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New Student Technology Orientation

Welcome to an exciting time of your life, and to many opportunities to explore and use technology in creative and remarkable ways. This information will introduce you to some of the technological resources to which you will have access while at Furman, and should answer some of your questions about computing at Furman University.

If you have received your technology letter from Computing and Information Services, you are ready to begin the orientation and computer certification process. Letters are being mailed in early May. If you have not received your letter by the third week of May, please contact the Help Desk (864)294-3277.

1. Mandatory On-line New Student Technology Orientation
   Start the process by taking the mandatory online technology orientation, take it now, it will only take a few minutes of your time. In order to begin the technology orientation, you will need to supply your last name and your orientation ID. This information can be found in the letter C&IS mailed to your home in early May. If you have not received your letter by the third week in May or if you have misplaced your letter, please contact the Help Desk at (864)294-3277 to have another copy sent. For security reasons, we cannot send this information to a non-Furman email account or give this information out over the phone.
2. Furman University's New Student Certification and Orientation Process
   If your computer is running Microsoft Windows, you must complete all the steps below. If your computer is running Macintosh OS X, you must complete steps four through six. Users running any other operating system should contact the Help Desk for instructions. If you have any trouble with the following processes, please contact the Help Desk using our LiveChat.
   
   • Step One:Windows Update and Firewall Windows XP *PDF Windows Vista *PDF
   • Step Two:Computer Disinfection
   • Step Three:Search for Spyware
   • Step Four:Furman Anti-Virus Software Installation *REQUIRED FOR ALL USERS*
   • Step Five:First Class E-mail Client Installation
   • Step Six:Read Information on the Bradford Campus Manager
3. Incoming Student Computer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
4. Minimum Requirements and Recommended Computers for Students
5. Computer Vendors for Students
6. Telephone Services
7. Application for Student ID Card
8. Bringing a Computer to Furman? If so click here for the configuration schedule.

*By using the documentation on this site, you are agreeing to take full responsibility for the results of using this information. Computing and Information Services and Fuhrman University accept no responsibility for unexpected results or damages caused to a machine by following the documentation on this site.*