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. These pages explain how to get connected and where to find information on using a computer at Carleton.
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.
Step 1: Logging in
Some more information about your Carleton username and password, including changing your password, access to webmail and some of the network resources which are now available to you.Step 2: Choosing a computer
If you’re bringing a computer to campus, here’s how to figure out what you need. Includes a list of what you need in a computer, tips for buying a new computer, and discounts available through Carleton.Step 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.Step 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.Step 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.