What type of email account will my student have?
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Once accepted to Butler, all students are given an
@butler.edu email account on BUmail, Butler's email and personal
calendaring system. Students will receive a letter from the Office
of Admission which will provide them with their Butler username and
temporary password. Student BUmail accounts come with a 500MB quota
and can be accessed via the web or through a supported email client
or smartphone. Additional information about BUmail can be found
on our Email page.
What technology items should my student bring to campus?
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- Computer recovery disks (if your computer came with them)
- Software application disks (Office, etc.)
- External storage for backup (USB key, hard drive, etc.)
- Coaxial cable to connect your TV to the campus cable
system
- Ethernet cable if you wish to connect devices such as game
systems to the wired network
What technology items should my student leave at home?
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- Wireless peripherals including:
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- Wireless access points or routers (Including Apple
Airport)
- Wireless printers (disable wireless and print via USB)
- Wireless speaker systems for your PC or stereo
- Wireless keyboards and mice (Bluetooth is acceptable)
- Wireless video cameras
- Zigbee or Wireless USB (2.4GHz) devices
- 2.4 GHz cordless telephones
What if my students forget their Butler password?
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Students can change their password by going
to http://password.butler.edu
and answering a series of personal identifier questions. If
students have problems with the password management tool, they can
contact the Help Desk via email athelpdesk@butler.edu or
by calling (317) 940-HELP (4357) and choosing option "1."
Additional information regarding passwords can be found
at our Passwords page.
How do students take their placement exams?
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Prospective students will be mailed a packet of
information with detailed instructions on how to take their
placement exams online through the Butler Blackboard portal. Please
visit the
Admissions page for Placement Exams for more
information.
Does Butler provide service for student personal computers?
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The Information Technology Help Desk (located on the
3rd floor of the Holcomb Building) is the single point of contact
for technology issues that students may incur. The Help Desk
provides support for issues with Butler's network and other systems
as well as assist with personal computers. Additional information
about the Help Desk are available on the Help Desk homepage.
What type of computer should we buy for our student to bring to Butler?
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Butler supports both Mac and Windows based computers.
Recommendations for buying a new computer and information about the
discounts students can receive on selected hardware can be
found on our PCs Macs and Printers page.
Does Butler provide discounted software for students?
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Butler has agreements with many different software companies to
provide discounted software to students. Information on obtaining
software at a discount can be found on our Software page.
What should students bring with their computers?
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Most areas of campus (including all residence halls) have
wireless, so an Ethernet cable isn't really
necessary. Students will need an Ethernet cable if they plan
to connect game systems to Butler's network or would like a backup
connection method. IT recommends that students bring an external
hard drive to back up their data in case of incidents with their
computer's hard drive. IT also highly recommends that students
bring recovery media for their computer (operating system CDs,
application CDs, backup CDs) and license keys (if applicable). Each
residence hall has a computer lab and is equipped with a
printer for students to use, though students can also bring a
personal, non-wireless, printer to use in their residence hall
room.
Will my student have access to other computers at Butler?
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Students can access computer labs with individual work stations
and networked printers in many campus buildings. Visit the computer labs homepage for locations,
hours and available software.
Will we need to purchase antivirus software for our student?
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Butler provides FREE Symantec Antivirus software to all
students. Personal computers must have functional and up-to-date
antivirus software installed in order to be on the Butler Network.
Information on how to obtain the free antivirus software can be
found on our page about Antivirus Software.
How does my student gain access to the Butler University network and the Internet?
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Butler University provides students with access to high speed
Internet and other network services through either a wired or
wireless connection. Information on how to connect to Butler's
network can be found on our Get Connected page.
Information about Butler's wireless network can be found
on our Wireless Page.
Do residence hall rooms have cable television?
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All residence hall rooms at are equipped with a cable
jack for cable television. Brighthouse Networks is the campus cable
provider. Over 60 channels are offered, including CNN, MTV, ESPN
and VH1. See the channel list on our Cable TV page.
Should my student bring a phone to campus?
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How does my student sign up for crisis/emergency notifications (DawgAlert)?
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Students should visit the Public
Safety site for directions on how to sign up
for DawgAlert.