Canvas is the widely adopted Learning Management System that allows instructors to post content, create assignments, share videos, and provide graded feedback. Students can participate in online discussion forums, submit papers, collaborate with peers, and engage with instructors.  

More information about Canvas is available in this Answers KnowledgeBase article. 

Store your files using U of I Box, OneDrive, or Google Drive. Go to the Cloud Dashboard to activate your free university accounts.

Students have access to several computer labs across campus.

• Find computer lab locations, hours, equipment details (including printer information) and more.

There are a variety of printers available to students for general use, and others specific to certain colleges or majors.

• View an overview of university printing options and locations.

Contact printing@ics.illinois.edu for additional help.

Use strong passwords and multi-factor authentication to protect yourself and your data from being compromised. 

More information is available on the Cybersecurity website.

Our Help Desk is here to answer your IT questions and help you troubleshoot problems.

Submit a help request by emailing consult@illinois.edu, submitting a help request form, or visiting us in person at either location. 

• DCL helpdDesk, room 1211
• Illini Union help desk, room 187

Current hours are available on the Hesk Desk web page.

Illinois AnyWare gives students access to over 100 software applications whether working on campus, remotely, or in class.

Avoid downloading large files or installing software directly. Use software you may not be able to run on your personal device.

Learn more about Illinois AnyWare

Learn more about the Illinois App and download it here.

Use the Illinois App to access your digital bus pass and Illini ID, map your way to class, search for campus groups to join, or create a wellness ring to track healthy habit loops. The Illinois App has powerful features that connect you to campus and your peers.

All students have access to Microsoft Office 365 for free. You can access apps like Word, Excel and PowerPoint in your browser or download them to your computer.

Get Microsoft Office for free! Just log in with your university NetID and password.

Microsoft Teams is collaboration software that is free to all students and provides persistent chat, file storage and audio/video conferencing.

Your NetID and password are required for many services and website at Illinois.

When you claimed your NetID, you should have also set a password recovery option. The recovery option will allow you to reset your password at any time.

Your password will expire once per year. You can see this expiration date after logging in to the NetID center.

Two-Factor Authentication secures your university accounts by confirming your login using something you know (a password), and something you have (like a phone). Graduate and professional students are required to use 2FA for many university services and websites.

Setting up the Duo Mobile application will allow you to easily confirm that you are who you say you are, better protecting your identify and your data.

To log in to your university email, or to learn to configure iOS and Android devices, visit the Email – How to Log In page.

Connect to the IllinoisNet network using your NetID and password. Use the links below to help troubleshoot issues you may have.

• Download and launch the Zoom desktop or mobile client
• Select “Sign In”
• Select “Sign In with SSO”
• Enter “illinois” for the company domain (illinois.zoom.us)
• Enter your NetID and Password

Visit our Zoom essentials guide for additional assistance signing in, hosting meetings, and other Zoom features.

The WebStore offers free and discounted software you can download to your personal device. Some products, including MATLAB, LabView, Mathematica, SAS, and ArcGIS are free for all students. Additional free software may be available depending on your department, program/major, or individual courses.

Visit the WebStore