Tip Sheets
NSIT Student Suite: Services Available to UChicago Students
Related Tip Sheet: Software at the University
NSIT provides a plethora of services for students. The services listed below are just a sampling; search nsit.uchicago.edu/findit for more student resources.
Email: cMail is the University’s primary email service, available free of charge. You can access cMail via the web at webmail.uchicago.edu or can install a program, such as Mozilla Thunderbird, to read and file your email. For more information about cMail, visit nsit.uchicago.edu/email.
Chalk: Chalk is the University of Chicago’s learning management tool. It provides a secure, easy-to-use environment for posting materials and information related to teaching, learning, and research, or participating in sponsored organizations. To access Chalk, go to chalk.uchicago.edu and log in using your CNetID and password. Learn more at nsit.uchicago.edu/chalk.
WebShare: WebShare is a web-based file sharing tool available at no charge. You can use WebShare to store, share or easily access files. Your WebShare directory has one gigabyte of storage. To access your WebShare directory, go to webshare.uchicago.edu and log in using your CNetID and password. Learn more at nsit.uchicago.edu/webshare.
USITE Computers: NSIT provides computers for student use throughout campus, available to those with valid CNetIDs. USITE computers provide a standard suite of software, including many applications required for courses. Learn more at nsit.uchicago.edu/usite.
IDs and Transportation: You can visit the ID and Privileges office in the lobby of the Regenstein library to get or replace your University ID card, get help with your CNetID, purchase CTA or Omega Airport Shuttle passes, obtain an international student ID card, have a passport photos taken, or rent a locker in the Regenstein library. Learn more at ipo.uchicago.edu.
Phone Services: Each residence hall room has a phone that offers offers campus, local, and domestic long distance calling at no cost. Residents can request an authorization code (Authcode) via the Telecommunications link in cMore, to make international calls at varying rates, or may purchase a calling card from the Campus Bookstore. Basic phone service includes call waiting, abbreviated dialing, remote call forwarding, and three-way calling. One free, basic voice mailbox is available by request, per room. Students with roommates may share this mailbox or may subscribe for a nominal fee for additional mailboxes. Learn more at nsit.uchicago.edu/telephone.
Hardware and Software Sales: The University offers a wealth of software. You can visit the Solution Center (nsit.uchicago.edu/solutioncenter) for help with purchasing software or browse available software at ostore.uchicago.edu. For more information, see the Software at the University tip sheet.
Hardware Services: For repairs to your computer or other hardware, the Hardware Service Department is available for walk-in or on-site appointments. For more information, visit nsit.uchicago.edu/repair. The University also offers a recycling program for old hardware. Learn more at nsit.uchicago.edu/recycling.
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Last updated: 9/15/09