Before you arrive on campus:
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Manage your account by changing your temporary password. You would have received this password in your acceptance letter with your student number. |
Several services you will use are secured by Multi-factor authentication (MFA). Once you have changed your password, you will need to set up set up your MFA. | |
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Access your myUCT email and get access to free online storage with OneDrive. |
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Download and install Microsoft Office for free. |
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Download UCT Mobile, the university's all-in-one-mobile app for your phone. |
When you get to residence (applies to res students):
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Connect your device(s) to the internet. |
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Find out who your House Comm IT representative is. |
When you get to campus:
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Visit the ICTS stall during O-week and go to our website for all the information you need. |
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Find computer labs on campus. |
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If you have ICT problems or need advice, visit the Front Office or log calls online. |
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Connect to eduroam (the wireless network) either automatically (with the CAT tool) or manually. |
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Connect your device(s) to the internet. |
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Get set up to copy, print and scan with UCT Managed Print Solutions. |
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Sign into Vula or Amathuba, your online learning portal. |
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Browse and install any free or site-licenced software you might need for your studies from our downloads site. |
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Access LinkedIn Learning for thousands of tutorials from subject matter experts. |
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Access Google Workspace offering you all the Google apps and cloud storage. |
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Like us on Facebook. |
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Follow us on Twitter. |
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Sign up to our announcements mailing list. |
Protect yourself online:
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Install Trellix antivirus software on your computer. |
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Set up your computer to receive either Windows, Mac or Linux updates. |
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Always be on the lookout for suspicious emails and links. |
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Report any cybersecurity incidents to the CSIRT (UCT's Computer Security Incident Response Team). |
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Read our cybersecurity resources to ensure you stay safe online. |