Top 5 Tech Tips for Students Living On-Campus

Getting Started with Technology in the Residence communities

July 28, 2021 |

Two students in a residence community room looking at a laptop. Text that says "residence community tech tips" and the IT Solutions logo

If you’re moving into your residence community room for the first time or getting settled back in as a returning on-campus student, you’ll want to set up your tech as quickly and easily as possible. Check out these top five tech tips to make sure you’re ready for fall semester.

Tech in the Residence Communities


1. ResTech Services 

Need tech help? Get support from ResTech Services, the technology help center available exclusively for residence community students. Get help with computer set-up, software installation, virus and malware removal, and more.

ResTech Services

 

2. Residence Community Wi-Fi 

The high speed Wi-Fi network for residence communities is MyResNet. A 24/7 support team is available.

Get connected

 

3. MavMAIL

MavMAIL is your official University email available through Microsoft Office 365. Check it often - this is how you’ll communicate with professors and classmates, and where you’ll receive important messages about financial aid, classes, campus information, and more. Log in using YourStarID@go.minnstate.edu and your StarID password.

Log in to mavmail

Download office 365, free 

 

4. TV on Campus

Your room is equipped with a cable television jack, so you can get dozens of channels on your TV. Plus, residence community students have exclusive access to the Stream2 live streaming app.

Tune Your Cable TV

Access Stream2

 

5. Campus Computer Store

Forget your charger at home or still shopping for a computer? No problem! Find all your tech gear, right here on campus! Laptops, tablets, backpacks, chargers, headphones, and much more - shop the Campus Computer Store online or on the lower level of the Centennial Student Union.

Shop now

 

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