IT Survival Guide for Students
Accounts, Access, & Security
Your Auburn University username and password are key to accessing many of the resources the Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides. Protect your identity by protecting your password.
- Don't share your username and password with anyone
- Choose a long, strong password (use upper/lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters)
- Don't use personal info like your username, pet's name, phone number, or date of birth in your password
When you activated your account you should have set up security questions so you can reset your own password within MyAccount. If you need help with your password, contact the IT Service Desk.
2-Factor authentication with Duo Security
Duo Security is the product Auburn University uses for securing logins with 2-factor authentication, which is a secondary proof of identity such as being in possession of your smartphone in addition to knowing your password. Various Auburn systems and applications require 2-factor authentication. (e.g., direct deposit areas of AU Access and the VPN Client). You are strongly encouraged to go ahead and register multiple devices with Duo. For more information visit, auburn.edu/oit/2factor.
Check out many more security tips and best practices at the Cybersecurity Center.
AU Access
AU Access is where students connect to almost all online resources. A link to AU Access is located at the top right of the AU homepage, or go directly to auaccess.auburn.edu.
eBill
Auburn does not mail paper copies of tuition and fees bills to students or parents. You will receive a notice to your Auburn email address when your eBill is ready. You can view your statement and make payments online, but eBill won't be available until you receive your first notice via email in July. Students access eBill on the MY FINANCES tab. If someone other than you will be paying the bills, you will need to add them as an Authorized User within the eBill system. Authorized Users can log into eBill from the Student Financial Services page.
Canvas
Instructors use Canvas to deliver course material, host discussion threads and chat rooms, post quizzes and grades, and receive assignments electronically. Get the Canvas app from your mobile device app store. Support for canvas is at aub.ie/canvashelp.
TigerMail
TigerMail is AU's student email package, and is considered an official means of communication on campus. Auburn University has partnered with Microsoft to bring you email and the rest of the O365 suite.
- Email and Calendaring - including use of your @auburn.edu email address after graduation
- Microsoft Office Web Apps - online versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OneNote
- OneDrive - password protected online storage for personal files "in the cloud"
Family Portal
Parents and family members can request access to view their student's grades, schedule, financial aid, and eBill through the Auburn University Family Portal. Students will receive an email in which they can approve the request the connection and select which parts of their educational records they would like to grant access to. Students can approve or modify access at any time by visiting familyportal.auburn.edu and using their Auburn credentials to log in. If a student is having problems with the system, they can email for assistance.
Support Units
IT Service Desk
The IT Service Desk serves AU's faculty, staff, and students, and receives hundreds of questions each day by telephone, online chat, email, and from walk-in clients. The Service Desk consultants are Auburn University students and are supported by full-time subject matter expert specialists.
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Semester Break Hours
Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Phone: (334) 844-4944
Email: itservicedesk@auburn.edu
On-campus Living & Connecting
Cable TV
Students who live in Auburn University residence halls have cable television included as a part of their housing fees. At this time, a digital television with a QAM Cable Tuner is required. More cable information, including the channel line-up: www.auburn.edu/oit/cable/
Console Gamers
To hook your gaming console up to the AU_GameNet wireless network, first register it at gamenet.auburn.edu.
Official AU App
The Official AU app is FREE for Android and Apple devices. For more information, visit www.auburn.edu/app.
AU_WiFi
Auburn University provides a fast WPA2 encrypted wireless connection available 24/7 over most parts of campus, including the residence halls. For help connecting to AU_WiFi, visit the IT Service Desk or auburn.edu/oit/wireless.
Hardware & Software
Buying a Computer?
Since OIT's wireless coverage is so expansive, we recommend purchasing a laptop over a desktop computer. If you already have a desktop computer, make sure it's Wi-Fi compatible. Perhaps a tablet is sufficient for your needs. Before you decide what to buy, check with your college for system recommendations -- some have specific requirements and others just a preference.
Once you've decided what you need and want, check out the great discounts available to Auburn University students at www.auburn.edu/oit/hardware.
Software Discounts
OIT with Microsoft provides each enrolled student with a subscription to MS Office Pro Plus and Office Mobile for FREE (up to 5 devices). Learn more at www.auburn.edu/oit/365.
FREE software is available to download through AU Install. Software includes anti-virus, FTP clients, PDF writers, a VPN client, and more. Some colleges provide additional software to their students.
Computing Stations
OIT provides computing stations and labs across campus. OIT labs are generally open whenever the buildings are open during the semester but may be closed during special campus events.
The OIT labs are synced to your account when you log in. This means your network space, which is often used for data storage or a website, is mapped for you, and printing fees are charged to your eBill account -- don't forget to log out. For all the details on our lab locations, software, and printers, visit auburn.edu/oit/labs.
Printing
Some students use their own printer; others prefer to use Tiger Print, which is a service that allows you to print files from anywhere to the networked printers located in the computing labs and other student populated areas.
Playing By the Rules
Technology resources are provided with the purpose of supporting the University's mission. To protect the integrity of this intent, these resources are monitored. Below are a few hot topics; for a full list of policies, visit auburn.edu/itpolicies.
- No account sharing
- Respect copyright laws
- Don't install software on OIT lab computers
- Don't use AU web space for monetary gain (posting your resume is okay)
- Don't release spam, viruses, etc.
- No gaming in labs