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.
There are five sections for you to review which cover a range of topics. Section 1 – Logging In is the most important as it explains how to reset your initial, temporary password. The remaining sections provide some further information on topics ranging from choosing a computer to some of the resources available online via the Carleton network.
Important Note:
The password you were sent in the initial mailing is temporary has a limited number of uses, so you should change it as soon as possible. If you don’t change your password, it will stop working and you will be unable to access many of the online resources you will need during the summer.
If this happens, please contact the Student Computing Information Center (below) and have your initial password to hand.
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, whether it’s an older computer you already own or a new one that you’re planning to buy, we have suggestions and recommendations to make sure your computer will meet your needs while you’re a student at Carleton. 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.