Information For Students
New Device Registration
If you have a media capable device and wish to have access to the Internet, you need to submit a Device Registration Request Form. These requests come to the ITS Helpdesk and we will be approving and registering these devices into our system, and providing you with a special key (password) that only works with YOUR device. If you have multiple devices, you may submit multiple requests, but each code is unique and can only be used once. Please follow the link above to submit any device registration requests you may have, and we will work through them as quickly as possible. You will be emailed directly by the Helpdesk with your specific code(s).
Locations: Residential Buildings OnlyDevice Types: Apple TV, ChromeCast, Fire Stick, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation, Roku, Smart TV, XBox, Other gaming consoles, or Internet capable streaming media devices.Audience: Any person residing in an Adrian College residence on campus (Some theme houses off campus have their own dedicated Internet separate from campus).
Connectivity to WiFi
Having trouble connecting to the wireless internet?
Breakdown of the New Network Changes:
AC_Student: This is the primary network for campus-wide Wi-Fi access for students. The login is secured, and accessible by entering your AC Computer username (First part of your email address. Mine is “jblackburn”. Do NOT enter the @adrian.edu). The password is your computer / email password. If you cannot remember your password, or have misplaced the credentials, we’d be happy to assist you in the ITS offices. Contact the Helpdesk for help accessing this network.
Locations: Campus WideDevice Types: Computers, Laptops, ChromeBooks, Tablets, iPads, iPhones, Android Smart PhonesAudience: Students ONLY!
AC_Guest: This network is designed for Non-Adrian College people to gain access to the Internet. If you have a guest join you on campus, your parents come for a visit, or any other off-campus user may use this network. Accessed is gained by submitting a short device registration form and accepting the network usage policy. Access is granted for up to 12 hours (or if the person disconnects from the network). Students should NOT be using this network! It has limited availability and is not designed for wide-spread usage. See “AC_Student” above!
Locations: Campus WideDevice Types: Computers, Laptops, ChromeBooks, Tablets, iPads, iPhones, Android Smart Phones Audience: Guests, and other Non-Adrian College personnel
AC_Media: This is the new network that is designed specifically for the residential areas where Smart TV’s, gaming consoles, and similar other Internet-capable devices exist. If you have a media capable device and wish to have access to the Internet, you need to submit a Device Registration Request Form. These requests come to the ITS Helpdesk and we will be approving and registering these devices into our system, and providing you with a special key (password) that only works with YOUR device. If you have multiple devices, you may submit multiple requests, but each code is unique and can only be used once! Please follow the link above to submit any device registration requests you may have, and we will work through them as quickly as possible. You will be emailed directly by the Helpdesk with your specific code(s).
Locations: Residential Buildings OnlyDevice Types: Apple TV, ChromeCast, Fire Stick, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation, Roku, Smart TV, XBox, Other gaming consoles, or Internet capable streaming media devices.Audience: Any person residing in an Adrian College residence on campus (Some theme houses off campus have their own dedicated Internet separate from campus)
Updates around Campus
The 2019 - 2020 School Year Updates
● Library Computers have been replaced
● Six new 27” iMacs have been added in Shipman Library
● Dawson WiFi has been enhanced
● Caine Terrace outdoor WiFi has been added
● The Help Desk has created a Twitter account
● 34 new all-in-one computers have been installed in Jones 304
● Merillat wifi has been enhanced in the locker rooms and Blue Gym
Changing your password
Free Applications
Computer User Agreement
Adrian College provides students with access to network and computing resources as an integral part of the educational environment. Students using these resources should do so responsibly and consistent with the College mission and objectives. The College reserves the right to define and enforce appropriate regulations to ensure that the use of these resources is consistent with the College mission. Enforcement of these regulations may involve (at the College’s discretion) monitoring of stored disk files and electronic transmissions (electronic mail, website accesses, etc.). All information stored therein are the property of the College, and all files, communications and other uses are non-confidential to the user. Use of the network and computing facilities implies consent to these regulations and monitoring activities.
1. Each student is responsible for the use of his/her network account
2. Resident students are responsible for any and all computing and network access from their residence-hall rooms.
3. All students must take reasonable precautions to safeguard their passwords.
4. Transferring copyrighted materials to or from any system or via the College network without express consent of the owner is strictly forbidden and is a violation of Federal and State laws. Examples of illegal copying include:
○ Making a personal copy of software licensed to the College
○ Copying files created by another person without obtaining that person’s permission
○ Installing software on a computer without first obtaining a license for that software
○ Browsing, exploring or making other unauthorized attempts to view data, files or directories belonging to the College or to other users is forbidden
○ It is also unacceptable behavior to corrupt files, introduce deviant software (worms, viruses, etc.) or interfere with someone else’s legitimate computer use.
○ Possession of a program designed to gain unauthorized access will be deemed to constitute an attempt at breaking computer security
5. Accessing, viewing, displaying, printing or distributing pornographic or obscene material is prohibited. Establishing web pages with links to such material is also prohibited.
6. Use of electronic mail (e-mail) and other network communications facilities to harass, offend or annoy other users of the network is forbidden. “Chain letters” and “e-mail bombing” are considered to be violations of this policy.
7. Students are expected to treat the equipment with appropriate care. In addition: Computer repairs, re-cabling, etc. must be done by Information Services staff members. Students are not allowed to open the computer cases.
8. Food and drink are not allowed in the public computing laboratories.
9. Students should help keep down the cost of providing the computer resources. Supplies such as laser toner and paper are provided for use in the laboratories on college-owned equipment. Printing should be limited to essential work. Multiple copies of printouts (e.g., meeting notices, campaign posters) should be made on photocopy machines rather than on the computer printers. Supplies should not be removed from the laboratories for use on other equipment. Students with computers in their rooms are responsible for providing their own supplies for in-room use.
10. Students are not to send out unsolicited electronic mail (e-mail) messages to large numbers of recipients (over 25 recipients), except for official College business on behalf of student organizations.
11. Incidental use of College computers and network resources for personal gain (e.g., posting a resume, mentioning consulting services on a personal web page, using e-mail to correspond with an employer) is allowed, but students are not to make such business activity the primary focus of their computing and network usage.
12. Students are not allowed to provide off-campus access to bulletin board systems, web servers or other services running on their residence hall computers.
Important Computer Repair Policy Adrian college does not offer student computer repair. We will try to resolve network connectivity-related issues only. All other repairs on student machines should be taken care of by the computer manufacturer or by a local repair shop. We will gladly recommend local businesses for repair if needed.
