NSIT Welcome
Information for New Students
Welcome to the University of Chicago. Networking Services and Information Technologies (NSIT) is in charge of the computer and telephone networks on campus, as well as numerous services such as email and file sharing.
College students: we look forward to welcoming you in person at the O-Fest celebration. On that day, you'll receive your Chicago Identification Card, an Ethernet cable to connect to the network, and lots of useful information to help you take advantage of technology.
Graduate students: we look forward to welcoming you in person at Graduate Student Orientation. You can also check out the orientation pages on the Graduate and Professional Student Gateway and Office of Graduate Affairs websites.
In the meantime, please review this brief Technology Guide so that you can learn about information technology at the University of Chicago and get started right away by claiming your Chicago Network Identifier (CNetID).
Technology Guide
To begin, we invite you to view a welcome message from Greg Jackson, Vice President & Chief Information Officer of the University of Chicago. Then, please take a few minutes to read this brief guide to get an overview of technology.
Section 1: Establish Your Identity on Campus - learn how to establish your University of Chicago identity with a CNetID and a Chicago Card
Section 2: Get Your Computer Set Up and Connect it to the Network - learn how to get a discounted computer and software and how to use the University network
Section 3: Communicate on Campus - learn how set up your telephone and email
Section 4: Use Technology in Your Academic Life - learn how to use technology on campus, including the University's Chalk learning management tool and USITE computers throughout campus
Section 5: Get Help - learn how to access NSIT's resources and assistance
Treasure Hunt
Choose your path at treasurehunt.uchicago.edu and search this Welcome site for answers to the treasure hunt clues.
Last updated: 6/22/09