New Student Tech Resources

Accounts and Passwords

• New Account Activation

• Usernames

• Password

Computer Requirements

• Student Laptop Recommendations

ID Card Services

• Get a PolyCard

Email and Calendar

• Office 365 and Outlook

• On my phone

Learning Management System (LMS)

Canvas, a cloud-based LMS, connects students and faculty to their Cal Poly coursework on both desktop and mobile devices.

• Canvas QuickStart

Media Resources

• Tech Rentals

My Cal Poly Portal

The web portal is where you can access everything you need on campus and includes single-click access to many widely used campus applications like Email and Calendar, OneDrive, Canvas, etc.

• Portal QuickStart

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 available to students to download on their personal devices at no cost.

• 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