Information Technology

New to Technology at Butler?

Welcome! This page is a collection of "getting started" information for new students, faculty, and staff to help you get up and running as fast as possible.

Admitted Students (video) - Get up and running with your Butler computing account.
New Faculty and Staff (video)- Information about your computing account and how to get technology help.

Your Butler Network Accounts

Account FAQ - The account creation process is the same for both students and faculty/staff members. The process begins once you have entered the University.
Email - Butler uses BUmail for all University email accounts. There are many ways to access BUmail.
Password - Forgot your password? Want to change it?

Get Help With Class Schedules, Financial Aid, Student Account and Campus Calendar

My.Butler Support - Get the help you need for our scheduling and financial aid sites.
Blackboard - Get familiar with Blackboard. Access assignments, class information, and more.

Get Connected to Wireless and Other Network Services

Get Connected - Take the proper steps to get your computer on the Butler network.
Network Drives - Set up your BUfiles or a shared folder on the Butler network.
BUConnect - Connect to your BUfiles from off-campus.

Printing

PrintSmart - Printing and print allotments for Butler students.
Printing for Faculty and Staff - Get connected to a Butler printer from your Butler Computer.

Buying a PC or Mac?

Hardware Discounts - Butler partners with Apple and Dell to bring you computers at discounted prices.
Computer Recommendations - Hardware recommendations and suggestions.

Need Software?

Student Discounts - Students have access to discounts on Windows 7 and Microsoft office software.
FREE Antivirus Software & Updates for Students - Download and install to keep your computer safe.
Faculty & Staff Discounts - Software for Faculty & Staff to use at home.
Faculty & Staff Software on University Computers - Butler-owned machines come with a set of standard software. Requests can be made for additional software installation.

Computer Use Policies

Computer Use Policy - Learn about your computer rights and privileges.

Phone Services

Phones - Learn about the different types of phones available on campus.

Cable TV Services

Cable TV - Want access to more channels or a list of channels? We have that and more.

Additional Technology Help

Help Desk - Additional questions? Call or email the Help Desk.
Center for Academic Technology - Faculty and staff development opportunities including consultation, hands-on training and learning communities.
Information Commons - Academic technology and research assistance for all students through individual consulting, access to web-based training and in-class instructional sessions to support their technology learning needs.