1. 1. Activate your Ohio State username (lastname.#) and
change your password at my.osu.edu.
2. Your BuckeyeMail email address and Office 365
ID is lastname.#@buckeyemail.osu.edu. Check
your university email at buckeyemail.osu.edu
and access free software and Web apps as part
of the Microsoft Student Advantage program.
3. Find out if your computer meets Ohio State’s
minimum capability recommendations at ocio.osu.edu/KB02530.
4. Schedule classes, update contact info and pay fees from
BuckeyeLink’s Student Center at buckeyelink.osu.edu.
Find class documents and more at carmen.osu.edu.
5. Download the free Ohio State app to keep campus in
your pocket. Maps, bus schedules, class schedules,
grades, accounts and more will be at your fingertips.
6. Collaborate with instructors and classmates in the
cloud using your free BuckeyeBox account to share
files. Log in at my.osu.edu and click “BuckeyeBox” from
the left side menu to sign up.
7. Log on to high-speed Internet access using
osuwireless on campus or resnet.osu.edu in
the residence halls.
8. Get discounted computers and software
through Tech Hub, featuring exclusive
discounts on MacBooks, iPads and more:
techhub.osu.edu.
9. Residence halls and South Campus Gateway
apartments have basic cable TV. See channel listings and find out
how to upgrade to premium channels at ocio.osu.edu/cabletv.
10. Phone service is optional in most university-managed housing areas
on the Columbus campus. It’s a standard service in South Campus
Gateway apartments and regional campus housing areas.
Get details here: ocio.osu.edu/phone.
1. Your choices online can greatly impact the safety of your personal
information. Learn IT security best practices at
ocio.osu.edu/buckeyesecure.
2. When you accept the Responsible Use of University Computing and
Network Resources policy, you’re accepting responsibility to comply
with libel, privacy, copyright, trademark and other federal and state
laws in your use of information facilities at Ohio State.
ocio.osu.edu/responsible-use
3. Download and install antivirus software for free at
ocio.osu.edu/software. Be sure to check your firewall settings to
allow access only to sites you specifically designate.
Looking for help with services like Carmen, U.OSU, Digital Books
and other eLearning tools?
Contact the Office of Distance Education and eLearning:
Phone: 614-292-8860
Online: odee.osu.edu
We’re here to help.
BuckeyeBar, 60A Thompson Library
Tech Hub, 2059 Millikin Road, Tuttle Garage
ocio.osu.edu/selfservice
614-688-HELP (4357)
TDD: 614-688-8743
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