Getting Started with Technology—Student (Fall 2008)
To get started with technology at George Mason University, follow the steps below (which can also be found on the web at http://itusupport.gmu.edu/gettingstarted.html

Step 1
Get Familiar With IT Security

Step 2
Get Your PIN & Accounts

Step 3
Set Up Your Telephone

Step 4
Set Up Your Computer

Step 5
Get Familiar With Resources

Step 6
Take Training Workshops

View the Student IT
Guide in its entirety

Step 1

Get Familiar with IT Security at Mason

Responsible Use of Computing - All users of the George Mason University network must abide by the Responsible Use of Computing Policy. This policy can be viewed at http://www.gmu.edu/facstaff/policy/newpolicy/1301gen.html.

Copyright Assistance - Copyright violations can be avoided by making sure you understand the policies located at http://library.gmu.edu/copyright.

Antivirus Software License - Make sure your computer is protected from viruses by downloading the latest version of Symantec Antivirus at http://itusupport.gmu.edu/downloads/nortonAV.asp.

IT Security Office - The IT Security Office provides computer users and system administrators with the tools and information they need to secure their systems. Check their web site at http://security.gmu.edu .

Last Revised: April 17, 2008