Technology to Bring to Campus
The following devices are most-compatible with our campus network.
- Personal computers, tablets and mobile phones
- Smart TVs, game consoles and Chromecasts
- Printers (non-wireless)
New Student Technology Guide
This section will orient you to the first steps and common technology tools that will support your journey as a St. Thomas student. Review these pages to prepare for your arrival and to begin engaging with the community.
Claim Your St. Thomas Account
Your account allows you to access digital resources at the university including email, course content via Canvas, collaborations tools and personal, academic, and financial records.
Quick Tips for Incoming Students
Personal Computers Encouraged
We strongly encourage that all students have access to a personal computer, laptop, or tablet for academic learning. The university is committed to a digitally accessible education environment with most courses including at least some online content. A personal device provides greater flexibility of where to study and how to complete course assignments.
Desktop computers are available in campus libraries and are restricted to printing only. Please note that these labs may have limited building hours and are available on a first-come basis.
Microsoft Office is Provided
Microsoft Office is a suite of documentation, productivity, and collaboration tools available to members of the St. Thomas community.
Complimentary Printing Credits
Each semester students receive 400 pages of complimentary on-campus black and white printing credits.
Personal Computers Encouraged
Personal Computers Encouraged
We strongly encourage that all students have access to a personal computer, laptop, or tablet for academic learning. The university is committed to a digitally accessible education environment with most courses including at least some online content. A personal device provides greater flexibility of where to study and how to complete course assignments.
Desktop computers are available in campus libraries and are restricted to printing only. Please note that these labs may have limited building hours and are available on a first-come basis.
Microsoft Office is Provided
Microsoft Office is Provided
Microsoft Office is a suite of documentation, productivity, and collaboration tools available to members of the St. Thomas community.
Complimentary Printing Credits
Complimentary Printing Credits
Each semester students receive 400 pages of complimentary on-campus black and white printing credits.
Residence Hall Technology
Technology to Leave at Home
These devices are not recommended on campus and may not be compatible with our network.
- Wireless printers
- Wireless routers
- TV converter boxes
Technology Provided by St. Thomas
ITS provides the following services in the campus residence halls.
- Computer labs and printers
- Cable TV and XFINITY on-demand live streaming
- Wi-Fi & Network services
Getting Started As A Student
Quick steps for getting started and connecting with the St. Thomas community.
- Claim Your St. Thomas Account
Your account allows you to login to your St. Thomas email, campus computers, and other digital resources. - Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security method for your account that helps verify that you are the person who is logging into your account. MFA protects you and the university. - Sign Up for Campus Emergency Alerts
Register your mobile device with the University's Emergency Notification System to receive text or email alerts for campus emergencies (including weather), safety concerns or crisis situations. - Explore the Tommie Tech Canvas Site
The Tommie Tech Canvas Site will walk you through a high-level overview of all the technology systems you will encounter as a student. - Review Your Account in Murphy Online
Murphy Online is the hub for accessing an ever-growing list of personal, academic, and financial information. - Browse OneStThomas
This is our intranet where you will find news, on-campus events, sign-in links for all University systems, and more.
Help Keep St. Thomas Secure
Your strong password protects the entire university. To simplify password management, St. Thomas provides LastPass (a secure password manager) for all students.
Maintain good technology hygiene by keeping your operating systems and applications updated. Doing so will help minimize technology issues on your devices.
Saving your data to OneDrive, our cloud storage system, will keep your projects and assignments secure. We recommend working from OneDrive when possible or frequently saving offline data to OneDrive.
St. Thomas will never ask for your username & password in an email. Verify before clicking on links in emails, even if the sender is from St. Thomas, and report any suspicious activity to phishing@stthomas.edu.
Additional Resources
Student Technology Portal (Intranet)
Our university intranet provides quick navigation to student resources including apps, tools, and technology services.
Campus Technology News (Intranet)
News articles posted to our intranet by the Innovation & Technology Services department.
Technology Discounts
St. Thomas does not sell personal technology, but you may take advantage of educational discounts through the university.