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Overview
Fordham Information Technology is dedicated to assisting all students with their transition into the new semester.
Need help in your residence hall, for school, or off campus? The IT Team assists students at the beginning of the semester. All semester long, you can count on the IT Service Desk to provide high-quality technology support.
Student Guide To Technology
Fordham Information Technology provides all the digital resources used at Fordham University. We are dedicated to providing the University community with reliable and efficient support for these resources.
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IT Service Desk
Contact the IT Service Desk for help with all your technology needs and questions. We are open daily for remote support. Call us to schedule a drop off at either the Lincoln Center or Rose Hill campus.
Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8 AM– 7 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM– 6 PM
Extended support available 24/7.
Summer hours vary.If you have any specific questions or require assistance, please don't hesitate to contact IT Service Desk via the FordhamIT Service Portal or email [email protected] or (718) 817-3999.
Laptop Loaner Program
Need to borrow a Chromebook? Contact the IT Service Desk or Learning Spaces & Events Management to request one. Visit our website.
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Secure Access to Digital Resources
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), provided by Duo Security, protects your Fordham data. It is used along with your Fordham username and password. Use the FREE app, Duo Mobile, to easily and quickly authenticate via push notifications. For more info and instructions, go to our site.
Fordham’s Wireless Network
Connect computers, mobile devices, game consoles and media streaming devices (i.e., Roku, Apple TV) to the wired and wireless network. To access campus WiFi, select the “Fordham” network, authenticate with your Fordham credentials, and trust the certificate. Do NOT connect wireless printers, personal routers or hotspots to the wireless network, or you will be in violation of Fordham’s Wireless Policy. Using prohibited devices also causes the network to slow down for everyone else.
Multimedia Device Registration
Register your wireless multimedia device's MAC address on our website to gain network access. No registration is required for wired network access in the residence halls. Call the IT Service Desk if you need help.
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Known also as the portal, fordham.edu is your gateway to the digital resources essential to life at Fordham. Here are a few:
Banner
Our system of record, Banner gives you access to course information, registration tools, financial aid information, transcripts, bill payment, and more.
Google Workspace
Fordham Gmail is the University’s official way to get in touch with you. Check your email daily. Use Google Workspace with your Fordham account. Oh, and after you graduate, your Fordham email address is yours for life!
Blackboard
Blackboard is Fordham’s online learning management system for use in traditional and online classes. You’ll see courses in Blackboard if your professor makes them available.
FREE Microsoft Office 365
MS Office 365 is available in the cloud as part of all students global applications on the 'My Apps' page. A full downloadable version is available under the 'Applications' heading. Upon graduation or if you are no longer an active student, you will lose access to your MS Office 365 account provided by Fordham University.
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Zoom
Activate your Zoom account for synchronous meetings and classes.
Fordham Mobile Go
Keep track of everything Fordham in one app. Get it FREE at your app store! Use the app to get your Electronic ID.
Computer Specifications
Thinking of purchasing a new PC or Mac? Make sure it meets Fordham’s suggested minimum specifications.
Virtual Computer Lab
Log in to Virtual Academic Space and gain access to software applications typically available in campus computer labs.
Residents! Stream cable TV live
Connect any device to the Fordham network to stream your favorite shows from a browser. Visit Cable TV to find the URL for your campus.
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$5 printing and photocopy credit from Fordham IT!
Active students will receive $5 (some students may receive additional funds from their schools). Print from your fordham.edu email account. The credit is good for 1 academic year.
If you missed the initial $5 load in August, contact the IT Service Desk and request $5 for your Pharos account.
Remote Printing
Print from any device to printers located in your residence hall, the libraries, or computer labs by emailing your file to [email protected].
For costs and instructions, go to the Remote Printing page.
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- Instructional technology assistants
- Network and EndPoint assistants
- Lab and Learning Spaces assistants
- IT Service Desk assistants
- Internships and much more!
Part time and work study positions available for students who love technology. Training provided. Give yourself a professional edge. Work for Fordham IT.