New Student Information
Welcome! Though you probably won't arrive on campus until September, you’re now officially a part of Carleton's online community. The following pages correspond to the various steps outlined in the Computing at Carleton document which you should have received recently in the mail. They cover a range of topics from changing your initial password through online student resources to our recommended specs for a new laptop.
Support
If you have any questions on the following information, or about your Carleton account in general, please contact the Student Computing Information Center (SCIC) at 507-222-4040 or scic@carleton.edu.
1 - Logging in
Some more information about your Carleton username and password, including changing your password, access to Carleton's email system Zimbra, and some of the online resources which are now available to you.2 - Choosing a computer
If you’re bringing a computer to campus, here’s how to figure out what you need. This section covers what you need in a computer, tips for navigating various options, and discounts available through Carleton.3 - Securing your computer
To be part of Carleton’s network, your computer must stay free of viruses and other security threats. Here you'll find information on how to stay clean using anti-virus software, operating system updates, malware scanners, and firewalls.4 - Connecting to the network
Once you arrive on campus, here's what you'll need to know about our network, including the physical connection, wireless connection, configuration and registration.5 - Network Resources
A brief guide to some of the things you’ll want to find once you’re on the network, including software downloads, network folders, the Moodle course management system, and Zimbra webmail.