Please read the important guides below regarding college accounts, getting your computer on the network, computer security and other fun and important information that will help you get online quickly and safely at Williams.
If you still have not purchased a computer for use while you are at Williams see: Student Technology guide
Once you have your computer you can do some preparation before you arrive on campus by following guides below. This will save you the hassle of doing it during first days. If you have any trouble you can email [email protected]. When possible please use your Williams email address to contact OIT.
You can visit or call us as well.
- Stop by the Student Support Desk at the Center for Educational Technology (CET) on the second floor of Sawyer Library
- Call x3088 (413-597-3088 from off-campus)
Hours during First-Days
- Monday Aug 26 through Friday Aug 30: 8am to 5pm
- Sunday Sept 1: 1pm to 5pm
- Monday Sept 2 through Wednesday Sept 4: 8am to 5pm
1. First, please read our Computing Ethics and Responsibilities policy
2. Follow these instructions to get your computer ready to be on the Williams network.
3. After you arrive on campus connect to our wireless network.
- Computers, Smart Phones and Tablets can be connected directly to our Wi-Fi network Eduroam – For detailed information about getting on Eduroam see: https://oit.williams.edu/help-guides/wifi-and-wired-connections/wireless-about/
- Other devices such as Smart TVs, Game Consoles, Streaming Devices and older devices that can not directly connect to the Wi-Fi will need to be registered by OIT: https://oit.williams.edu/help-guides/wifi-and-wired-connections/network-device-registration/
Due to the increased need for videoconferencing we recommend having the following:
- Headphones/earbuds with a microphone
- Webcam (unless built into your laptop)
Other important information:
- Your email and addresses
- Google Drive / Online Storage / Backup
- Student Technology guide
- Filesharing and copyright information you really need to know about when on a college network
- Online software training available – Lynda.com
- Ethernet (wired) jacks in dorm rooms: Ethernet jacks in dorm rooms are off by default. Jacks in common rooms will be on. To request activation for jacks in your room fill out the online form.
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