing
- Change your password to a strong one and use a password manager, don’t repeatedly use the same user/pass.
- Use 2FA, especially for CAS & Google Account/Bmail
- Follow @binghamtonITS on Twitter and/or Instagram for consistent campus tech related updates
- Review the ITS website on a regular basis for easy self-help and updated tech info.
- Keep devices updated with system software and apps.
- Stay on top of current phishing scams to avoid at binghamton.edu/its/phishing.
- Report any suspcious activity to security@binghamton.edu.
4. TECH CHECKLIST
https://binghamton.edu/ITS/checklist
- Check off your tech todo list! This is your Tech Reference Guide for a successful technically focused semester.
- This page includes information for everything IT related including online resources, printing, computing labs (Even for finding an empty workstation!) and even tech tips!
When in doubt, or if you ever have questions - check out the ITS website https://binghamton.edu/its for self-help, ask your ResCon, or the Help Desk at binghamton.edu/its/helpdesk.
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