New Students

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Last updated: Sep 16, 2024 by Fleshman-Cooper, Ian
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Computer and Information Systems

We're excited you're here and we want to make sure you're prepared for your first day on campus! Accessing the Banner Information System as well as your email account are essential to your first days on campus. Use the following links to get prepared in advance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Reference

Popular Services

Printing

Multi-Function Printers (MFP's) are located throughout campus.

Every device is capable of quality color printing in addition to black and white up to 11" x 17".

The devices can perform a variety of document functions beyond printing, including copying and scanning.

Find instructions to print to Campus MFP's here.

Software and Online Services:

SPU offers several online services and software free of charge.

Examples of available software:

  • Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac

  • PaperCut Printing (for printing to campus MFP’s)

  • SPSS & AMOS

  • WebMail Client

  • Canvas

  • And more

To access SPU online resources, visit the SPU Online Services page.

To download SPU-provided software, visit the SPU Download Center.

How to get Help

Self Help

Visit https://wiki.spu.edu and click on the CIS HelpDesk

Contact the CIS Helpdesk

Phone:

206-281-2982

Email

help@spu.edu

Hours:

Phone calls, emails, and dispatch support:
Monday - Friday

   8:00am - 5:00pm

Walk-in support in Lower Marston Hall:

10:00am - 4:00pm

 

 

How to Access Campus Wi-Fi

Two wireless networks are accessible to personal devices at SPU: SPU-Guests and SPU-Wireless.

SPU-Wireless is for students, faculty and staff members to connect their personal devices. Many SPU resources are inaccessible via the guest network.

SPU-Guests is available for visitors to campus to connect their personal devices.

These instructions are for personal computers, Android, iPhones, and other devices with a web browser. For connecting devices without a web browser, such as a game console or smart television, please see the instructions for connecting a non-browser device.

Connecting to SPU-Wireless

  1. Connect your device to SPU-Wireless. The network password is SPU-Wireless (the same as the network name and is case sensitive).

  2. Open your web browser and log in with your SPU Username and Password.

Connecting to SPU-Guests

  1. Connect the device to the network named SPU-Guests.

  2. A page will appear prompting you to register by email or text.

  3. Follow the instructions on the login page to confirm the registration