New Student Tech Resources

Accounts and Passwords

• New Account Activation

• Usernames

• Password

Computer Requirements

• Student Laptop Recommendations

Computer Resources

• Tech Rentals

Email and Calendar

• Microsoft 365 (Office) and Outlook

• On my phone

ID Card Services

• Get a PolyCard

Learning Management System (LMS)

Canvas connects students and faculty to their Cal Poly coursework on both desktop and mobile devices.

• Canvas QuickStart

My Cal Poly Portal

The Portal is where you can access everything you need on campus, including single-click links to many campus applications like Email and Calendar, OneDrive, Canvas, etc.

• Portal QuickStart

Printing

• Printing at Cal Poly

Storage

• OneDrive

Security

• Setup VPN (GlobalProtect)

• LastPass Password Management

• Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo)

• Phishing

• Sensitive Data 

Software

• Cal Poly Software Hub

• Install Microsoft 365 (Office) Desktop Apps

• Adobe Creative Cloud

• Academic Use

• Anti-virus
  Sophos Home is free for students to download on their personal devices.

• Personal Use
  Low-cost software is available for purchase at the Cal Poly OnTheHub website, which provides discounted and free software. 

• Virtual Computer Labs (AppStream)
  Visit Virtual Computer Labs Software for a complete list of apps.

Wi-Fi

• eduroam (Laptops and Mobile Devices)

• CP-IoT-Secure (Gaming and Media Devices)

• WiFi Supported Devices

• Guest