Information Technology (IT) Division Services New Student Orientation

Information Technology (IT)
Division Services New Student Orientation www.ttu.edu/it4students IT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Overview Tech Talk TTUs Information Highway eRaider (username & password) TechMail (official TTU e-mail address) Raiderlink (online campus connection) TechSIS (online registration system) IT Services & Support
Registration IT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS TECH TALK Navigating the TTU Information Highway TECH TALK eRaider Your TTU electronic identification used to access
University services
TechMail Your official TTU e-mail address; Used for
official University correspondence
Raiderlink Your online campus connection for Texas Tech
services; customizable portal
TechSIS Texas Tech Student Information System; where
you go to register for classes, check class availability,
add/drop, etc IT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS IT SERVICES AND SUPPORT IT SERVICES Training Services at No Charge Shortcourses (in class training on technology topics) www.itts.ttu.edu/training/shortcourses/ Microsoft Office
Basic and Advanced Internet Skills
Web Design, Graphics
SAS, SPSS Computer-Based Training (CBT) www.cbt.ttu.edu Over 2,300 courses available Available for your use now with your eRaider! IT SERVICES Computer Access Areas Advanced Technology Learning Center (ATLC) Located in the west basement of the University Library building
ePrint 50 FREE black & white prints per semester ($2.50) Remote Labs You will need you Tech ID to open the doors of the remote labs. Remote labs are open according to building hours. Chitwood/Weymouth/Coleman
Sneed/Bledsoe/Gordon
Carpenter/Wells Complex
Library Main Floor
Student Union building Note: Specialized software (AutoCad, Macromedia, Adobe, SPSS, SAS) is available for student use FREE in the ATLC computer labs. IT SERVICES Software Download at http://eraider.ttu.edu Microsoft Windows upgrades, Office, Visual Studio, FrontPage Symantec AntiVirus TTU Instant Messenger Purchase at ATLC Reception Desk for a nominal cost IT SERVICES TTUnet Wireless Access Access in all academic buildings and most
support buildings
Primary devices supported: Laptops Handheld devices (some may work better than others) Secure and encrypted log on using eRaider
authentication and 802.1x security standard For additional info visit www.helpdesk.ttu.edu/general/wireless.php IT SUPPORT IT Help Central 742-HELP Single point of contact for computing solutions. Computer support via telephone, walk-in, e-mail, and Website
Assistance in setting up e-mail, eRaider accounts, etc.
Answers to computing questions
Virus alerts and definitions
Hardware and software configurations and purchase
recommendations
Residence Hall Support IT SUPPORT Network Registration System Residence Halls and public areas
Registration process will begin when you first open a browser
window
Follow the steps to complete the process
Questions or need additional assistance contact 742-HELP IT SUPPORT IT Help Central www.helpdesk.ttu.edu IT SERVICES IT SERVICES Legal Issues
Its a Digital Jungle Out There! Know the law, Protect Yourself Downloading and file sharing Copyright violations: Copyright owners (music, movies, MP3, software) are filing charges against individuals. Spamming & E-mail Abuse TechMail is for Educational purposes only. Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) Gives you (students) the right to opt out of directory (name, phone number, etc) information release. INFO RELEASE RESTRICTIONS www.itts.ttu.edu/documentation/laws IT SERVICES Safe Computing http://safecomputing.ttu.edu IT SERVICES Safe Computing: IT Security Policies Information Technology Operating and Security Policies 52.01 Information Technology Operations Overall policy governing the use of information technology at Texas Tech University 52.02 Infringement of Copyrights in Information Technology Policy covering use and misuse of copyrights in information technology 52.03 Obtaining Data Network Services Policy regarding network services including data services, equipment, installation, governance, and security 52.04 Information Technology Security Policy establishing security, safe computing, and access standards www.infotech.ttu.edu/security IT SERVICES Safe Computing: Passwords Use computer generated (eRaider) or follow eRaider password
criteria
Do not share with anyone
Keep in a safe location (if printed or written)
Do not use the same password for other accounts
Passwords must be changed every ninety (90) days
If you lose or forget your password, reset it immediately; call
742-HELP(4357) IT SERVICES eRaider Account Visit http://eraider.ttu.edu Type your eRaider username and password to sign in IT SERVICES Raiderlink Visit www.raiderlink.ttu.edu Log in using your
eRaider username
and password IT SERVICES TechDrive
TechAnnounce
Weather
Campus Information
Directory
eLearning
TechSIS Raiderlink
Your online campus connection Daily Toreador
Campus Map
News
Campus Links
Events Calendar
Search TTU
University Parking
Services TechSIS TechSIS Texas Tech Student
Information System To log in click on
Register for
Classes/Class
Availability TechSIS TechSIS Click on the eRaider Sign In button and enter your eRaider username and password. TechSIS TechSIS TechSIS Open Class List TechSIS Registration and Schedule Register Add/Drop View open sections Print schedule TechSIS Select Term TechSIS Step 4 Select the Subject for the course Subjects are listed in alphabetical order TechSIS Step 5 Select the Course TechSIS Step 6 Locate the Call Number for the Lecture & Discussion
Sections and write down the call numbers TechSIS Live Course Search TechSIS Select Term TechSIS Live Course Search TechSIS Live Course Search TechSIS How to read course information Lecture and Discussion Section Number & Group Activity- Lecture or Discussion Credits Days Instructor Course Title CALL NUMBER Building & Room Status Time Start & End Date Session TechSIS How to read course information Lecture and Lab Section Number & Group Activity- Lecture or Discussion Days Building & Room Credits Instructor Session Course Title CALL NUMBER Status Time Start & End Date TechSIS Step 7 Registering for classes Click on Drop/Add Classes in the menu at the bottom of the page. TechSIS Step 7a Enter Call Numbers for classes
Click Submit TechSIS Step 7b View currently registered courses You can add and/or drop classes or confirm your tuition & fees. Before you drop a class be certain you have an open class to replace it. TechSIS Example of an error message when registering for classes TechSIS Step 8 View Detailed Schedule You can print your Detailed Schedule in the ATLC, at your college, or at home.
The ATLC is located in the west basement of the University Library. Once you have your final schedule you can reserve your books online through the
campus bookstore. www.ttu.edu/it4students NEED HELP? IT Help Central 742-HELP (4357) IT Help Central is located in the
Administration Support Center (ASC)
(2903 4 th Street) www.helpdesk.ttu.edu www.ttu.edu/it4students

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