Student Computing Resources

Announcements

Buy a Computer

Cal State L.A. and Dell have teamed up to offer exclusive discounts for the university community on personal purchases. Now you can GET up to 12 % off Dell systems and products. This offer is available to current CSULA students, staff, and faculty. Find out more information at www.dell.com/calstatela.

Campus E-mail for Official University Communications

NEW Beginning Winter Quarter 2008, campus-issued student e-mail will be the official means of communication between Cal State L.A. and students. University communications may include important deadlines, academic information, registration information, announcements, and advisories. To use your campus-issued e-mail, known as Outlook Web Access (OWA), you will need an NIS account. Students are encouraged to check their e-mail on a regular basis. You can login to OWA at https://mymail.calstatela.edu.

Class Schedule

A PDF copy of the Schedule Classes Booklet is available at http://www.calstatela.edu/classschedule

Computer Training

The ITS Training Program provides students with free training in the latest software available on campus. Workshops include multipart series for all programs in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Publisher), Outlook Web Access student email, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver, HTML, statistical analysis using SPSS, advanced capabilities using Excel and Word, how to make effective group presentations, and several more. Workshop participants receive detailed handouts and practice actual examples at individual computer workstations. For the current schedule of workshops, visit http://www.calstatela.edu/training.

Dialing Connection for Windows XP

Faculty, staff, and students can access e-mail and the Internet from their home computer using Windows XP to establish a dial-up connection utilizing their local telephone line. The connection can be established as long as the individual has a valid NIS account, an active modem phone line, and the Internet Explorer web browser installed on the computer. Windows XP provides a built-in capability to establish a dial-up connection using the New Connection Wizard. A handout describing the details and step-by-step instructions to set up the connection is available at http://www.calstatela.edu/its/docs/pdf/dialing.pdf. (The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the handout). TOP

First Aid Kit

Many home computers that are connected to the Internet are vulnerable to intrusions that appear in different forms ranging from irritating pop-up windows to viruses capable of destroying data and completely disabling the machine. The First Aid Kit is a group of Web sites designed to address these vulnerabilities. The sites include information on anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-spam programs as well as the Windows XP Service Pack 2 update, how to clear your browser cache, and turning pop-up blocker services off. Details can be found at http://www.calstatela.edu/its/firstaid/.

Got NIS?

NEW In order to secure and protect campus resources, students will be required to login with their NIS accounts. An NIS account is currently required to access e-mail, the Library computers and databases, the campus wireless network, myCSULA, WebCT, and remote Internet connections. Effective Winter 2008, students will be required to use their NIS accounts to log into ALL computing resources including classroom and Open Access Lab computers. Students can pick up their NIS accounts from the ITS Help Desk located in the Library Palmer Wing lobby.

Help Desk@Cal State L.A.

Technical and computing help is available to all students, faculty and staff. The ITS Help Desk offers assistance with questions about software, hardware, and the campus network. Take advantage of the service by e-mailing your questions, calling, visiting the web site, or stopping by for one-on-one assistance.

Visit: ITS Help Desk in Library Palmer Wing Lobby
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Call: (323) 343-6170
E-mail: helpdesk@calstatela.edu
Web Site: http://www.calstatela.edu/helpdesk

Gmail, Hotmail & Yahoo Users

Now you can have your campus e-mails delivered to your Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo e-mail account, so you do not miss important correspondence from your advisors, professors, the Registrar's Office, Financial Aid Office, etc.

Download the instructional handout and select Forward Email on the left menu for the setup instruction.
Visit mymail.calstatela.edu.

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MyCSULA

NEW myCSULA is a central location for viewing information from multiple internal and external resources. Information is presented through containers known as portlets. myCSULA will provide the university a direct communication channel to the campus community. Learn more.

Peer-to-peer File Sharing

Warning Unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing of copyrighted works, including music, pictures, movies, and other published materials, is a violation of campus computer-use policy. It is also illegal and may carry significant monetary and/or criminal sanctions. It is the responsibility of the student, staff or faculty member downloading or uploading files to ensure that these are not copyrighted works, or that he or she has the permission of the copyright holder.

Virus Protection

Viruses can cause serious damage to your computer if not removed. Protect your computer and download the latest Anti Virus software available. For more details visit:
http://www.calstatela.edu/its/antivirus/

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