Computing and Communication's Guide to Computing Resources for
New Students |
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Welcome to iGuide@UCR! This site was developed by UCR
Computing and Communications to help new students learn about the
many computing resources available to them. Those who are not new
to UCR may find out about services that they may not have known about
previously. We have also included links to information about computing
resources available through other organizations on campus, such as
the RESNET and the Library. For more information about any of the
resources mentioned on iGuide.ucr.edu, please contact
us.
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Computing and Communication's
Student Computer Lab Locations |
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Getting Your Permanent PIN
and Student ID Number |
| Freshmen and Transfer Students: Freshmen
and Transfer students should go to the MyUCR
website and lookup their Permanent PIN and Student ID Number under
the UCR Identifiers section of My Profile prior to, or at the beginning
of, their first quarter of enrollment. Students may also go to the
Registrar's office or their academic department to receive their Permanent
PIN and Student ID Number.
Graduate Students: Graduate Students should receive
their Permanent PIN from their academic department.
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Getting Your UCR Net ID and
Email Address |
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Every UCR student is automatically assigned a student account which
provides access to the computing services provided by C&C, including
the computer labs, email, iLearn, the wireless network and many
other services. To start using these services you will need your
UCR Net ID, your Permanent PIN and your Student ID Number.
If you are a new freshman or transfer student you can lookup your
UCR NetID and email address by logging into the MyUCR
website and accessing the UCR Identifiers section of My Profile.
If you do not have access to My UCR, you can lookup your UCR Net
ID and email address online at http://student.ucr.edu/username.html.
Here you can also change the password for your student email, computer lab, iLearn, VPN and wireless network accounts. In order to
lookup your UCR Net ID and email address and set your password you
will need your Permanent PIN and Student ID Number. |
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Webmail |
| Brief Description: |
Webmail provides all students with an email account for as long
as they are a registered UCR student. Student email accounts remain
active for one year after the last quarter registered. All UCR students
are required to check their student e-mail account regularly because
professors, and academic and administrative departments will send
important notices and information to students' email accounts. |
| Username: |
UCR Net ID (ex: jdoe001) |
| Default Password: |
Original Permanent PIN |
| Quota: |
150 MB |
| Location: |
https://webmail.ucr.edu |
| More
information on Webmail |
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iLearn |
| Brief Description: |
iLearn provides online access to class notes, discussion boards,
announcements and many other class materials. Faculty will frequently
use iLearn to distribute class materials in place of handing out
paper copies. |
| Username: |
UCR Net ID (ex: jdoe001) |
| Default Password: |
Original Permanent PIN |
| Location: |
http://ilearn.ucr.edu |
| More
information on iLearn |
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Computer Labs |
| Brief Description: |
Six public computer labs featuring 200 computers, with open hours
of approximately 285 hours per week, are available for academic use
by all UCR students. |
| Username: |
UCR Net ID (ex: jdoe001) |
| Default Password: |
Original Permanent PIN |
| Location: |
Watkins Hall 2101, Watkins Hall 2111, Watkins Hall 2117, Sproul
Hall 2225, AGSM 014, Statistics 2680, and Arts 311 |
| More
information on Computer Labs |
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Student Disk Storage |
| Brief Description: |
Each student is allotted 20MB of disk storage (in addition to the
150MB of email storage) with their student account. With this disk
storage space you can post
your own personal website on the student server and store your
homework, notes, or projects. Your disk storage, along with any files
saved in it, can be accessed anywhere that you have an Internet connection. |
| Username: |
UCR Net ID (ex: jdoe001) |
| Default Password: |
Original Permanent PIN |
| Quota: |
20 MB |
| Requirements: |
SSH or FTP client |
| More
information on Student Disk Storage |
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Wireless Network |
| Brief Description: |
The wireless network allows a person using a laptop computer to
access the Internet on-campus without the need to plug in to a wired
Ethernet port or phone line. Currently the UCR campus is served by
almost 500 access points throughout campus. |
| Username: |
UCR Net ID (ex: jdoe001) |
| Default Password: |
Original Permanent PIN |
| Location: |
Please see our online Wireless
Coverage Maps |
| Requirements: |
Laptop with 802.11b compatible wireless network card |
| More information
on Wireless Network |
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Virtual Private Network (VPN) |
| Brief Description: |
The VPN provides off-campus access to restricted on-campus resources,
including library journals and databases, and an additional level
of security over the wireless network |
| Username: |
UCR Net ID (ex: jdoe001) |
| Default Password: |
Original Permanent PIN |
| Requirements: |
VPN client |
| More information
on VPN |
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Computing Policies |
| The following are policies that relate to your use of computing, and other electronic communications resources at UCR. It is highly recommended that you read through them to make yourself aware of how you may use these resources. |
| UCR Student Computer Expectation & E-mail Policy |
Campus policy regarding email use and internet access. |
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| Electronic Communications Policy: |
Policy regarding the use of UC electronic communications resources, including, but not limited to: iLearn, Webmail, the wireless network, and the campus computer labs. |
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| Being a Good Net Neighbor |
Guidelines designed to ensure secure and effective access to electronic communications resources for everyone. |
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| Student Electronic Communications Policy Guidelines |
Abridged guide to the UC Electronic Communications Policy geared towards UCR students. |
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| Digital Millennium Copyright Act |
Legislation that amends federal copyright law to reflect the digital environment. |
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Where to Go for Help |
| Help Desk |
(951) 827-6495
helpdesk@student.ucr.edu |
| Lab Consultant: |
Any SCS
computer lab during open hours. |
| SCS Kiosk (for account problems): |
AGSM 014, Sproul Hall 2225, Statistics 2680, and
Watkins Hall 2111, during open hours. |
| UCR Net ID Lookup and Password Reset Page: |
http://student.ucr.edu/username.html |
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