MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting IT across MSU. MSU IT and departmental IT staff offer technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
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Important Links
- Getting Connected
- Connect to MSU Wi-Fi, Virtual Private Network, and more.
- IT Service Desk
- Contact your local IT support and receive assistance with tech topics including classroom technology, online learning tools, student systems, and more.
- Spartan 365
- Learn about your free suite of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, and more.
- Effortless PC
- MSU’s menu of Apple and Dell workstations available to staff and faculty.
- Virtual Desktop
- Discover how faculty and students can access licensed university software and applications remotely using virtual desktop infrastructure.
- General Technology Resources
- Hardware & Software
- Telecom Services
- Video Production Services
Important Applications
- Spartan (Microsoft) 365
- Zoom
- D2L (Desire2Learn)
- Kaltura Media Space
- Free MSU Academic Technology Tools
- MSU Google for Education
Accessibility
- Guidelines and Tools for Web Accessibility
- Digital Accessibility Support
- Promoting Accessible Learning Environments at MSU
Security
- Spartan ID
- Your Spartan card is a physical ID that distinguishes you as a member of the MSU community and serves as a key card, library card, and more.
- MSU NetID
- A username issued to all students, faculty, and staff that is issued as your personal identifier at MSU.
- Single Sign-On Credentials
- Setting up your login credential that will keep you signed in across various MSU web platforms
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- An additional level of login security that asks users to verify their access via an alternate method such as a mobile app or text message.
- IT Policies
- A collection of important policies related to copyright, data security, web accessibility, and more.
- SecureIT Website
- Get security and privacy recommendations, education, and awareness information.
