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What You Need to Know About Information Technology (IT) at MU

Mizzou is a very technology-oriented campus. To make the most out of your college experience, prepare to take advantage of the technology resources available. The Division of Information Technology provides the campus's technology resources, such as computers, networks, phones, cable TV, and ID cards.

myZou

Students use myZou to access their student account information online, such as course history, payment options, payment history, billing statements, financial aid information, registration schedule, and more.

  • Create a personal password
  • Update emergency contact information
  • Answer e-Consent
  • Select personal information options

Windows Live Services and Outlook Live E-Mail

Students receive a Windows Live account, which includes e-mail, online file storage, and other services.

  • Windows Live services

Use a Windows Live ID (username@mail.missouri.edu) to log into all Windows Live services, including e-mail.

A student's e-mail address is username@mail.mizzou.edu. This is the e-mail account where students will receive all official University information. The e-mail address username@mail.missouri.edu will also work.

Computing Sites

If you don't bring a computer to MU, it's not a problem. There are more than 50 computing sites conveniently located across campus and in residence halls for student use. Hours vary. Sites offer a variety of hardware and software.

  • Print Smart
  • Print Anywhere
  • Laptop checkout

IT Training

Free software training is available through IT Training. IT Training is available to students, faculty, and staff. Courses are 2-4 hours and are held in classrooms in Memorial Union and Ellis Library.

If you want additional assistance after you've taken a class, attend a free open lab session on Friday afternoons. In open labs you can get one-on-one assistance on a personal project.

Mizzou TigerCard Student ID

All students must get a Mizzou TigerCard student ID. It has many uses,

  • purchase snacks and beverages from vending machines
  • enter the MU Recreation Center
  • use the Student Health Center and charge pharmacy purchases
  • purchase concert tickets at the MSA ticket window or the Hearnes Center
  • charge copying costs at Ellis Library, Journalism, Engineering, Geology, Math Sciences and Medical Center libraries and the Quick Copy Centers located in Brady Commons, Engineering, Lewis & Clark and Veterinary Medicine
  • check out materials from all MU libraries
  • pick up paychecks and clock in to campus jobs
  • charge laundry costs at a residence hall laundry facility (Residential Life residents only)
  • purchase ice cream from Buck's Ice Cream Parlor
  • purchase meat from the MU Meat Lab
  • purchase materials and take classes at the MSA Craft Studio
  • purchase flowers at Tiger Garden
including entry into your residence hall, eating in the dining halls, and charging purchases at the Bookstore or TigerTech.

  • Get a TigerCard
  • Report lost TigerCards

MizzouWireless

MizzouWireless is available over most of campus, including outdoor areas. There is no MizzouWireless service in individual residence hall rooms. Most common areas in residence halls do have wireless access.

TigerNet

TigerNet is the University's high-speed Ethernet computing network that is connected to the Internet. Service is available in most on-campus offices, classrooms, computing sites, residence halls, and some fraternities and sororities. A computer on TigerNet can access the Internet at speeds up to 1 Mbps from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Speeds up to 4 Mbps may be reached from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weeknights and all day on weekends.

Adaptive Computing Technology

The Adaptive Computing Technology (ACT) Center helps students and other persons with disabilities gain access to computing resources on the MU campus. ACT Center services include:

  • Digital textbooks
  • Adaptive workstations
  • Technology assessments
  • Adaptive software and hardware

Help and Support

The Division of IT offers faculty, staff and students a variety of ways to get assistance. You can easily find solutions to software questions, connectivity problems, hardware issues, phone, and cable TV connections.

  • help.missouri.edu
  • IT Help Desk — 882-5000
  • ResTech
  • Computer repair and troubleshooting
University of Missouri / UM System
Division of Information Technology
615 Locust Street, Columbia, MO 65211
(573)882-2000
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An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
Revised November 19, 2009