During the online Student Registration process before you arrive, you'll complete the account setup process and obtain your email address and University password.
There are multiple IT services offered across the University, but nearly all of them are accessed with your University account, formerly known as your "Raven" account.
Make sure that you log into email regularly before you arrive as you will very likely be receiving important information that way. The quickest way is via Webmail: Microsoft Office 365 Webmail. To configure other email clients such as Outlook or Thunderbird refer to this guidance
Connectivity
All computers must have antivirus software installed and kept up to date. Trellix Antivirus is available free to download from the University.
All bedrooms and shared areas (libraries, common rooms, meeting rooms etc) have Wi-Fi coverage. The best way to get connected is to use the University's eduroam WiFi service. Follow the instructions for getting online here: https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/wi-fi
All student bedrooms have rooms have wired network points available.
Network cables are available from the IT Office.
If you would like to use the wired room connection, fill out this application form. You don't need to fill in this form if you are only going to use wifi.
Computer facilities
While it is recommended to have your own PC, computer facilities are provided by the College and elsewhere in the University. These University Managed Devices (UMDs) are Windows 10 PCs, and have a wide range of course-related software preinstalled. More information can be found on the
