Student Essentials
This checklist is designed to help you learn more about IT services that are essential to students at UH. You can jump to a topic below, or view the complete list of services.
- Computer Accounts and Passwords
- Download Anti-Virus Software
- myUH (PeopleSoft)
- Computer Labs
- Clickers
- Wireless Networking
- Access UH Network Resources from Off Campus
- UH Online Directory
- Computing Policies
- Find Answers and Get Help
- More UH Services
Computer Accounts and Passwords
- CougarNet Computer Network Account
For an explanation of CougarNet and more information, visit the Accounts page at www.uh.edu/infotech/accounts . - Email Alias
For an explanation of email aliases and more information, visit the Email Alias page at www.uh.edu/alias . - Mail.uh.edu Email Account
For an explanation of Mail.uh.edu and more information, visit the Email page at www.uh.edu/infotech/email . - WebCT Vista
For information about WebCT Vista, visit the UH WebCT page at www.uh.edu/webct . - Reset Account Passwords
For information about accounts and passwords, visit the Accounts page at www.uh.edu/infotech/accounts . - Strong Passwords
For information about creating a strong password, visit the Strong Passwords page at www.uh.edu/strongpasswords .
Download Anti-Virus software
- Computer security is critical for our community. IT recommends that you keep your system updated with the most recent versions of anti-virus software, please visit our software web site to download McAfee Anti-virus software .
myUH (PeopleSoft)
- myUH (PeopleSoft)
For information about myUH, visit the myUH (PeopleSoft) page at www.uh.edu/myPeopleSoft . - Access myUH
- Look Up Your myUH (PeopleSoft) ID
(You can also go to the myUH login page and go to "Help me with my ID or password.") - Reset Your myUH (PeopleSoft) Password
(You can also go to the myUH login page and go to "Help me with my ID or password.") - Update Your Email Alias Destination and other Personal Information
Computer Labs
- Locate Campus Computer Labs
For information about computer labs, visit the Computer Labs page at www.uh.edu/infotech/computerlabs .
Clickers
- Find Out About Clickers
For information about Clickers, visit the Clickers page at www.uh.edu/clickers .
Wireless Networking
UHWireless Network
For information about the UHWireless Network, visit the UH Wireless and Devices page at www.uh.edu/infotech/networks .
For information about the UHWireless Network, visit the UH Wireless and Devices page at www.uh.edu/infotech/networks .
- Connect to UHWireless Network Steps:
- Set Up Your Computer
- Check for Access to UHWireless Network
- Download and Install VPN
- Disable your computer's anti-virus software. Re-enable it after installing VPN.
- Uninstall any previous versions of VPN that are on your computer.
- Connecting to UHWireless
Before installing:
Access UH Network Resources from Off Campus
Access UH resources from Off Campus via VPN
For an explanation of VPN and more information, visit the VPN page at www.uh.edu/infotech/vpn .
For an explanation of VPN and more information, visit the VPN page at www.uh.edu/infotech/vpn .
- Connecting via VPN
Steps: - Download and Install VPN
Before installing: - Disable your computer's anti-virus software. Re-enable it after installing VPN.
- Uninstall any previous versions of VPN that are on your computer.
- Connecting via VPN
UH Online Directory
- Find Contact Information for UH Students, Faculty, and Staff
For information about the UH Online Directory, visit the UH Online Directory page at www.uh.edu/directory .
Computing Policies
- Learn About Computing Policies
For information about computing policies, visit the Policies page at www.uh.edu/infotech/policies .
Find Answers and Get Help
Additional Services
Visit the Services page on the IT website, www.uh.edu/infotech/services , for a complete list of services, including discount software, computer training, and presentation equipment.
