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COMPUTING

Everything you need to know before booting up your computer on campus.

My.Dal:

This is the student information portal at Dalhousie, with news, an-nouncements, email, learning resources, etc.You can log in to my.Dal with your Dal NetID and password. If it's your first visit, click the New Users tab above to look up your NetID and set your password.

Dalhousie NetID:

Go to the "New Users" tab from the My.Dal front page or visit the Dalhousie NetID Getting Started page for step by step instructions about obtaining your NetID. You will need to know your Dalhousie ID number (B00xxxxxx) in order to look up your NetID. You can find your Dalhousie ID number on your admission acceptance letter, your pay stub, or your Dal ID card.

Dal Online:

Dal Online provides the University community with online access to administrative systems and information including online registration, account information, T2202A tax receipts, final grades, degree audit and personal information.

Dalhousie Email:

My.Dal's WebMail channel links you to your Dalhousie email account. When you log in to My.Dal, the WebMail channel will display your current unread message count along with links to open your Inbox, compose a message, and view your mail folders. In addition, status messages may be displayed below the unread message count to indicate any message filtering activity or other actions that may be performed automatically when your new mail is checked.

Internet Connections:

Dalhousie's Networks and Systems builds and maintains the campus computer network.

Wireless map:

Consult the Facilities Management website to see where wireless zones are on campus.

Blackboard Learning System (BLS):

Many professors use BLS as an online blackboard to supplement information given during class. Your My.Dal BLS channel provides you with easy access to any BLS courses you may be taking.

Personal websites:

Use your NetID to publish your own website.

Network Storage G: Drive:

Central personal storage accessible from anywhere on the Internet.

Computer labs:

University Computer and Information Services supports more than two dozen student computer labs located in various locations and departments around campus.

Learning Commons:

Relaxed, student-friendly places which provide access to information resources and advanced technology. There are four Learning Commons at Dalhousie: on the main floor of the Killam Library, in the W.K. Kellogg Health Sciences Library, in the Law Library and on Sexton campus.

Computer Centre Help Desk:

Got a computer problem? Staff at the help desks (Room B536 in the Killam Library and Room B106, B-Building on Sexton Campus) can answer your computer questions.

Computer store:

PCPC in Howe Hall is the university campus computer store.

Computer repairs and servicing:

When even the help desk can't help.

Guide to responsible computing:

The Senate has established guidelines for using your computer responsibly.