Student Resources
Students are the reason we exist as a university, and IT is committed to supporting the technology needs of our students no matter where you are living. Look below for information on getting to and using technology to enhance your learning at GFU.
Online Resources
- Campus Network: Network information and how to get connected whether you are on one of our campuses or connecting while off-campus.
- Course Schedule
- E-mail (Google E-Mail): Everything you need to know about our email system. Includes information on options for sending mass/group emails.
- E-nnouncements: Quasi daily announcements delivered straight to your inbox.
- FoxFiles: How to access your personal file storage via the Web, and more.
- FoxTALE: GFU's system for presenting course-related materials online.
- Google Apps for George Fox: Provides you with tools for sharing information and ideas with others.
- iGFU: Currently the IT Administrative Computing is working on creating a mobile device friendly web portal to bring your George Fox experience to you.
- iTunesU: Access Podcasts from GFU iTunes University site.
- Library Services for online access to our Murdock Library + the Library Mobile Site
- MyGFU (PeopleSoft): Access to class rosters, advisee lists, academic advisement reports, and grade submission.
- Papercut: You must be on the campus network to use Papercut.
- Virus Help: Gives information on how to determine whether you have a virus and what to do about it. Has download available of Norton Antivirus (for those currently enrolled/employed at GFU) and a few other virus prevention programs.
- Wireless Student Printing - A wireless printing system for students.
Campus Resources
- Computer Labs: George Fox has several different computer labs for both students and faculty to increase their knowledge of and access to the computers that they need to complete projects, work, or just checking your email depending on which lab you are in.
- Connected Across Campus (CAC): Information on the previous CAC Program and recent laptops still used at GFU.
- IT Service Desk: The service desk is here to serve the George Fox community by answering technical questions, troubleshooting computer problems, and repairing problematic systems.
Software
- Downloadable Software: A list of links (both local and on the Internet) to current software in use at GFU. Note: Some local links require a GFU login - use your MyGFU username and password when prompted.
From IT
- What IT does for Students or Student Service Level Agreement
- Computer Support and Repair: Information on computer support and repair services provided by the IT Service Desk.
- IT Policies: By using our services, including email and the network connections, you agree to abide to certain policies. Read about them here.
- Student Workstudy Employment: Do you qualify for Federal Workstudy? Do you like working with people? If the answer to those is "Yes!" you should consider working for the IT Service Desk. Student Employment Applications can be found at Human Resources webpage.
- Technical Requirements: Detailed information on computer specifications, software and Internet connection needed for your course work.
- Troubleshooting Tips: Various troubleshooting tips to help you do-it-yourself
Telephone
- Voicemail Sign-up: Students wanting voicemail at their extension number will need to fill out this form.